Pathological Narcissism in Early Adulthood & Midlife - DIANA DIAMOND

Do narcissists ever seek treatment, and can they get better? Diana Diamond discusses when and why people with narcissistic pathology (NPD) may break down and end up in treatment. Includes a clinical example of a young adult woman diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder who breaks down in college when she doesn’t live up to her own perfectionism and the grandiose expectations of her parents. We interviewed Diana Diamond about narcissism and its prevalence in our society today, all the way from healthy traits to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). ----------------- Diana Diamond is an expert clinician who makes use of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy in her practice treating NPD and BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). Check out our interviews of Otto Kernberg and Frank Yeomans for lots more related material: Kernberg: Yeomans: