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No he was Narcissistic personality for well over 50 years. The only thing that manifested was how much worse Dementia makes it. Respite time? What world do you live in.? I'm not being rude, but for alot of people in my situation we "soldier" on, destroy our own health, while the health professional tell us "they are so sorry we are dealing with this" or offer us drugs. Therapy offers no real solution. I have tried for years to find someone to help. My anxiety and depresssion is t hrough the roof. I am so damaged, its hard to deal with anything rationally anymore.

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Has your husband been diagnosed formally with the proper neuropsychological tests, etc.? Because narcissistic personality disorder only gets worse with age and ventually their scruples. You must prioritize your personal physical and mental wellbeing. This is urgent, mainly for his benefit and of course, yours as well. When you are well you become a better , more empathic caregiver.

I feel for you, I really do. You are dealing with way too much for one person. I hope you can find some respite care, some therapy for yourself, and a break from all this. If you can afford it, hire someone or get a relative to stay with hour husband and take a trip somewhere nice on your own.