Are you a narcissist if you have BPD?

Narcissistic problems are common in BPD and can present in multiple ways, including with a prominence of inferiority and fragility notably different from NPD described in the DSM-5. 2.

What does narcissism look like in a relationship?

When you are in a narcissistic relationship, you may feel very lonely. You might feel like you are just an accessory and your needs and wants are unimportant. Narcissistic partners act as if they are always right, that they know better and that their partner is wrong or incompetent.

What is the connection between narcissistic personality disorder and BPD?

Narcissistic personality disorder (or NPD) is a personality disorder that frequently co-occurs with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The addition of NPD into the diagnostic picture may complicate the treatment and course of BPD. What Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

How common is co-occurring NPD in borderline personality disorder?

One study that followed BPD patients over six years found that rates of co-occurring NPD were fairly low (about 6\%) in patients whose BPD eventually went away (remitted). However, rates of co-occurring NPD were higher (around 19\%) in patients whose BPD did not remit after six years.

What does it feel like to have narcissistic personality disorder?

People with Narcissistic Personality Disorder are truly “wolves in sheep’s clothing”. That is until the mask of “sheep” is melted away by the discovery of the wolf underneath. It can take time. It can hurt like hell. It will fool you. It will feel like incredible betrayal.

Do you have compassion for people with narcissistic personality disorder?

Having compassion for the plight of a person with NPD is one thing, but this you need to have only from afar. It cannot be part of your relational dynamic or you will be shredded emotionally.