So, I assume at this point most people on the thread will start arguing?
Being narcissistic isn't all that bad for the one who suffers from the disorder, it's actually so good that a very high percentage of them don't want to give it up. Don't want to handle their shit.
You cant have moderate narcissism, its not a super charged legitimate self-interest, esteem and confidence its a pathological disorder.
The behaviour and rationalisations that a narcissist presents to the world are in reality an overcompensation for secret but crushing doubts, they are the opposite in reality or in fact to what they appear.
Consequently their highly "deployed" or "defensive" natures makes them ill suited for any kind of treatment, they're likely to suspect that they're being "played" for a sap, a lot of the time if they come into treatment its not acknowledgely for what the root cause of their suffering is, the narcissistic behaviour and thinking, but depressive illness, nervous exhaustion and being "spent".
In the worst examples of the illness it can escalate into psychotic breaks and delusions of more than grandeur or the individual is not actually exhibiting narcissism but has some sort of sociopathy or psychopathy (the lack of conscience).
Incidentially the world's in a bad, bad state if this kind of state is considered enviable or is practically advantageous, if even only temporarily.
So, I assume at this point most people on the thread will start arguing?
Being narcissistic isn't all that bad for the one who suffers from the disorder, it's actually so good that a very high percentage of them don't want to give it up. Don't want to handle their shit.
Most of what I know is from what I've observed, and a little online research.
It's interesting how they appear so cool, but when you take a closer look at the long term behavior you can observe all sorts of weird shit.
Most of the weird shit is in stress periods. That's when people notice that there's something odd about their self esteem.
Some of them may enjoy hurting, subjugating people on purpose, just to exibit some sense of power. Some of them may also be antisocial and usually belittle people, considering them all ugly idiots.
Some may view the world and people in ups and downs. Admiring intensely some person for a while, and then switching their opinions radically, considering them idiots, and continuing the pattern with other people, always finding someone new.
Some may be obsessed with social status, and will use/manipulate people to achieve their goals.
They also show a big time lack of empathy.
Weirdness is interesting.
However, short term interaction with them won't show much wrong. They're pretty impressive.
That's why I can't stand them. They think everyone else has a problem and they don't. It's one of the most difficult things to treat, along with borderline personality disorder. I still find narcissism to be more repellent, though. I'm still capable of having sympathy for people with BPD.
Actually borderline and narcissistic personality disorders are strongly correlated.
And the antisocial thing....
Can't narcissism be known as a trait as well, though, rather than always being a disorder?
is there a test to see if you're narcissistic? I think I might be a little bit
is there a test to see if you're narcissistic? I think I might be a little bit
They may not want to seek help because they lack insight, as well. (Like lots of other personality disorders)
Can't narcissism be known as a trait as well, though, rather than always being a disorder?
Or just a lot of people.
Insight could be insufficient to motivate or incentivise change, there are plenty of people who know the harm they are doing themselves and everyone immediately around them and persist in it, whether its the adrenaline charged investment gambler who doesnt care about bankrupting entire nations or the street drinker, they'll rationalise, redirect and shirk responsibilities.
The problem is that our society isnt exactly culturally resistant to this kind of disorder.
Actually borderline and narcissistic personality disorders are strongly correlated.
And the antisocial thing....
Actually borderline and narcissistic personality disorders are strongly correlated.
And the antisocial thing....
Can't narcissism be known as a trait as well, though, rather than always being a disorder?
Well, you're an ENTJ. You would know.
(heh heh.)