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Narcissism

An excessive interest in oneself, often accompanied by grandiose views of one's abilities , a lack of empathy for others, and an excessive need for admiration. A persistent pattern of pathological narcissistic traits is diagnosed as narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

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A Guide to Caring for a Narcissistic Senior
Those with NPD tendencies are so caught up in themselves that they have a limited ability to love other people, understand their perspectives or value their emotions. Accepting this reality will help you come to terms with your uniquely difficult caregiving role, alter your expectations and set boundaries with your care recipient.
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Is it wrong to hope someone dies?
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Knowing you are done; any advice?
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staceyb
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How do you deal with a narcissistic mother?
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When is enough enough with narcissistic parents?
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My mother exhibits most of the signs of NPD. Very verbally abusive to me, and always trash talks my wife when...
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kevkailiu
Replied Aug 16, 2018
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Daughters of narcissistic mothers. What are the effects?
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Answered Aug 9, 2018
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My mom has been a miserable, nasty, and hateful person all her life. As a mother she has dominated every aspe...
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Sussie
Commented Aug 19, 2018
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Narcissists, flying monkeys and scapegoats...
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Scaredtaker
Commented Aug 18, 2018
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There has got to be a book! To protect others from a narcissist.
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cmagnum
Commented Aug 16, 2018
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My mom fired me from taking care of her for no reason. Then she played dumb & tried turning it around on me &...
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Scaredtaker
Commented Aug 7, 2018
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I am a non-family live in caregiver for a 91 year old woman who has dementia and a narcissistic personality. W...
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Bigred13
Commented Jul 22, 2018
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Any advice about narcissistic family members?
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Commented Jul 17, 2018
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