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(27,474 posts)Symptoms of behavior pattern
The Mayo Clinic lists the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder as follows (and comments are added in parentheses to emphasize distinct difference in what drives or motivates narcissistic behaviors):
Believe they are better than others and proud of their narcissism (key trait constantly seek proof of this)
Fantasize about power, success and attractiveness (as proof of superiority)
Exaggerate their achievements or talents (finding pleasure in making others feel small)
Expect constant praise and admiration (as proof of others inferiority, abject deference, etc.)
Believe theyre special and act accordingly (seeking acknowledgement of their higher status)
Fail to recognize other peoples emotions and feelings (key trait lack of empathy; they are lost in own neediness, relating to others as possessions, extensions of self)
Expect others to go along with their ideas and plans (as proof of others subservience, solely focused on their comfort, pleasure)
Taking advantage of others (relate to others as sources of pleasure, like objects, possessions)
Express disdain for those they deem inferior (key trait use shame, guilt, fear as tactics, etc., find pleasure in hurting others to keep them in their place)
Are jealous of others and believe others are jealous of them (perceive the world as a constant competition, that others have same might makes right philosophy, are fighting for status, superiority etc., as they are)
Have trouble keeping healthy relationships (lack emotional intelligence, which requires balancing compassion and esteem for self and others)
Set unrealistic goals (as outcome of unrealistic expectations of others who, according to their belief system, are supposed to like being treated as possessions, extensions of the narcissist)
Are easily hurt and rejected (due to unrealistic expectations, which keeps them dependent, needy, constantly looking for proof own entitled, superior status)
Have a fragile self-esteem (again due to unrealistic goals for entitled status)
Appear as tough-minded or unemotional (characteristic of wounded, fragile ego, as defense against emotional intimacy, closeness)
Again, the disorder is not diagnosed unless the symptoms limit or impair functioning in one or more key areas of life, and this is especially important when considering certain symptoms that a not key identifiers. A belief that one is special, fantasizes about success, or wanting others to go along can all be very healthy traits in and of themselves. They can become unhealthy when the key identifying traits of narcissism are present.
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