Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Other Mental Health Issues

While narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder by itself, it also often occurs with other mental health issues. An individual with NPD may be simultaneously diagnosed with antisocial, histrionic, or borderline personality disorders. Histrionic personality disorder involves patterns of increasingly dramatic attention-seeking, volatile emotions, and seduction. Borderline personality disorder involves fractured interpersonal relationships, alternating codependence and hatred of others, and a sense of extreme panic when alone. Antisocial personality disorder is a condition that causes affected individuals to feel no empathy for others, show no regard for morals, and to ignore the feelings and rights of others. In addition to these personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder patients often self-medicate through substance abuse. They may also develop depression and a sense of hopelessness related to their ongoing relationship and attention issues.

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