Can you have NPD and BPD at the same time?

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder that frequently co-occurs with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The addition of NPD into the diagnostic picture may complicate the treatment and course of BPD.

Do I have BPD or NPD?

For people with BPD, the major issue is a fear of abandonment. For people with narcissistic PD, the person’s major issue is feeding their ego through narcissistic supply. For people with BPD, their emotions are variable and very intense. For people with NPD, their emotions may be shallow, except for rage.

What is devaluation and idealization in BPD?

Devaluation and idealization are defense mechanisms that help a person manage their anxiety as well as internal or external stresses. While this subconscious protection system can be found in a few personality disorders, it is most often associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD). 1  What Is Idealization?

What are the signs of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

For instance, a person with BPD may shift from great admiration for a loved one — idealization of that person — to an intense anger or dislike towards that person — devaluation of that person.

Is ididealization a form of narcissistic personality disorder?

Idealization is sometimes also seen in narcissistic personality disorder, especially towards the self or the treating therapist. 1  Splitting, or the rapid fluctuation between idealization and devaluation, is classically seen in borderline personality disorder. 4  Do I Have BPD?

What are the defense mechanisms of borderline personality disorder?

Defense Mechanisms. In borderline personality disorder, devaluation often alternates with idealization. For instance, a person with BPD may shift from great admiration for a loved one — idealization of that person — to an intense anger or dislike towards that person — devaluation of that person.