ANALYSIS: We all think we know one, but what makes a narcissist and is it a mental health issue?
People withtend to overestimate their abilities and exaggerate their achievements. And they are surprised or angry when others don't notice their accomplishments.
They need constant confirmation of their value, specialness or importance. They may have fantasies about power, success, and having perfect lives or relationships, believing these are not only achievable but deserved.People with narcissistic personality disorder might talk a lot about how people in their lives are extra special in some way — such as being the very best at something or leaders in a particular field — because it increases their own sense of specialness by association.
When their status or superiority is challenged they can respond with extreme anger, rage or belittling the person and their opinion. They find it difficult to tolerate the thought they may be flawed or vulnerable in some way. In relationships, they can have exceedingly high expectations of devotion from partners and friends, but may themselves be low in empathy and lack awareness of others' needs. They may be envious of and unable to celebrate the success of others and respond by devaluing them.People with extreme narcissism can be demanding and destructive.Diagnosis should only be made by a mental health professional.
Narcissistic personality disorder is a cluster of symptoms on a continuum and many diagnoses share similar symptoms. For a proper diagnosis, a clinician needs to assess which cluster of symptoms is present, how far along the continuum they are, and which other diagnoses to exclude.might help you work out whether you should consider seeing a mental health professional for further assessment or support.
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