Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) transcends being a superficial assemblage of characteristics. This mental disorder is multifaceted, originating from profound origins and exerting substantial influence not only on the affected individual but also on those nearby. In this post, we shall undertake an in-depth analysis of NPD, surpassing the rudimentary delineations found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, look at a real-life case study and I’ll offer up my top ten favorite books to understand and heal from NPD.

The World Health Organization implemented Compulsive Sexual Behavior as a disorder in the International Classification of Diseases, version 11, (ICD-11) a change that took effect in 2022. This illness was not included in the previous version, the ICD-10. This compulsion is described as "evidenced by a chronic pattern of inability to control powerful, recurrent sexual impulses or desires resulting in repetitive sexual behavior," which is taken from the official diagnostic handbook.

This is a significant step forward in helping to treat, and relieve the pain, of those who are experiencing the negative consequences of compulsive sexual behavior in their, or their partners, lives.