What Are the Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder? In many cases, people with narcissistic personality disorder: Are self-centered and boastful Seek constant attention and admiration Consider themselves better than others Exaggerate their talents and achievements Believe that they are entitled to special treatment Are easily hurt but may not show it Set unrealistic goals May take advantage of others to achieve their goals Other common traits of narcissistic personality disorder include the following: Preoccupation with fantasies that focus on unlimited success, power, intelligence, beauty, or love Belief that he or she is special and unique, and can only be understood by other special people Expectation that others will automatically go along with what he or she wants Inability to recognize or identify with the feelings, needs, and viewpoints of others Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of him or her Hypersensitivity to insults (real or imagined), criticism, or defeat, possibly reacting with rage, shame, and humiliation Arrogant behavior and/or attitude May marry multiple times, each time they are the love of their lives in the beginning, but since a narcissist is incapable of understanding emotions and feelings except in himself, the relationship usually turns to anger and separation again A desire to compete and to be the center of attention
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