narcissism or narcissist is thrown around pretty frequently these days. The truth is, most of us exhibit at least one (or sometimes more) of the common traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder, but that doesn’t mean we’re all living with NPD.As the name suggests, NPD is a personality disorder, and disorders, by definition, disrupt normal mental and physical functions.
It’s important to keep this in mind because if your father is suffering from NPD, it can help to remember that his narcissistic behavior, though it may be frustrating and confusing, isn’t his choice.
While it’s not uncommon for people to use the term “narcissist” in an argument, it really isn’t a term that should be used lightly.
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