How do you handle a spouse with narccissistic personality disorder?

I KNOW this is my husband's illness. There is really nothing else that can sum up his behavior. So how do I go about dealing with him moving forward?How do you handle a spouse with narccissistic personality disorder?
I agree with getting him help if he is willing but the key is to keep your own sanity if you are able.


You need to take care of yourself and find ways to get your needs met elsewhere (the ones that he is incapable of meeting). You could join a group such as co-dependants anonymous in your area. You could go seek therapy for yourself so that you don't get so wrapped up in trying to fix him and you can focus on taking care of yourself better.


You are important and you don't have to be consumed by his behavior. Believe it or not your happiness does not have to depend on his moods.How do you handle a spouse with narccissistic personality disorder?
Does HE know he has a problem? That's the first thing... if he thinks he's just fine and you're the one with the problem, then you can't do anything except decide what's best for you. However, if he knows there's something wrong, and he doesn't like the way he feels/acts, then you can get somewhere. In that case, see a general practitioner, who can then refer you to a professional.





Either way, Good Luck!
Oh, my! Get out ASAP. You cannot be his behavioral therapist! You'll only be a punching bag--emotionally, or physically!
Same as you would with a spouse who has a ruptured apendix, or a broken rib: take him to a clinician and have him treated.