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Anyone deal with Dementia AND Narcissistic personality disorder?

Caregivers: Dementia | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (37)
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@bobbisedlmayr

I lived with a narcissist for 40 yrs. I didnt even know what my husband was for so many years. I did learn. He was diagnosed with lbd with Parkinsonisms. He has declined with his dementia so that he is no longer a narcissist. Life will change. If he was back in his true form he would be livid at me making the decisions now and in charge of finances. Hang on.

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bluespruce | @bluespruce | Jan 6 10:33am

LBD is one of the possibilities in the situation I’m dealing with.

If you don’t mind sharing, I’d like to hear how the LBD in your situation first became noticeable & how it progressed.
Also wondering if scans (PET), were part of the diagnostics.

My understanding is that initially, LBD behavior changes, unlike other dementias, are erratic & fluctuating (which is confusing for everyone around the patient, as well as the patient). There might be disturbances in sleep.

Am glad for you that the LBD had a reducing effect on the narcissistic traits. Relief in any amount seems like it’d be helpful.

Peace.

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