Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Medication and Therapies

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Family Therapy

Source: https://www.fcsnny.org

Living with Narcissistic Personality Disorder doesn’t only concern the patient, it also concerns people who constantly surround them: Their family. To help patients cope better with the disease, experts encourage the involvement of family members who can help individuals by giving them the support they need to get well, or at least, lessen their inflexibility. This is called Family-focused therapy.

The habits and behavior of NPD patients impact their families as much as it impacts individuals they encounter. Loved ones are most-often more affected by the effects of NPD, which is why they are included in the treatment process, ultimately helping NPD patients realize the truly destructive results of their self-centered behavior.

Family-focused therapy makes patients and their loved ones work together in recognizing, managing, and coping with disruptive behavior.