7 key questions for someone with narcissistic personality disorder answered

One of several personality disorders, narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is characterised by an exaggerated feeling of one's own importance, a strong desire for unrelenting attention and praise, problematic relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. However, this overwhelming confidence belies weak self-esteem that is easily damaged.

Relationships, work, education, and financial matters are just a few of the areas of life where a narcissistic personality disorder can lead to complications. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally disappointed and sorrowful when they do not receive the special privileges or recognition they feel they deserve. They may find their relationships unsatisfying, and others may resent being around them.

The main topics covered in this article:

1. 10 personality traits that are signs of narcissism
2. What can someone suffering from the NDP do?
3. 5 Indicators that a woman is narcissistic
4. How can you handle a person with NPD?
5. How to fix the NPD?
6. What may happen if the adults don't get aid from a professional? How many adults prevent developing narcissistic traits?
7. What can be done to help?

People with these illnesses think, feel, and act in ways that are detrimental to them or other people.

10 personality traits are signs of narcissism:

1. Lacks the capacity for or refuses to comprehend the needs and feelings of others.
   
2. Be captivated by delusions of supremacy, dominance, brilliance, or beauty.
   
3. Feel entitled to and need unending, overwhelming attention.
   
4. Expect the best of everything, such as the best workplace, services, relationships, food or car.
   
5. Act with smugness or arrogance, coming across as egotistical, boastful, or pretentious.
   
6. Feel envious of others and assume they are envious too.
   
7. Utilize people's weaknesses to your advantage.
   
8. Monopolise discussions and denigrate or demean others they consider to be less capable.
   
9. Consider themselves superior and only allow equally special individuals to be their friends.
   
10. Expect to be regarded as superior even without making any noteworthy feats.
    

However, those who suffer from narcissistic personality disorder find it difficult to handle any criticism.

How would someone suffering from the NDP behave?

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  Become annoyed or upset when they are not offered special treatment.
• Suffer from serious interpersonal issues and are quickly offended leading to becoming impersonal.
• React angrily or with contempt and attempt to downplay the other person in an effort to make oneself look superior.
• Struggle to control their emotions and behaviour.
• Have repressed emotions of insecurity, shame, vulnerability, and humiliation.
• Have significant difficulties managing stress and adjusting to change.

Too frequently, we exclusively identify narcissistic traits with males. It's one of the most prevalent narcissistic stereotypes. Narcissism, however, has no regard for gender. Women can exhibit narcissism as well.

Here are 5 Indicators that a woman is narcissistic

1. Every conversation revolves around her - A true narcissist will nearly always talk about herself or will make an effort to bring up her lifestyle, lavish moments, and—most importantly—expensive bags. While occasionally boasting about oneself in social situations is acceptable, the actual narcissist will talk about herself almost entirely.
   
   
2. She constantly decides to cancel your plans with her - Conflicts can occur, but one of the most telling pieces of evidence she's a narcissist is her compulsive refusal to commit to earlier obligations.
   

   She doesn't give a damn about how that will impact anyone but herself. She doesn't even consider how disappointed you are or how your evening was wrecked. She only wants the freedom to act whatever she pleases, whenever she pleases, irrespective of the sentiments of others around her. 
   
   
3. She flirts with others - Adults like flirting, but narcissists exploit flirtation as a means of achieving their goals. This is especially clear if you know a woman who is continually attempting to utilise her charm or sexuality to seduce those in whom she has no love interest.
   

   The exaggerated sense of self that narcissists have leads them to feel that no one could ever resist them, and they believe they are the hottest things on Earth. Since they can't fathom how any guy or woman wouldn't be completely captured by their feminine charms, they flirt as a kind of manipulation.
   
   
4. She doesn't give her friends and family a good reputation - Narcissists envision themselves at the top of the social pyramid, with everyone else squarely beneath their feet. You may tell this mindset by listening to how they talk about other people.
   Does the woman in your life always refer to others as "idiots"? Does she refer to her friends as "morons" or "sluts"? Does she never question her own intelligence but always doubt the intelligence of others?
   That is typical narcissistic behaviour, everyone has the opportunity to criticise their friends from time to time, but if you know a woman who does it often and never demonstrates empathy or consciousness, she is definitely a narcissist.
   
   
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   She never admits wrongdoing - Does she ever apologise if she's late or if anything went wrong and it was her fault or was it always your fault, the fault of technology, the fault of the traffic, the fault of your directions, or the fault of someone else? Narcissists struggle with culpability since they detest taking responsibility for any errors or issues that arise.
   They consistently deflect responsibility and claim that someone else (or a circumstance beyond anyone's control) was to blame since their worldview does not accept a reality in which they may be mistaken. Rarely, if ever, will you hear a narcissist admit it. 
   
   

How can you handle a person with NPD?

1. When they accomplish something correctly or good, feel free to compliment them.
2. When it is acceptable, show empathy and acknowledge their sadness. On the other hand, you should feel free to criticise when they're being arrogant or unpleasant.
3. Be ready to face backlash for "calling them out." Also bear in mind that people with NPD are less motivated to seek assistance if they are unaware that their activities are creating issues.
4. Calling the person with NPD out on their conduct may force them to self-regulate in your presence since they know that you won't accept their behaviour, even if they don't perceive the issue or choose not to seek counselling to change their behaviour.

How to fix the NPD?

The most effective form of treatment for NPD is continuous counselling. It enables people to see the issues more clearly and discover the changes that can make to:

• Interact with your close and loved people satisfyingly and positively.
• Foster a positive sense of self.
• Set more reasonable standards for other people.

In order to manage symptoms like anxiety and sadness, your psychotherapist or psychiatrist could also suggest using medications.

What may happen if the adults don't get aid from a professional? How many adults prevent developing narcissistic traits?
You have a slightly increased risk of acquiring NPD if one of your parents has it, and if you already have NPD, your children will undoubtedly have a lot higher risk of developing NPD. 

However, according to specialists, genetics is only one of a number of causes of NPD. Consult a mental health expert if you or a loved one thinks they may have NPD.  

What can be done to help?
It might be difficult to maintain a close relationship with someone who has NPD. The family and friends may have an awakening after learning about the condition. Once they understand what's causing the behaviour, they could demonstrate considerable tolerance. They must be aware that it will take some time before they notice any changes in their behaviour.

Couples counselling is one more step your loved ones may take to comprehend NPD and how it impacts them. The others could be family therapy, Individual guidance, and support groups.

Keep in mind that NPD is not a personality defect. It is a psychological condition. When you have NPD, you may act or talk in ways that offend people and destroy relationships.