Narcissism is usually a personality type that involves traits like extreme self-admiration, lack of empathy for others, an obsessive need for attention and appreciation, selfishness, conceit, and egoism. Usually, more prevalent in men narcissism can be a personality order of a woman. But it is important to know whether your narcissism is normal or not. If there is any underlying grave issue related to mental health lying there. Because health, be it mental or physical isn’t a thing that can be compromised.

WHAT IS NARCISSISTIC PERSONALITY DISORDER?

A person suffering from NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) has an overwhelming number of narcissistic traits that affect their lives. They often tend to spoil their relationships with their loved ones. Their personality characteristics even hamper work relationships and family relationships.

This property of having a negative boosted self-esteem doesn’t just ruin the image in front of society but also harms the mental health of the person. This disorder is considered a serious pathological mental health condition. In such instances of this kind of behavior, one can take medical help to avoid complicated consequences in life.

WHEN TO KNOW THAT YOU HAVE NARCISSISTIC DISORDER?

1.        CHARISMATIC

Narcissists usually have an immense charming personality suitable enough to lure partners. In the beginning, they create a great image in front of people with their intense charisma. But they can be very manipulative, as with time they completely alter their behavior according to their own selfish needs.

2.        FAKING APPRECIATION

The prominent requirement for every narcissist lies in gaining attention and appreciation from others. For the sake of achieving that goal, they can even go to lengths that involve faking admiration for others. Giving ingenuine compliments is a way to create the perfect impression upon others for narcissists and in turn, they go through an unhealthy expectation of appreciation from others.

3.        INSENSITIVE

One of the major traits in narcissists is their lack of empathy and sensitivity for others’ feelings and emotions. There exists an inbuilt overtly selfish attitude that makes them blind to understanding the emotions of people around them. They might even pretend to be sensitive, but with time their lack of empathy becomes quite clear.

4.        OPENING UP ABOUT PAST TRAGEDIES

Telling tragic tales from the past is a personal favorite of narcissists. They use this tactic to get sympathy, attention, love, and appreciation from others. Though an ideal relationship is likely to have open conversations when this kind of conversation happens too early in a relationship or if it is just one-sided, then you know what to make a point of.

Having a Narcissistic Disorder might not be a person’s fault at all. There are many possible causes for it. It could be a cause of some hidden underlying trauma of one’s childhood. But understanding the brevity of the issue and how this mental disorder can take the deathly course is a thing to realize as early as possible. Seek medical help immediately if you feel you or your known ones are suffering from the disorder of Narcissism.