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the general consensus amongst psychologists seems to be that the disorder is compensatory. while the narcissist may truly believe him/herself to be good-looking and intelligent, they clearly do not feel these attributes are enough to make them a truly superior being, hence the need they feel for the aggrandizing lies about themselves and reinforcing their superiority to others in each and every relationship and interaction in their (fantasy) lives, big or small.
my ex N would try to be falsely self depracating, but could never keep the act up for long. she was obviously hoping I would effusively contradict her seemingly modest statements, but it was a tactic i recognised so i rarely indulged her. i guess she just got tired of waiting for me to start gushing over her and her eventual statements in which her formidable ego reared its head once again, seemed to be a result of her internal voice protesting 'BUT I *AM* GORGEOUS/MENSA MATERIAL/A LOVELY PERSON!' a good example of this is when i told her she was pretty, and she said 'I'm not,' and then some thirty seconds later: 'my friends tell me i have a natural beauty.' her eventual conclusion would be either someone someone else (supposedly) said, or a half-hearted admission that she actually was quite something.
she also once claimed that she looked in the mirror and inspected herself as often as she did 'because i hate myself. most people do it 'cause they love themselves, but i do it cause i hate myself.' and i quite believed her: it probaly was due to some sort of insecurity that she felt the need to change her look all the time and reassure herself that she looked good.
AnswerWhen I first read the question I was confused. A pathological NNN admitting to low self esteem was an eye opener. Then I found out it came from the mouth of a 16 year old.Young people with such a diagnosis who can admit to having a problem can be salvaged. Teenagers are notorious for age appropriate N-ism. Usually diagnosis for N-ism is reserved for adults.
There is hope your daughter will be able to get on top of her personality problems and learn to manage them for her and everyone's benefit.
It is vitally important that all people involved with this girl's upbringing look hard at themselves as to their contribution to her personality. Almost always the carers are the parent(s).
AnswerA narcissist may say they have low self esteem, or, most likely, act like they have low self esteem, to control the feelings of others. The narcissist may be trying to manipulate more people into liking him/her. Answer:Narcissists invalidate those who care about them in order to camouflage their fragile psyches.Invalidating behavior can be mild, 'I like your hair the way you used to wear it," to malicious, having an affair and rationalizing it as ok, long as his wife doesn't find out--arrogantly bragging, "she never has before!"
Wherever he goes, others are appalled by his pernicious declarations.
Invalidation allows an imaginary wall to be erected between the narcissist's low opinion of himself and those who care deeply about the cancerous torment and pain of which he cannot rid himself. That wall eventually will come crashing down.
The question is will anyone be on the other side to rescue him and save him from himself? a shakesperean tragedy....
What else can I help you with?
Is it necessarily true that those involved with a narcissist have low self-esteem?
No, not at all. Many people get involved with a narcissist not knowing that they are a narcissist. You can have very high self esteem when you meet these people. They are cunning charmers and it can take you quite some time to work out what they're about. In the process of it all though if you become a victim of the "N"s ways your self esteem may plummet. You may start to question who you are. It can chip away at your self esteem before you even realize it's happening.
Does a Narcissist have high or low self esteem?
From what I've read; and I was surprised...A narcissistpossesses LOW self esteem vs HIGH self esteem. Prior to my research, I was under the impression that this personality was "In love with itself"; thus = high self esteem. Looking in the mirror...seemingly admiring oneself! Still not sure of correct answer. Psych Nurse
Is self esteem hyphenated?
Yes, "self-esteem" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective, such as "low self-esteem."
Which is not a sign of low self-esteem A.trying to look like a famous celebrity B.being self conscious about your appearance C.being focused on your shortcomings D.being confident of your abilities?
The only one in the list that would not be a sign of low self-esteem would beD. being confident of your abilities
Experience of high self steem and low self esteem?
i can give the impact of both high self esteem and low self esteem, If anyone has got high self esteem it will lead to fueling up over confidence and ego which will make that person to get separated from others,. At the same time if anyone has got low self esteem it will lead to fueling up inferiority complex and self pity which makes the person not to do any job of his / her People with low self-esteem can have high confidence and people with high self-esteem can have low confidence, confidence and self-esteem is somewhat related. Although it is more common for someone one with a LOW self-esteem and high confidence, an example of someone with a LOW self-esteem but HIGH confidence would be a BULLY.
Is it necessarily true that those involved with a narcissist have low self-esteem?
No, not at all. Many people get involved with a narcissist not knowing that they are a narcissist. You can have very high self esteem when you meet these people. They are cunning charmers and it can take you quite some time to work out what they're about. In the process of it all though if you become a victim of the "N"s ways your self esteem may plummet. You may start to question who you are. It can chip away at your self esteem before you even realize it's happening.
Does a Narcissist have high or low self esteem?
From what I've read; and I was surprised...A narcissistpossesses LOW self esteem vs HIGH self esteem. Prior to my research, I was under the impression that this personality was "In love with itself"; thus = high self esteem. Looking in the mirror...seemingly admiring oneself! Still not sure of correct answer. Psych Nurse
What would be the most likely effect of puberty on self-esteem and confidence for Joan?
She would probably have low self-esteem and a greater sense of self-consciousness.
Is self esteem hyphenated?
Yes, "self-esteem" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective, such as "low self-esteem."
Which is not a sign of low self-esteem A.trying to look like a famous celebrity B.being self conscious about your appearance C.being focused on your shortcomings D.being confident of your abilities?
The only one in the list that would not be a sign of low self-esteem would beD. being confident of your abilities
Experience of high self steem and low self esteem?
i can give the impact of both high self esteem and low self esteem, If anyone has got high self esteem it will lead to fueling up over confidence and ego which will make that person to get separated from others,. At the same time if anyone has got low self esteem it will lead to fueling up inferiority complex and self pity which makes the person not to do any job of his / her People with low self-esteem can have high confidence and people with high self-esteem can have low confidence, confidence and self-esteem is somewhat related. Although it is more common for someone one with a LOW self-esteem and high confidence, an example of someone with a LOW self-esteem but HIGH confidence would be a BULLY.
-What does low self esteem?
emotional health, self-esteem emcompasses both self-confidence and self-acceptance.
If those with low self-esteem are also particularly likely to suffer from depression this would not necessarily indicate that low self-esteem triggers negative emotions because?
there could be other factors at play such as genetic predisposition, environmental influences, or social factors that contribute to both low self-esteem and depression. Additionally, the relationship between low self-esteem and depression can be bidirectional, with each influencing the other in a complex way. It is important to consider a range of factors when exploring the relationship between low self-esteem and depression.
True addicted people have low self-esteem?
It is true that many people who suffer from an addiction also suffer from low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can lead to a number of problems including unhealthy relationships.
When did you have low self esteem?
Never.
Why would a persons self-esteem affect his or her health?
because low self-esteem comes from a bad diet, which is bad for a person's physical and mental/emotional health!
How would a person evaluate your self esteem?
One way to evaluate someone's self-esteem is by observing their behavior and beliefs. Signs of healthy self-esteem include confidence in one's abilities, willingness to take on challenges, and a positive self-image. On the other hand, low self-esteem may manifest as self-doubt, seeking validation from others, and negative self-talk.
