Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Symptoms and Treatment!

Loving yourself is nowhere wrong, but going to an extent when you start suffering from a disorder. This is worrisome.

If you or anyone you know suffer from these symptoms:

• Excessive sense of self importance
• Fantasies of success, power, beauty or love
• Having a special feeling of special for oneself
• Urge for extra admiration
• Sense of being authoritative
• Being selfish to achieve one’s own ends
• Lack of empathy
• Being jealous of others
• Being arrogant

Don’t take it lightly. These might be symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Causes of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

These symptoms sound disturbing. Isn’t it? What can cause somebody to have such kind of emotions and feelings:

This can be led by some early childhood experiences like:

1. Feeling of rejection
2. Excessive praise given by parents or caregivers
3. Excessive judgement done by parents or caregivers
4. Any kind of trauma or abuse

Treatment for Narcissistic Personality Disorder

The treatment involves a talk with the mental health professional. Talking in a positive manner can help in overcoming this disorder.

There is no FDA approved medication for Narcissistic Personality Disorder. However, some medicines, like antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medicines, may help in relieving the symptoms.

It is always good to know early about any disorder that can impact us and seek help as and when required.

Source:-1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/biking-and-sex-avoid-the-vicious-cycle-201209145290  

                2. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/cycling-health-benefits