Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
Medicalising Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Medicalising Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Medicalising Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Tuesday 9th February 2021
Caroline Strawson explores the controversy of medicalizing narcissistic personality disorder and its impact on victims in this insightful podcast episode.
24 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Medicalizing Narcissism: A Double-Edged Sword?
Just because we can put a diagnosis on them doesn't mean it is right. Whether they've got Npd or not, or diagnosed or not, it is wrong, and we need to start, as a society, looking at root causes and then helping those who've been victimized by a narcissist to understand that there are options, there are choices and gently working with them, not just from a brain and mind perspective, but within the body.
Is it right to medicalize narcissistic personality disorder? Caroline Strawson dives into this heated debate in an episode of 'The Narcissistic Abuse & Trauma Recovery Podcast'. She questions whether labeling narcissists with a medical diagnosis helps or hinders those affected by their behavior. Caroline explores the limitations of the DSM's criteria for narcissistic personality disorder and how it often fails to capture the full spectrum of narcissistic traits.
But that's not all – she also discusses why simply diagnosing narcissists doesn't alleviate the pain and trauma experienced by their victims. In this episode, Caroline sheds light on why society's focus on symptoms rather than root causes leaves victims in the lurch. She argues for a trauma-informed approach that considers the deeper issues driving narcissistic behavior. This perspective, she believes, can offer more effective support for those recovering from narcissistic abuse.
Caroline also touches on the role of hindsight in understanding relationships with narcissists and why recognizing that narcissists won't change can be a liberating step forward. Caroline's insights into the medicalization debate are both eye-opening and thought-provoking. She emphasizes that while diagnosing narcissism might bring some clarity, it shouldn't overshadow the need to address the underlying trauma and abuse suffered by victims.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of narcissistic relationships and looking for a path to healing.