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Anyone deal with Dementia AND Narcissistic personality disorder?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (37)
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@chrisbayne

My spouse was diagnosed with bvFTD nearly three years ago. Her cognitive decline soon revealed serious narcisism. I felt guilty talking about it, but am relieved to see that I have not been alone. Anger may have been tempered by two prescription meds: Quetiapine and Memantine. Doses should be decided by a physician. In my city, there are several places that seek to provide help. In the final analysis, respite time is essential if you want to sustain your own sanity. All I can do is sigh, stay calm and carry on. One step and one day at a time...

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Dec 9, 2024

@chrisbayne Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am glad that you found this group. The members are willing to share and to help each other. You sound very strong as you stay calm and carry on.
Can the group help you with anything right now?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 22, 2024

@chrisbayne, your post reminded me of this older post started by @IndianaScott
- The Caregivers' Guilt Dumpster - Open for business
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-caregivers-guilt-dumpster-open-for-business/
I'm glad that you shared about your spouses cognitive decline and how it has manifested in narcissism. Staying calm and carry on sounds simple but we all know it isn't easy. How do you get respite time?

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bluespruce | @bluespruce | Jan 4 6:34am

Wow. I spent the better part of this year, trying to navigate a divorce, absorb an infinite number of impacts from the former other human (including one’s that have harmed & killed beloved 4 legged family members, all while trying to differentiate if there is personality disorder, and or less common forms of dementia developing or is well established.. simultaneously going thru DV precipitated legal separation process somewhat blindly (on 2nd atty - former other human has wanted separation but never took the initiative to start it).
Cluster B PDs plus dementia(s) is just a terrible horrible combination. Your post has made me feel a little bit less alone. Still am very uncertain of the path ahead, but it helps to know that others have dealt with the same combo. I wish you all the best and then some.

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