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Narcissism - Narcissistic Personality Disorder
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
There is no known prevention for narcissistic personality disorder.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
A person with narcissistic personality disorder tends to have stormy, and often unsuccessful, relationships. He or she may have a lot of trouble adjusting to the normal limitations of aging.
What are the risks to others?
Narcissistic personality disorder is not contagious, so there are no risks to others.