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Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Alternate Names : NPD, Narcissism, Self-Centeredness

Narcissistic Personality Disorder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

There is no known prevention for narcissistic personality disorder.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

A person with narcissistic personality disorder tends to have stormy, and often unsuccessful, relationships. He or she may have a lot of trouble adjusting to the normal limitations of aging.

What are the risks to others?

Narcissistic personality disorder is not contagious, so there are no risks to others.

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01

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