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Dr. Kim, Psychologist
Category: Mental Health
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Experience: Licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience.
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Hi Jay; thank you for your patience while I was typing up my answer to your question! It's great that you're drawing some connections between your childhood and familial experiences and recognizing how they might impact your current behavior and relationships. Self-growth is always a worthwhile pursuit! Here are some things that might help you decide where to start.
- Psychotherapy with a licensed mental health provider who specializes in treating NPD might be a good place to start. You can locate a provider near you by using this link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. A properly trained therapist can help you understand and work through any emotional wounds you might be carrying and teach you healthy ways to manage your behavior.
- Practicing self-reflection might also be helpful. This involves spending some time thinking about your thoughts and actions and try to identify any patterns that might be related to narcissism. Being honest with yourself is important here, and it can help you understand how your behavior affects others. Journaling is another form of self-reflection that allows you to go back and review any insights or patterns you uncover.
- Empathy is also really important. Narcissism often includes a lack empathy for others but it's a skill you can develop. Trying to imagine how other people are feeling might help allow you to see things from their perspective.
- Communication is important in any relationship. Working on listening skills and learning to express yourself in a healthy way might help you build more meaningful relationships.
- Learn about narcissism: National Alliance for Mental Illness has some great information (and local chapters) and supportive resources related to a variety of mental health challenges.
- Also, be kind to yourself! Changing your behavior takes time and effort. Please try to practice being patient and compassionate with yourself as you work on making positive changes. Remember, with the right support and commitment, it is possible to make positive changes and build more meaningful relationships.
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Experience: Licensed psychologist with 20+ years of experience.
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