OK, so I know this is a weird question -- but I truly believe I have to some extent narcissistic disorder. Although it may not have anything to do with it, I'm 95% sure my dads dad has it as well. The things that make me feel I have it is I'm overly obsessed with body image (I'm thinking about it almost constantly, what I can do to look better, what's wrong with X areas of my body, ect.) however, one thing I do not have (depending on my mood) is I'm sometimes shy (usually only when I'm with family) however, other times I'm confident, energetic, ect.
And, I really don't think I need "help" even if I do have this, actually I'm quiet happy I think being narcissistic gets a lot of personal gain, and gets you far in life, I truly don't care to cut someone out of the picture of they are messing with goals, I don't mean killing or anything like that -- but setting up social situations or getting them in trouble if I don't like them.
I'm still not 100% sure if I have narcissism, and I don't really see the downfalls of said disorder either, is it bad to think like this?
Also, I *hate* being bothered by my parents, or anything -- I love my family, but 99% of the time I want to be alone, and not be bothered. I also have feelings of judging people at school, thinking I'm too good to talk to them, ect and feeling if I do talk to them, my own social reputation will drop. I also like to manipulate people and social situations, and I like for teachers at school to like me *a lot*, by manipulating I mean doing something to get a better outcome, half the time I'll be doing it and not even notice, for example, talking my way out of situations, ect. I don't think I'm a sociopath, as I do have feelings for people, and I wouldn't go as far to say as I don't have a consciousness, it's just I do care about myself a lot more than I believe most other people do, it's just very weird describing as I've never really 'typed' it out and expressed how I feel.
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Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism is a term commonly used to describe those who seemed more concerned with themselves than with others. It is important to distinguish between those who have narcissistic personality traits and those suffering from narcissistic personality disorder. Those with narcissistic personalities are often seen as arrogant, confident, and self-centered, but they do not have the exaggerated or grandiose view of their own abilities that characterizes narcissistic personality disorder.
The DSM-IV identifies the following symptoms:
An exaggerated sense of one's own abilities and achievements.
A constant need for attention, affirmation and praise.
A belief that he or she is unique or "special" and should only associate with other people of the same status.
Persistent fantasies about attaining success and power.
Exploiting other people for personal gain.
A sense of entitlement and expectation of special treatment.
A preoccupation with power or success.
Feeling envious of others, or believing that others are envious of him or her.
A lack of empathy for others.
An official diagnosis can be made by a qualified mental health professional, and requires that the individual exhibit 5 of the 9 symptoms identified in the DSM-IV. Practitioners must also rule out other psychiatric disorders in order to make a diagnosis.
People with narcissistic personality disorder are typically described as arrogant, conceited, self-centered and haughty. Because they imagine themselves as superior to others, they often insist on possessing items that reflect a successful lifestyle. Despite this exaggerated self-image, they are reliant on constant praise and attention to reinforce their self-esteem. As a result, those with narcissistic personality disorder are usually very sensitive to criticism, which is often viewed as a personal attack.
Causes of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
While the exact cause is unknown, researchers have identified some factors that may contribute to the disorder. Childhood experiences such as parental overindulgence, excessive praise, unreliable parenting, and a lack of realistic responses are thought to contribute to narcissistic personality disorder.
Treatments for Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Individual psychotherapy can be effectively used to treat narcissistic personality disorder, although the process can be difficult and time consuming. It is important to note that people with this disorder rarely seek out treatment. Individuals often begin therapy at the urging of family members or to treat symptoms that result from the disorder.
Therapy can be especially difficult because clients are often unwilling to acknowledge the disorder. This difficulty in treatment is often compounded by the fact the insurance companies are focused on short-term treatments that minimize symptoms such as depression and anxiety, but ignore the underlying problems.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often effective to help individual's change destructive thinking and behavior patterns. The goal of treatment is to alter distorted thoughts and create a more realistic self-image. Psychotropic medications are generally ineffective for long-term change, but are sometimes used to treat symptoms of anxiety or depression.
You're just a stupid fat a$s, stop obsessing and get a real life you phony!
IF YOU DDNT GET RAGE YOU PASSED THE TEST EITHER THAT OR YOU KNEW IT WAS TO PISS U OFF.
2NDLY TRY BEING ALONE FOR A LONG TIME APPARENTLY NARCISSISTS HATE THIS BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO KNOW THEIR REAL SELF.
STOP THAT GETTING PEOPLE BACK THING WORK ON YOUR EMPATHY AND YOU WILL BE OK