Understanding the perverse narcissistic disorders and the possible accompaniments.
Understanding the perverse narcissistic disorders and the possible accompaniments.
This personality disorder is both complex and unrecognized. Overprotection during childhood, with high expectations from family and friends, can present a real risk factor for the development of this disorder.
A genetic, or neurobiological disorder can also be considered as a possible cause.
Different psychotherapies can help the patient to defuse the defence mechanisms (which generally come from childhood) which are at the origin of the behaviour described as “perverse narcissistic”.
Family therapy brings together the family of the patient. Several discussion sessions then allow us to explore conflicts and communication problems in order to deal with relationship problems linked to the disorder.
Group therapy allows the subject to meet people who have the same type of problem and aims to improve relationships with others.
Individual therapy, on the other hand, can take several years to provide satisfactory and noticeable results. In the long term, therapy aims to restructure the personality, in order to recreate a positive and realistic image of oneself. Therapy teaches the patient to have better relationships with others, more intimate, more pleasant and satisfying relationships.
Drug treatments are not used specifically to treat narcissistic perversion. However, if the patient has symptoms of depression or anxiety, antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications can help.