Yes. Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Axis II, Cluster B
Incurable.
RUN!
Yes and no. A teenager may exhibit traits of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, BUT a teenager's personality is still DEVELOPING. But just as there are teenage psychopaths who murder, there are teenage narcissists. Many teenagers exhibit narcissistic traits, but this can actually be a normal and healthy phase of growing up. After all, if they don't believe that they can be better, they might collapse into a "loser mentality." The difference shows when they start to enter adulthood. Normal teenagers who were narcissists (which are most of them) will get either bored with grandiosity or give up narcissism due to life constraints. Some others will have their narcissism evolve into an ambitious personality, which can still be a good trait. Unfortunately, a number of these teenagers (though relatively very few) will retain pathological narcissism and develop Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Some narcissists may personify their pets as an extension of themselves or to receive admiration and attention from others. They may also view their pets as objects that reflect their own status or image.
No, there is no evidence or research to suggest that narcissists and sociopaths are mostly closeted gay people. These personality traits are more related to a person's behavior, attitudes, and emotions, rather than their sexual orientation. It is important to avoid making assumptions or generalizations about individuals based on their sexual orientation.
Well, narcissists love themselves, so it is hard to recognize anyone else's authority over them. They might have a problem (as most people do, actually) with anyone who uses their authority to make rules or decisions that they disagree with.
In general it is agreed that the most common careers for narcissists are those that grant automatic respect such as doctors, pastors, teachers/professors, or the military. There are plenty of other jobs that narcissists might gravitate towards, but these are a few of the most common. "Malignant Self Love" by Dr. Sam Vaknin
Not all abusers are narcissists, but all narcissists are abusive. Thats right. Some abusers are BPD. Some are sociopaths. But all abusers have a personality disorder. All are selfish (to a dangerous degree). All lack empathy (when it gets in the way of their selfish desires..and there are innumerous desires, they are never satisfied).
No, not all narcissists are necessarily sex addicts. Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy, and a constant need for admiration. On the other hand, sex addiction is a behavioral disorder characterized by an unhealthy and compulsive preoccupation with sexual thoughts, fantasies, and activities. While there might be some overlap between narcissism and sex addiction, they are distinct concepts. Some narcissists may engage in sexually compulsive behavior due to their desire for validation and attention, but it's not accurate to say that all narcissists are sex addicts or that all sex addicts are narcissists.
No. In order to be a narcissist, a person has to have at least 5 traits of the disorder. Do your homework.
You can't touch a narcissists heart, they may con you into thinking you have, as to feed their disorder, but actually, they don't feel. NEVER wound a narcissist, they will retaliate in some way.
NO. Narcissists, male & female, destroy & ruin everything around them eventually.
Narcissistic personality disorder means that a person sees themselves as being much better than others and have an elevated sense of self worth. People diagnosed with this disorder are referred to as Narcissists. Narcissists can be extremely vain and arrogant, and would usually not think twice about taking advantage of another person to achieve their own goals. Narcissists also don't handle any type of criticism well because they perceive themselves as being perfect, and may lash out at a person who criticizes them with extreme anger.
sounds more like DEPENDENT personality disorder Narcissists have a FALSE self.
No, not at all!!
You don't. Narcissists can't comprehend ideas like that. Just bail, quick and dirty.
No. But they are on the SAME spectrum. Narcissism at the "lower" end and ASPD on the "higher" end. All ASPDs are Narcissists Not all Narcissists are ASPDs... yet this is why they share many traits. What distinguishes them is the severity of those traits.
Narcissism & Sociopathy are on the same spectrum ALL Sociopaths are also Narcissists NOT all Narcissists are Sociopaths, though. The spectrum only runs one way.
Narcissists can exhibit misogynistic tendencies, but not all narcissists are necessarily misogynists. Narcissism involves a self-centered worldview and a lack of empathy, which can lead to objectifying others, including women. Misogyny, on the other hand, specifically refers to a dislike or prejudice against women. While there can be overlap, each condition has distinct characteristics, and not all narcissists harbor misogynistic views.