Features Of The Behavior And Quality Of True Narcissists

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Features Of The Behavior And Quality Of True Narcissists
Features Of The Behavior And Quality Of True Narcissists
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Features of the behavior and quality of true narcissists

The character and behavior of true narcissists mask an unbearable unconscious shame that they hide from themselves and from the rest of the world. For this reason, at first it is almost impossible to understand what drives narcissists, and we can only guess about this from some actions or character traits. The following symptom checklist can help you identify these traits in your acquaintances and determine if the person you find it particularly difficult to communicate with is a true narcissist.

Unlike the DSM, which requires a mandatory minimum of criteria to be diagnosed, our checklist is not rigid and will not serve as a diagnostic tool. Rather, my goal is to help you recognize narcissistic traits in your acquaintances. All of the behaviors and qualities listed below are present in true narcissists. And the more of these symptoms your friend has, the more he is a narcissist.

I've divided these signs into five categories to make it easier for you to focus on specific areas of interest. If you have checked more than one item in several groups, you are most likely dealing with a true narcissist. If many of the items in most of the categories fit, the person is likely to meet the diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder.

So, your friend:

A. Empathy and emotion

• Feels uncomfortable in his emotional life.

• Shows no interest in you or your feelings.

• Criticizes you for being "overly emotional" or "overreacting."

• When angry or upset, often denies it.

• He envies himself or imagines that others are jealous of him.

• Attacks when in pain or frustration; he is characterized by outbursts of anger.

• Does not understand how his behavior affects others.

B. Self-esteem and social comparisons

• Concerned about how he looks in the eyes of others.

• Arrogant, vain and arrogant; exaggerates his achievements.

• Obviously plays to the audience for attention or admiration.

• Fiercely competes with others; ambitious.

• Touchy; usually perceives innocent remarks as insults.

• Allows himself to make contemptuous comments about other people behind their backs.

• Mocks you, makes you doubt yourself.

B. Impulsivity

• Demonstrates insufficient self-control; lives beyond their means.

• Overeats, drinks too much, or uses drugs.

• Prone to workaholism.

• Initiates ambitious projects, but does not bring them to the end.

• Quickly falls in love and grows cold, idealizing the object of romantic love.

• Makes important decisions in life without showing foresight.

• Cheats in marriage or a serious relationship.

D. Interpersonal relationships

• Self-centered, loves to control and exploit people.

• Tends to seduce and manipulate.

• Overly jealous, owner.

• Dominates the conversation and often interrupts others.

• Suspicious of other people, always representing the worst.

• Requires unconditional dedication.

• Taunts others to get things done or to push for his own.

E. Code of Ethics and Sense of Responsibility

• Lies or distorts the truth for personal gain.

• Blames others for his mistakes or makes excuses for his mistakes.

• Builds a victim out of himself; manipulates you by playing on feelings of guilt.

• Is doing something illegal or unethical.

• Considers himself entitled to have what he wants.

• When arguing, gives the impression of self-righteous and impenetrable.

• Makes you doubt yourself when you disagree with him; shames or insults you."

(c) Joseph Burgo

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