Eli5: difference between a full blown narcissist vs someone with just self esteem issues?
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Narcissists have self esteem issues… Generally have a very fragile self esteem.
Narcissim itself is a mental disorder. But the Word Narcissist is often used when someone is demonatrating some of the common behaviors of the disorder.
The behaviors most commonly associated with Narcissitic personality disorder are they:
-Have an exaggerated sense of self-importance
-Have a sense of entitlement and require constant, excessive admiration
-Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
-Exaggerate achievements and talents
– Can be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
– Believe they are superior and can only associate with equally special people
-Monopolize conversations and belittle or look down on people they perceive as inferior
-Expect special favors and unquestioning compliance with their expectations
-Take advantage of others to get what they want
-Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
-Be envious of others and believe others envy them
-Behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, coming across as conceited, boastful and pretentious
-Insist on having the best of everything — for instance, the best car or office
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