Expert: james52144@earthlink.net - 4/24/2010

Question
QUESTION: Hello:

Do you know if Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be "cured?" can any personality disorder be treated effectively to the extent that a person no longer has a disorder? Or are personality disorders virtually intractable?

ANSWER: Any disorder can be healed.

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QUESTION: How?  IE do you tell them that they have a disorder?...list the symptoms, and explain the circumstances? Try to empathize...How are personality diseorders treated?

Answer
Personality disorders are treated with therapy and/or drugs. If someone doesn't want treatment, telling them they are sick isn't going to help, especially if they have not been diagnosed. If they want help, send them to a psychologist or psychiatrist. Good luck.