Q: Not everyone who displays narcissistic traits has narcissistic personality disorder. Some people are simply selfish and have big egos, so be careful about over-diagnosing. In order for a person to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, symptoms must interfere with basic functioning in at least two of the following areas: cognition, affect, interpersonal functioning, or impulse control. A professional diagnosis is needed to confirm whether a person has narcissistic personality disorder or just narcissistic traits. Borderline personality disorder is often confused with narcissistic personality disorder. The two share many of the same symptoms, so it's important to understand the subtle differences. People with both disorders may display anger, but people with narcissistic personality disorder tend to display anger towards others, while people with borderline personality disorder tend to express anger towards themselves. People with borderline personality disorder may care more about other people's concerns and opinions than people with narcissistic personality disorder, although they are still unlikely to interact with others in a normal and healthy way. It is possible for one individual to have both narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder, which may further complicate the diagnosis. Antisocial personality disorder, also known as sociopathic personality disorder, is also commonly confused with narcissistic personality disorder because people with both disorders tend to display a general disregard for other people. There are, however, some symptoms that distinguish the two disorders from one another. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to have a harder time controlling impulses than people with narcissistic personality disorder. As a result, they are often more aggressive and/or self-destructive. People with antisocial personality disorder also tend to be more intentionally manipulative and deceitful than people with narcissistic personality disorder.
A: Distinguish narcissistic tendencies from a personality disorder. Consider the possibility of borderline personality disorder. Recognize the possibility of antisocial personality disorder.

Q: Never burn or compost the plants, which would only spread their inflammatory oils. To throw them away, always seal poison ivy up in closed garbage bags. Leave the bags out for garbage collection or drop them off at a dumpster. Irritating residues can easily transfer and stay on your gloves and other protective clothing. If you've been handling poison ivy plants, don't touch your face, ears, nose, or mouth until you've had a chance to throw away your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water. Make sure to launder any clothing that you wore while working on the poison ivy in the hottest water possible. Wash a second time to ensure that all of the poison ivy oils are removed. This may seem excessive, but it can save you a lot of discomfort and frustration later! Rinse your tools in mineral spirits to cleanse them properly. The plant will transfer irritating oils to your skin on contact, leading to a lot of discomfort. Wash the area thoroughly with soap and warm water, then scrub under your nails and wash any clothes that may have also come in contact with the plant. If you catch the contact quickly and wash within 1 hour, you can sometimes limit the rash. with medicated cream or a cold compress. If you do develop the stinging, itching red rash that comes with poison ivy oil, treat it immediately. Soothe the itching with a layer of calamine lotion, or make a cold compress by soaking a washcloth in cool water and wringing it out, then laying it over the affected skin. You can also apply non-prescription hydrocortisone to the area or take an antihistamine pill to help with itching and swelling. Although trying to resist the urge to scratch can feel like torture, it's important to avoid irritating the rash further. Scratching can cause an infection, so try to distract yourself and soothe the skin with a cool washcloth instead.
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Dispose of the poison ivy plants in garbage bags. Avoid touching your face while working with poison ivy. Wash your clothes and tools immediately after contact with poison ivy. Wash your skin immediately if it comes into contact with poison ivy. Calm the rash