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How would you feel if somebody you knew told you they had NPD? (lemmy.ml)
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If somebody you knew like a family member, partner or friend told you they had NPD would you still talk to them? Would it change how you feel about that person?

As someone with NPD I'm always worried about how having NPD would affect me socially. It's so stigmatised and people are always talking about how dangerous people with cluster B personality disorders are. I'm dating this guy at the minute. I really love him but I'm worried about how he would feel if he found out about my NPD. Would he still want to see me after what you see online about NPD? Should I ever tell him? Should I just keep it secret?

As of now I've told nobody about my diagnosis other than a few people at job interviews. What I'm basically asking here is 'How will NPD affect your social life?'.

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[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

In my experience, I've known long before they did.

[–] SpaceFox@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The number one rule of being a doctor... everyone is a doctor πŸ™„

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Or maybe I was abused in a narcissistic relationship for four years and learned a thing or two.

[–] SpaceFox@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

And you Dr. Kevin know it was a "narcissistic relationship" whatever that is, because? Do you have a PhD from the University of Google Search? You read a few trash articles like "How to spot a narcissist in your life😱😱😱" and now you think you can diagnose entire relationships! That's quite something. I know doctors who can diagnose people but you can diagnose multiple people at the same time. Do me a favor and diagnose the relationship between you and your father oh wait, never mind.

[–] pishadoot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Is this how you respond to people normally in person also?