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Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
19:01 - 22:08 (03:07)
Narcissistic personality disorder is a complex diagnosis that requires a full workup and a lengthy clinical interview. Symptoms of the disorder may not necessarily mean that an individual has the disorder, as the diagnosis requires subjective distress.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the difference between someone having narcissistic personality traits and having the actual disorder, which requires a full work-up and a lengthy clinical interview.
19:01 - 20:09 (01:07)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker emphasizes the difference between someone having narcissistic personality traits and having the actual disorder, which requires a full work-up and a lengthy clinical interview.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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The process of diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder is complex as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).
20:09 - 21:14 (01:04)
Summary
The process of diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder is complex as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). A person showing the symptoms of NPD should undergo subjective distress or social and occupational impairment, which gets complicated as most narcissists believe they are doing fine and lack awareness of the problem's existence.
ChapterUnderstanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder
EpisodeHow To Create Boundaries With A Narcissist w/Dr. Ramani Durvasula (PART 2) EP 1196
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Not all individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) experience subjective distress or social and occupational impairment.
21:14 - 22:08 (00:54)
Summary
Not all individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) experience subjective distress or social and occupational impairment. Therefore, a diagnosis of NPD cannot be made just because someone else is bothered by their behavior. The diagnosis may not be useful as it lacks effective treatment options.