How could have people helped you get diagnosed and rec9ver sooner?

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Firstly, I am sorry about what you are going through. I have empathy for people with NPD and I’m not here to judge. Between having ADHD myself and reading a lot about brain development, I know how much of our wiring comes from early childhood environments.

I know from my own bouts of depression that a narcissistic collapse sounds like hell, and I hate seeing them suffer and isolate themselves.

Background:

I grew up with narcissistic abuse, which made me highly empathetic but also vulnerable to attracting narcissists. Recently, a friend of mine has shown all the signs of vulnerable narcissism. They were triggered lately and showed their true face, which others have noticed in private too- word salads, triangulation, gas lighting and more.

Despite this, I feel for the childhood neglect they went through. I don't believe in "punishing" narcissists—the emptiness they feel is already the biggest punishment

They have always been very resistant to therapy, journaling, or looking for solutions.

My Question:

What would have helped you seek a diagnosis or treatment sooner? Is there any hope for someone with NPD?

P.S:

I know better than to swim out to a drowning man and risk being pulled under, but I still want to throw them a life jacket from a safe distance.