Covert Narcissism

Mmmmm... seeking advice on narcissism, from narcissists... that doesn't sound like a great idea to me. If it's true that narcissists don't see themselves as having a problem; do not want to change; aren't capable of empathy... I can't imagine a positive outcome. Therapy can be helpful to some extent, provided you're open and honest with your therapist and yourself. Depending on how extreme your NPD is, that might be difficult.

I'm not taking about bumping into a person with this disorder on the street and asking their advise. The ones here are trying to figure ways to cope, some more than others but anyway it shows their here for something more. I agree npd isn't something to expect help for and from another alike. Here I have gotten more than anywhere in those two years with therapy. My point is the ones here are not the typical ones who have no idea their even disordered. Not the same!!!

Yes I am glad to find people who can admit they have or had a problem and had the diagnosis to go along with it. That's invaluable .

I am NPD and yet take journeys on roads less traveled in my mind and even sometimes in my actions. Do I stray off this path? Quite often I do but either sayings one I never been on till hearing from others HERE and the tactics they use to try and be "better". I have had the best experiences with help by finding others like me and actually take what they say and put it to the test. Much better than controlling my breathing or imagining boxes I'm putting all my problems in!!! However I must admit when I get responses I don't appreciate it really aggravates me and my fingers can't keep up with my mind!!!

I've reread my post and I can see how it could be interpreted as being insulting/insensitive. That wasn't my intention, so I do apologise. It was wrong of me to say what I said. I clearly have a lot to learn about NPD, and what it's like to have NPD.

Your post was simply ignorant, that in itself is not a crime. I'm glad you are open to hearing other points of view, that's always a good thing. There aren't many Narcissists here, as it is I think it's only Underground and me that are posting on this forum right now as actual Narcissists. Goes to show you how it is true that most people with NPD aren't very self aware at all...

I have had some narcissistic traits but not full blown npd .