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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They cannot change.  They do not think they are a narcissist.  My father was a clinically diagnosed narcissist.  It's a disorder in their brain and there is no way to change it.  I was even told by the psychiatrist who diagnosed my father, that I should walk away from him.  I couldn't do that and it was a very draining and sometimes traumatic relationship.  He died very recently and although I truly miss him, there was a sense of relief.  I felt relieved to be out of the fury of his life and relieved that he was free of his tormented brain.  Sorry OP, but this will never change.[/quote]

OP here. Thanks everyone for your insight. I think deep inside I know that the situation is helpless, but it's actually kind of helpful to get confirmation. PP whose father was clinically diagnosed with narcissism -- I'm surprised that he was able to get a clinical diagnosis. That shows a certain level of honesty on his part with the therapist, doesn't it? [/quote]

He was only clinically diagnosed during a long hospital stay. A psychiatrist was asked to intervene by the nursing staff. So this was observed by the psych and nurses.  He was diagnosed with some other personality disorders as well that warranted the observation. [/quote]

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