Citation

Ritter K, Lammers CH. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2006; 148(8): 39-42.

Vernacular Title

Narzisstische Personlichkeitsstorung. Immer Arger mit Mr. Bombastic.

Affiliation

Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin. kathrinritter@hotmail.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16566103

Abstract

The narcissistic personality disorder is the extreme form of the so-called narcissistic personality style, which is characterized by exaggerated self-importance coupled with an inordinate desire to be admired, ideas of grandiosity and a strong sense of entitlement, an absence of empathy and feelings of envy. In contact with others, the narcissist appears arrogant, readily feels injured, and takes advantage of other to achieve his own ends. A central psychodynamic role in the development of the condition is a labile sense of self-worth and its overcompensation. Psychotherapeutic treatment aims initially to develop an awareness of the problem in the patient, correction of cognitive dysfunction and a reduction in aggressive or disdainful behavior. Impulsive and aggressive behavior and attacks of depression may be reduced through the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

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