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[quote=Anonymous]Does anyone have resources or tips on caring for/interacting with an elderly relative with narcissistic and borderline traits? She has been evaluated for dementia and depression but did not qualify for either diagnosis. She has always been this way but is getting worse with old age. The grandiosity, rapidly changing moods, flashes of anger and self centeredness are a lot. She talks about being "abandoned a lot" and loves to triangulate and be in conflict with neighbors, relatives, someone at various doctor's offices, etc. I try to keep conversations brief to avoid conflict but lately even that is not working. It can feel so chaotic and overwhelming just trying to convey 2-3 brief sentences bc it's all about her taking control. Anyone have strategies that worked to keep your sanity in dealing with a difficult elder who got worse with age? She will not do therapy and told a psychiatrist that there is nothing wrong with her. I know I can't change her but how can I change my approach to keep my own sanity? TIA![/quote]

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