what are the signs and symptoms of a narcissist?
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['Grandiose sense of self-importance. ... ', 'Lives in a fantasy world that supports their delusions of grandeur. ... ', 'Needs constant praise and admiration. ... ', 'Sense of entitlement. ... ', 'Exploits others without guilt or shame. ... ', 'Frequently demeans, intimidates, bullies, or belittles others.']
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['They Exhibit Intense Angry Outbursts.', 'They Demand to Know Why.', 'They Can Argue Forever.', "They're Bossy.", "They Refuse to do Things They Don't Want to Do.", "They're Impatient.", 'They Make Their Own Rules.']
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According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (via Psychology Today), narcissists lack empathy and are "unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others." This means that a narcissist is virtually incapable of finding true love or even wanting to because they are unable ...
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['Limited use of gestures such as giving, showing, waving, clapping, pointing, or nodding their head.', 'Delayed speech or no social babbling/chatting.', 'Makes odd sounds or has an unusual tone of voice.', 'Difficulty using eye contact, gestures, and sounds or words all at the same time.']
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Psychopaths display different traits depending on their disorder, but common signs include superficial charm, a grandiose notion of self-worth, the need for stimulation and impulsiveness, pathological lying, the ability to manipulate others and a lack of remorse and empathy.
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['Delusions.', 'Hallucinations.', 'Disorganized speech.', 'Disorganized or catatonic behavior.', 'Negative symptoms.']
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['Have a negative image of themselves, they might feel bad, ugly, unlikeable or stupid.', 'Lack confidence.', 'Find it hard to make and keep friendships, and may feel victimised by others.', 'Feel lonely and isolated.', 'Tend to avoid new things and find change hard.']
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Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding.
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['Avoids eye contact.', "Uses facial expressions that don't match what he or she is saying.", "Doesn't pick up on other people's facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures.", 'Makes very few gestures (such as pointing). ... ', 'Reacts unusually to sights, smells, textures, and sounds.']
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The study Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Diagnostic and Clinical Challenges (2015) indicates the existence of two subtypes of narcissism: (i) Grandiose narcissism, characterized by the personality traits of grandiosity, arrogance, and boldness; and (ii) Vulnerable narcissism, characterized by the personality traits ...
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What are the signs and symptoms of abuse? poor personal hygiene, loss of weight or dehydration, unexplained bruises, patches of missing hair, burn marks, unclean or unsafe living conditions, anxious and fearful and maybe withdrawn demeanour, uncontrolled medical condition and chafing or discharge from genital area.
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['Patterns of thinking and behavior that seem erratic or unpredictable.', 'Actions or thoughts that others consider dramatic.', 'Patterns of thinking and behavior that seem too emotional for a specific situation.', 'Behaviors are persistent and inflexible and lead to impairment and distress.']
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['Changes in mood.', 'Erratic thinking.', 'Chronic anxiety.', 'Exaggerated sense of self-worth.', 'Impulsive actions.']
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['Lack of support. ... ', 'Toxic communication. ... ', 'Jealousy. ... ', 'Controlling behaviors. ... ', 'Resentment. ... ', 'Dishonesty. ... ', 'Patterns of disrespect. ... ', 'Negative financial behaviors.']
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["You're left feeling emotionally exhausted after an encounter with them. ... ", 'They try to intimidate you to get their way. ... ', 'They try control you by guilt tripping. ... ', 'They are easily jealous. ... ', 'They constantly see themselves as a victim. ... ', 'They give backhanded compliments. ... ', "They're overly defensive."]
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['seem unconfident or lack self-assurance.', 'struggle to control their emotions.', 'have difficulty making or maintaining relationships.', "act in a way that's inappropriate for their age."]
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['Confused thinking.', 'Prolonged depression (sadness or irritability)', 'Feelings of extreme highs and lows.', 'Excessive fears, worries and anxieties.', 'Social withdrawal.', 'Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits.', 'Strong feelings of anger.', 'Strange thoughts (delusions)']