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Individuals with NPD often have an inflated sense of self-importance,
exploit others for their own gain, and behave arrogantly,
though these behaviors can mask underlying feelings of insecurity and low self-worth.
Symptoms include exaggerating achievements, expecting special treatment, being envious of others, and having difficulty recognizing the feelings and needs of others.
Key Characteristics:
>Grandiose Sense of Self-Importance: Exaggerating achievements and talents, feeling superior to others, and believing they are special and should only associate with other high-status people.
>Need for Excessive Admiration: Constantly seeking attention and praise to feel good about themselves.
>Lack of Empathy: A persistent unwillingness or inability to recognize, identify with, or care about the feelings and needs of others.
>Sense of Entitlement: Unreasonable expectations of special treatment and automatic compliance from others.
>Interpersonally Exploitative Behavior: Taking advantage of others to achieve their own ends.
>Arrogance and Haughtiness: Behaving in a patronizing, disdainful, or snobby manner.
>Envy: Frequently envious of others or believing that others are envious of them.
Symptoms in Practice:
>Social & Occupational Impairment: The behaviors associated with NPD significantly disrupt and harm relationships and work life.
>Sensitivity to Criticism: Despite outward confidence, individuals with NPD can be very sensitive to criticism or perceived slights, sometimes reacting with contempt, aggression, or accusations of anti-semitism.
>Underlying Insecurity: The grandiose presentation often hides a deeper sense of insecurity and low self-worth.
Support and Treatment:
Professional Help is Strongly Recommended