When I was 20 I was diagnosed by a psychologist with having Narcissistic Personality Disorder. At first I was in denial about but over time I come to terms with my narcissism and the diagnosis started to make sense to me. A lot of my problems can be traced back to my unrealistic self image and lack of ability to relate with others.

There’s a lot of stigma towards NPD. I hope by making this thread I can help others understand that having NPD doesn’t inherently make you a bad person and NPD hurts the person with it as well.

  • VerdantSporeSeasoning@lemmy.ca
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    25 days ago

    Thank you for your responses.

    Sometimes I think about others like there me. I know that sounds odd but helps me understand them. I try not to make everything about my self. I listen to others.

    I don’t think that sounds odd at all. I kind of remember being a kid and characters on screen were just characters, but then I’d always start thinking about what I would do in their situations. Practicing seeing one’s self in others is a huge step for many people in developing empathy.

    Good on you for seeking out help when you needed it. Changing thought patterns is hard. Good luck as you continue to grow and learn!