Part 5/8:
Differentiating Between Borderline and Narcissistic Traits
A notable turn in the conversation occurs when someone suggests that Dr. Melie's description might better align with narcissism, rather than borderline personality disorder. This sparks an important discussion: the overlap between these two conditions.
Dr. Melie acknowledges that pathological narcissism and borderline states are very similar, citing the work of Otto Kberg, an influential figure in the field of personality disorders. Kberg proposed that borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder are so intertwined that they could essentially be considered variants of the same underlying pathology.