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Mental Health Support

multigraincracker

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8. Have you looked into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Reply to DenaliDemocrat (Original post)

Sun Mar 23, 2025, 07:40 PM

Mar 23

Research has shown that it can be very a helpful technique for NPD. It can give helpful ways to adopt healthier ways of thinking. It can be combined with psychotherapy and medication.
Best of luck and stay with it.

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My wife has finally been diagnosed with NPD [View all] DenaliDemocrat Mar 23 OP

Hugs for your struggles.. Clouds Passing Mar 23 #1

It can change for the better, but I also get your anger. Do what you need to get your joy back. marble falls Mar 23 #2

Negotiate good boundaries that work for both of you. Communication is key. bucolic_frolic Mar 23 #3

Good luck and best wishes on your efforts to deal w/ her NPD. It's not fun to deal w/, I haven't had to deal w/ SWBTATTReg Mar 23 #4

I am guilty of reactive abuse DenaliDemocrat Mar 23 #6

I am dealing with this issue johnnyfins Mar 23 #5

... alwaysinasnit Mar 23 #7

Have you looked into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? multigraincracker Mar 23 #8

Sorry for your troubles OnDoutside Mar 23 #9

I wish you and your wife well. LoisB Mar 23 #10

I lasted 32 years married. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 23 #11