Chapter 14 discusses personality psychopathology, diagnosing personality psychopathology, and the personality disorder types. I specifically chose the narcissistic type of personality disorder, which describes the clinical characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder as “an exaggerated sense of self-importance, an exploitative attitude, and a lack of empathy” (Sue 391). A person with this specific type of personality disorder “requires constant attention and admiration, and have difficulty accepting personal criticism” (Sue 391). With that being said, it shouldn’t be a surprise to find that any type of conversation you have with someone that is diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder would focus solely on their own interests
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Although, some adolescents who portray narcissistic traits may become a more severe case. Those who feel invulnerable, take a liking to risky behavior, and hold a strong feeling of uniqueness are usually later diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. This chapter, specifically the section on the narcissistic type of personality disorder, explains that “no controlled treatment studies for narcissistic personality disorder have been conducted, and treatment recommendations are therefore based on clinical experience” (Sue 392). It is a very good thing that this specific personality disorder is rare because even the treatment that is recommended doesn’t end with much success. At the end of the day, there is no treatment. I personally wouldn’t give up hope though, individual psychotherapy and group therapy is still recommended and for some individuals, it might just work. This isn’t a disorder in which you can throw a few medications their way and expect it to all be over with, a lot of time and effort has to be contributed. Patience as well. I have read many stories online where psychologists and psychiatrist avoid individuals diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder because of how difficult it is to treat. Unfortunately our book doesn’t go into great detail about narcissistic personality disorder. I was
Although, some adolescents who portray narcissistic traits may become a more severe case. Those who feel invulnerable, take a liking to risky behavior, and hold a strong feeling of uniqueness are usually later diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder. This chapter, specifically the section on the narcissistic type of personality disorder, explains that “no controlled treatment studies for narcissistic personality disorder have been conducted, and treatment recommendations are therefore based on clinical experience” (Sue 392). It is a very good thing that this specific personality disorder is rare because even the treatment that is recommended doesn’t end with much success. At the end of the day, there is no treatment. I personally wouldn’t give up hope though, individual psychotherapy and group therapy is still recommended and for some individuals, it might just work. This isn’t a disorder in which you can throw a few medications their way and expect it to all be over with, a lot of time and effort has to be contributed. Patience as well. I have read many stories online where psychologists and psychiatrist avoid individuals diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder because of how difficult it is to treat. Unfortunately our book doesn’t go into great detail about narcissistic personality disorder. I was