Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Here are some common traits of a narcissist:
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Sense of self-importance: Narcissists have an inflated sense of their own importance and believe they are special and unique.
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Preoccupation with power, beauty, or success: They are often obsessed with their own appearance, status, and achievements.
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Entitled: Narcissists feel entitled to special treatment and believe that they deserve more than others.
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Can only be around people who are important or special: They tend to associate only with people they perceive as being of high status or importance.
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Interpersonally exploitative for their own gain: Narcissists often take advantage of others to achieve their own goals.
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Arrogant: They have an exaggerated sense of their own abilities and accomplishments.
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Lack empathy: Narcissists have difficulty understanding or caring about the feelings of others.
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Must be admired: They crave attention and admiration from others.
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Envious of others or believe that others are envious of them: Narcissists may feel jealous of others success or believe that others are jealous of them.
Its important to note that not all people with narcissistic traits have NPD, and not all people with NPD exhibit all of these traits. If you suspect that you or someone you know may have NPD, its important to seek professional help from a mental health provider.