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Author Goodman, Cynthia Lechan.

Title The everything guide to narcissistic personality disorder : professional, reassuring advice for coping with the disorder : at work, at home, and in your family / Cynthia Lechan Goodman and Barbara Leff.

Imprint Avon, Mass. : Adams Media, c2012.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  616.85854 G621e 2012    ---  Available
Description xii, 291 p. ; 24 cm.
Series An everything series book
Everything series.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-283) and index.
Summary "Narcissistic personality disorder, often mistaken for a too-big ego or inflated self-esteem, is in actuality a severe psychological condition that ruins marriages, social relationships, work environments, and often your own sense of self. Although many narcissists may be perceived as self-confident and arrogant, if you suffer from this disorder, you may fall victim to devastatingly low self-esteem and insecurity. ... [W]ith an exclusive section on the epidemic of 'net narcissism' due to social media"--P. [4] of cover.
Contents The top 10 signs of narcissistic personality disorder -- The basics of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) -- Symptoms and behaviors of NPD -- Comparing NPD to other personality disorders -- Who are the narcissists? -- What can lead to narcissism? -- Treatments for NPD -- Additional methods for dealing with NPD -- What happens without treatment -- Asking for help when dealing with a narcissist -- Exploring myths and lifestyles -- Tools and coping techniques -- Understanding megalomania -- Narcissism and depression -- Changing perspectives of the relationships -- The digital narcissist -- If you believe someone needs help with NPD -- Living every day with someone who has NPD -- Handling interactions with a narcissist -- Ongoing controversies -- Where do you go from here?
Subject Narcissism -- Popular works.
Personality disorders -- Popular works.
Added Author Leff, Barbara.
Added Title Narcissistic personality disorder
ISBN 9781440528811 (pbk.)
1440528810 (pbk.)
Standard No. NZ1 14105418
AU@ 000048716902

 
    
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