Guide To Diagnosing And Treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Prescription Medication

Prescription medication is not the first-line treatment for narcissistic personality disorder, though it may be used as a supplemental form of treatment if patients have other underlying mental health conditions. For example, if the patient's inability to cope with criticism or accept their flaws is caused by chemically-imbalanced anxiety, medication might be able to help with that. Medication might also be able to help with feelings of depression, low self-esteem, and insecurity caused by chemical imbalances. However, patients will still need talk therapy to work through their behaviors, thoughts, and how to become more aware of their emotions and actions. No medications are specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder. Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications are the most common supplemental medications used to deal with underlying insecurity and fear. Sometimes mental health medication can make it easier to approach difficult topics in therapy. Balancing their neurochemistry is essential if patients are going to tackle difficult questions about themselves.

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