Narcissistic traits include self-centeredness and difficulty in relating to others but do not necessarily indicate a mental disorder.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is more severe and involves an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for constant admiration, and a lack of empathy. According to the Mayo Clinic,
symptoms of NPD include: – A grandiose sense of self-importance and a need for excessive admiration. – Believing they deserve special treatment and privileges.
– Expecting to be recognized as superior without achievements. – Exaggerating achievements and talents. – Being preoccupied with fantasies of success, power, beauty, or the perfect partner. –
Believing they are superior and can only associate with similarly special people. – Looking down on others they perceive as inferior. – Expecting special favors and compliance without question. –
Exploiting others to achieve their own ends. – Inability or unwillingness to recognize others’ needs and feelings. – Envying others and believing others envy them. –
