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Are You With a Narcissist?
Not all counselors understand this complex disorder
If you inhabit the world of a narcissist, you can feel both helpless and hopeless. Ultimately, you will search for support. How do you understand this person you love? Who are they? Why do they behave the way they do?
It would seem reasonable a licensed counselor could detect Narcissistic personality disorder.
Not to mention provide the proper guidance.
But it’s not that simple.
Which further compounds an already complex mental health disorder.
Especially for those who have fallen in love with a true narcissist.
Recently, I heard a woman say she was leaving her narcissistic spouse. Her therapist advised her to tell her husband about her plans. Months before she intended on actually leaving.
What??!!
The same day, I read a piece by a licensed counselor who said not every individual with Narcissistic personality disorder is abusive. She continued by saying some could be taught empathy. And yes, the writer was speaking of actual NPD not an individual with narcissistic characteristics.
What??!!
