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Narcissism is a complex mental health condition characterized by a lack of empathy, a claim to a sense of grandeur or self-enhancement, and a high need for admiration and attention. Treatment for narcissism depends to a large extent on a willingness to participate in therapy and to stick with it. So is there an effective cure for narcissism?
1. How is narcissism diagnosed?
There are no laboratory tests used to identify psychotic syndromes. According to a 2018 study, narcissistic personality disorder is actually uncommon. A diagnosis is required by a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or psychologist.
Many experts use the narcissistic checklist, which is a list of 40 questions as a measure of how much someone wants attention and craves power.
Personality disorders are long-standing, ingrained, dysfunctional patterns of thinking, behavior and relationships with others. These signs can appear as early as 8 years old when children start to become aware of how people react to them.
People with narcissism tend not to perceive themselves as having mental health problems, so they are less likely to seek proper evaluation and treatment.
According to a recent study by Ohio University, USA has said that many people are willing to admit themselves as narcissists. But while narcissists may be common, narcissism is still rare. Some features of narcissism are similar to those of other personality disorders. It is also possible to be diagnosed with multiple personality disorders at the same time. This can make narcissistic diagnosis more difficult.
Accordingly, narcissists may show the following signs:
Constantly worrying others Struggling to keep relationships Putting themselves first Think they know the right way Spend most of their time Time to think about them and talk a lot about themselves. Extreme desire for attention and admiration Believe they are special Inflate their talents and achievements Set many unrealistic goals Mood swings, ups and downs. Having difficulty taking other people's feelings seriously. In addition to the above signs and symptoms, your doctor must conduct a physical exam to make sure you don't have a physical health problem that's causing these symptoms. Besides, the doctor will also evaluate your psychology thoroughly by filling out the questionnaire. Evaluation criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.
2. Causes and risk factors for narcissism
To date, the cause of narcissism is unknown. Like many mental and personality disorders, the cause of narcissism can be a complex combination of factors including:
genetics Environment, including relationships between parents Mother and Child Neurobiology is the combination of your behavior and your nervous system.
3. Is there a cure for narcissism?
Treating narcissism can be challenging. That depends to a large extent on your willingness to participate in therapy and to stick with it. In fact, there are many types of therapy for narcissism. Mental health providers will begin with a psychological functioning assessment. They will also consider your differential diagnosis and condition before recommending a reasonable course of treatment plan.
Narcissistic therapy will include:
Helping you overcome resistance to therapy Identifying narcissistic behaviors that cause problems in your life Examining past experiences and assumptions The past leads to narcissistic behaviors Acknowledge how these behaviors affect others. Replace great thoughts with more realistic thoughts Discover newer patterns of behavior and practice them See the benefits of newly learned behaviors Here are some forms of therapy that can be used to treat narcissism:
3.1. Psychotherapy Psychoanalysis is an exchange talk therapy. Through one-on-one consultations between you and your doctor, you'll discover the reasons behind your emotions and behaviour.
As you begin to understand your past, your present feelings and behaviors will come into focus. This can help you better manage your emotions and thoughts. You can then begin to change the way you react to them, for example: accepting and maintaining relationships with others, including colleagues; recognize one's own strengths and weaknesses; Learn to accept criticism or failure to develop more realistic goals that align with you.
3.2.Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) The focus of cognitive behavioral therapy is on identifying unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors in order to replace them with healthier ones. You will practice new skills with your therapist. You will also be given homework to work on these skills between sessions.
There are many CBT techniques, for example:
Journaling Exposure Situations Cognitive restructuring Guide to exploring and questioning Scheduling positive activities 3.3 Schema therapy Schema therapy is an integrative approach to therapy. It is a combination of psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal is to help you identify and understand the unhelpful patterns and coping mechanisms that are formed with childhood experiences. Once you have discovered these faulty schemas, you can learn how to modify them, with practice you will find new ways to help meet your emotional needs and change behavior towards others. other.
3.4. Gestalt therapy Gestalt therapy is a type of psychotherapy. You will focus more on the present than on the past or the future. Previous life experiences are considered to how much they affect you now. You will be encouraged to reflect on what is happening in your life right now. You will work on increasing self-awareness and self-responsibility.
3.5. Mentalization-based narcissism therapy (MBT) MBT is an acronym for mentalization-based therapy. This is therapy based on mentalization. MBT works on improving your own ability to reflect, as well as the thoughts and feelings of others. You will then learn how to connect emotions with specific patterns of behavior. You will discover the intentions behind other people's behavior and how to think clearly before reacting to them.
3.6. Transfer-Focused Narcissistic Psychotherapy (TFP) In transfer-focused psychotherapy, you bring your feelings about someone else and direct them toward your therapist. Whether. This can help you talk and exchange more easily. A therapist can help you better understand your own thoughts and feelings.
3.7. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that focuses on:
Mindfulness Emotional regulation Tolerance Relationship skills, effective in DBT interpersonal relationships may include individual therapy and group therapy sessions where you will learn and practice new coping strategies.
3.8. Interpersonal Metacognitive Therapy (MIT) MIT is a step-by-step therapy designed to:
Eliminate the narcissistic process by looking at problems as they relate to your life yourself. Identify patterns of mismatch and interpersonal behavior Promote change by breaking away from old behaviors and building new adaptive patterns. The therapist will also look for barriers to the effectiveness of therapy and work to improve them. 3.9. Eye Desensitization and Re-Motion Therapy (EMDR) In ocular desensitization and re-motion therapy, it is hypothesized that narcissism is dependent on difficult early or traumatic experiences, to psychological trauma.
Eye desensitization and re-motion therapy (EMDR) is a step-by-step process divided into eight stages. As you progress, you will be encouraged to address:
Negative memories Traumatic events Emotional stimulation As you do, the therapist will direct eye movements to redirect your attention. The goal is to lessen the impact of traumatic memories.
Treatment of narcissism is a long process. You may feel your symptoms improve soon, but it's important that you don't leave treatment early. It can take several years or longer to really make meaningful changes. Co-existing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder should also be treated.
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Reference source: webmd.com, mayoclinic
