The everything guide to narcissistic personality disorder
Subtitle: professional, reassuring advice for coping with the disorder : at work, at home, and in your family
By: Cynthia Lechan Goodman and Barbara Leff
Contributors: Leff, Barbara
Series: An everything series book; Everything series
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Avon, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 291
ISBN-13: 9781440528811
Subjects: Narcissism; Popular works; Personality disorders
Other titles: Narcissistic personality disorder
Description: "Narcissistic personality disorder, often mistaken for a too-big ego or inflated self-esteem, is in actuality a severe psychological condition that ruins marriages, social relationships, work environments, and often your own sense of self. Although many narcissists may be perceived as self-confident and arrogant, if you suffer from this disorder, you may fall victim to devastatingly low self-esteem and insecurity. ... [W]ith an exclusive section on the epidemic of 'net narcissism' due to social media"--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-283) and index.
Table of contents: title: The top 10 signs of narcissistic personality disorder; title: The basics of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD); title: Symptoms and behaviors of NPD; title: Comparing NPD to other personality disorders; title: Who are the narcissists?; title: What can lead to narcissism?; title: Treatments for NPD; title: Additional methods for dealing with NPD; title: What happens without treatment; title: Asking for help when dealing with a narcissist; title: Exploring myths and lifestyles; title: Tools and coping techniques; title: Understanding megalomania; title: Narcissism and depression; title: Changing perspectives of the relationships; title: The digital narcissist; title: If you believe someone needs help with NPD; title: Living every day with someone who has NPD; title: Handling interactions with a narcissist; title: Ongoing controversies; title: Where do you go from here?