How to manage narcissistic personality disorder?

Question

Hello doctor,

I believe I am suffering from a narcissistic personality disorder and pathological lying. From health conditions to plain misconceptions of me as a person. I want to live an honest and pure life, and I want to steer away from these lies I have succumbed to over the past couple aching years. I want to be able to do this without losing the people I care about. I have thought about just coming clean completely and telling them every false thing about me, but I will never have that type of courage. These are people I never want to betray. I need guidance, and I need advice, I feel as though my entire life is a lie, and it makes me genuinely suicidal at times. I am seventeen, please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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I can understand your concern regarding your personality trait. We all are having specific personalities, and this is completely normal until it affects our social life. We all suppress our nature with our consciousness. If you think your daily life is changing because of your narcissism, it will be better if you will go for counseling. About your pathological lying, I will suggest you forget whatever you lied in the past. Now start with real life. Talk to your friends. Do not worry that you would lose any friend by confronting the truth. If you lose someone, then he is not your true friend. Never feel guilty about your past. Start a new life with full positive energy with enthusing and confidence. I hope my answer helped you.