NPD stands for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, a mental condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Individuals with NPD often struggle with troubled relationships and fragile self-esteem beneath their outward confidence.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Core Characteristics:
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.Difficulty understanding or sharing the feelings of others is a key feature, leading to manipulative and exploitative behavior.
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.They believe they deserve special treatment and have unrealistic expectations of others.
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.Individuals with NPD may use others to achieve their own goals without regard for the impact on those individuals.
Other Common Traits:
- Preoccupation with fantasies of success, power, or ideal love .
- Arrogant and haughty behaviors .
- Believing they are superior to others and can only be understood by equally special people .
- Envy of others or believing others envy them .
- Difficulty handling criticism .
- Relationship problems due to lack of empathy and self-centeredness .
- Potential for impulsivity and volatility .