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 A pervasion pattern of self- inflation, pseudo-confidence, exhibitionism, and striving for prestige, that compensates for feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
NPD is indicated by the following:
1. Pseudo-confidence compensation for an underlying condition of insecurity and feelings of helplessness.
2. Pretentiousness: self-inflation
3. Exhibitionism in the pursuit of attention, recognition, and glory.
4. Striving for prestige to enhance self esteem.
5. Deceitfulness and manipulative in the service of maintaining feelings of superiority.
6. Idealization in relationships.
7. Fragmentation of the self: feelings of emptiness and deadness.
8. A proud, hubristic disposition.
9. Hypochondriac.
10. Substance abuse.
11. Self-destructiveness.
Sources: Male Model: Felixdeon
Female Model: Mjranum |
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Self-esteem or Narcissim? Part 1 |
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The Object of my Affection
The Narcissist in Your Life: The Self-Esteem Roller Coaster
By Martha Beck
The problem with depending on external success is that it makes you terribly vulnerable to failure.
Taken From: Oprah.com
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Self-esteem or Narcissim? Part 2 |
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The Object of my Affection
The Narcissists in Your Life: How to Handle Them
By Martha Beck
If you have a boss, a roommate, or (heaven help you) a parent with full-blown narcissistic personality disorder, your attempts to develop healthy self-esteem will be severely challenged.
Taken From: Oprah.com
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What Critical Errors have you made when dealing with your Narcissistic Abuser?
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Projection: A glimpse into hell. |
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Has your abuser ever accused you of the most vile, cruel lies? Accused you of being crazy? Twisted everything you say into something grotesque? Most of us have experienced that with the NP in our lives. We are left emotionally reeling. The hurt can be nearly unbearable.
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