Narcissistic personality disorder

Overview

Narcissistic personality disorder is marked by an excessive need for admiration and disregard for others' feelings.

Symptoms

Symptoms also include an inability to handle any criticism and a sense of entitlement.

Treatments

The disorder can't be self-diagnosed; it needs a professional to diagnose. Treatment involves talk therapy.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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