But, I think you are asking yourself the right question, i.e. "will it help my friend?"
In the research you've done what suggestions were given for how family and friends should ... searching for the right word here ... protect themselves?
Ah... good question.ellakiteSeptember 27 2016, 03:07:58 UTC
And the answer is: There really aren't any such suggestions for friends and family to help them deal with the situation. Admittedly, the nature of this syndrome is such that the affected individual tends to be prone to needless histrionics and self-destructive habits... and anyone who really knows my friend is already aware of their tendencies in this regard. While their behavior frequently makes them a pain in the ass to deal with, it must be also be said that they are not likely to injure themselves or anyone else... and in our jurisdiction, the only way anyone could be "forced" to undergo psychological counseling against their will would be if they are ruled to be a danger to themselves or those around them. But since my friend's condition does not make them a physical threat, there is really nothing I or anyone else can do other than to "put up with their continuing bullshit
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Re: Ah... good question.murielleSeptember 27 2016, 06:09:00 UTC
Your loyalty, concern, and dedication for your friend is admirable. I recently ended a fourteen year...friendship...because I simply could not cope with what I came to believe was narcissistic behaviors. I was becoming ill after phone calls from the person. On occasion I feel twinges of guilt and contemplate getting in touch with them, but then my stomach knots up and I get over it. So when I say your commitment to your friendship is admirable, I mean it. I know, regrettably, I don't have your strength.
Yeah, well...ellakiteSeptember 27 2016, 11:20:18 UTC
... I have to admit that there have been times when I've been sorely tempted to drop this friend like a hot potato. And I must admit that one of the reasons why I haven't done that (yet) is because it would be *VERY* difficult for me to completely disentangle my life from theirs.
I have been described as having the patience of a saint... but my patience does have its limits.
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But, I think you are asking yourself the right question, i.e. "will it help my friend?"
In the research you've done what suggestions were given for how family and friends should ... searching for the right word here ... protect themselves?
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I have been described as having the patience of a saint... but my patience does have its limits.
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