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Narcissistic Personality Disorder may be included in DSM-5

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Dr. Richard Grossman:
Hi Everybody,

Apparently, there was some “pushback” when it was learned that the Narcissistic Personality Disorder diagnosis was slated to be eliminated from DSM-5.  See:

http://www.clinicalpsychiatrynews.com/newsletter/the-cognoscenti/singleview40695/dsm-5-might-get-fewer-personality-disorders/0ac24f44c4.html

I'm glad to hear the news...

Richard

Hopalong:
Maybe they were reading YOUR board here, Doc G!

Kudos and I can imagine your relief...

Hops

BonesMS:
Thanks, Dr. G!  It does sound as if they have been reading your Board!

Bones

sunblue:
I sure hope Dr. Oldham is right and they are going to keep NPD in the DSM-5.  Just because a disorder is difficult to treat, it doesn't mean it should be ignored.  I've seen nothing but growing evidence that narcissism is increasingly becoming a problem in society from personal relationships to the workplace.  So many people are affected this disorder, not those who are diagnosed with it.  Let's keep our collective voiceless fingers crossed.

Dr. Richard Grossman:
Thanks, Hops and Bones, but I can guarantee that I played no part in the decision making process.  Still, I’ll be glad if they keep the diagnosis, mostly, as Sunblue suggests, for the benefit of those who are in relationships with (love, family, work, etc.) or serving (chambermaiding, housekeeping, etc.) those with the disorder.

Richard

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