In Greek mythology, Narcissus was the Son of a river god & was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. Blinded by his ego he rejected the love of the most beautiful Nymph Eco. One day Narcissus went to a pool, where he saw his own reflection in the water and fell in love with it, not realizing it was merely an image. Unable to leave the beauty of his reflection, Narcissus drowned. Narcissus is the origin of the term narcissism, a fixation with oneself.Psychopathy is generally viewed as a particularly virulent form of narcissism, in which the person is not only very much focused on himself but also highly manipulative, sometimes sadistic, and very much into control and power. One prominent characteristic of psychopathy is the presence of what is usually called a “glib, superficial charm.” These people are usually able, at least in the short term, to win over others very easily. They would generally be described as “very attractive” people (on the surface). Underneath the superficial charm, the narcissist always has a “me-first” mentality. If you work with such a person, you may begin to see signs that he thinks that everything is about him. However, this can be well concealed beneath a veneer of friendliness and concern for others; it may not become clearly evident until he receives what is known as a “narcissistic injury.” A person who is truly narcissistic will respond with EXTREME anger if he receives a challenge to her ego (an ego that is both fragile, and strongly defended). This response may look like an overblown rage fit, following a minor slight; or it may take the form of a cold vindictiveness, administered by acts of retaliation. These responses can be very shocking, even frightening, to the person who unwittingly triggered or evoked the narcissistic injury (by getting in the way of the narcissist’s plans, for example, or by displaying a lack of full approval and appreciation for the narcissist’s brilliant ideas).
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:12:55 +0000
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