narcissistic behavior?

Question

how can i tell if someone is a narcissist.
or rather how can i tell if i have that disorder.

also how can i get help to change.

Answer 1

As the name suggests, people with narcissistic personality disorder are quite self-absorbed. They display a pattern of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior. Acquaintances often describe them as arrogant and boastful. Less than 1% of the population suffer from this disorder.
Feelings of grandiosity
Not only do people with this disorder feel superior to others, but they also believe they are exceptionally unique and special. They believe they are entitled to special treatment simply because they are who they are. They may envy others while believing that others are envying them. They may exaggerate their accomplishments and talents.
Need for admiration
People with this disorder seek constant admiration, adulation, and bolstering from others. They may be ambitious, not for success, but for fame and admiration.
Lack of empathy
They have good social skills when it comes to initial contact with others. They may be quite charming in an attempt to gain the other person's awe. However, they are so focused on themselves that they are not capable of empathizing with others.
Preoccupation with fantasy
People with narcissistic personality disorder often fantasize about wealth and fame.
Overly high expectations
If they do not achieve the goals they have set for themselves, they feel a strong sense of failure which brings feelings of shame and worthlessness. They often react to criticism with rage.
Treatment
In other disorders, brief therapy can result in permanent personality change. Brief therapy has not been shown to do the same for narcissistic personality disorder. Insight-oriented psychotherapy is typically the first treatments sought; both of these therapies take several years. Insight-oriented psychotherapy, also called psychodynamic therapy, tries to provide the individual with greater insight into problems in the hope that this will change behavior. Insight-oriented psychotherapy analyzes aspects of the individual's personality and tries to relate them to childhood conflicts. As with other personality disorders, the client-therapist relationship is crucial. Therapists try to empathize with clients about their sensitivities and disappointments which encourages the client to develop the same skills.

Answer 2

one thing that has been missed in all of these answers is that in order for someone to be diagnosed they have to first meet at least a certain number of the symptoms, and they have to exhibit the symptoms for at least a certain amount of time. otherwise what the person has can be described as a number of different disorders, maybe with narcissistic undertones, depending on the case. the key is recognizing a pattern for a set amount of time. it is normal for the average person to feel they have one or more of these symptoms at any given point of time. it is only when imbalance occurs (the symptoms seem to take over or be acted upon) that it is considered a personality disorder. i would go to a bookstore or just look the dsm up on the internet to see the numbers i am referring to. cant remember them off the top of my head

Answer 3

Well Narcissism is when someone is constantly obsessed with thier appearence, usually because its beautiful. They constantly look at themselves and complement themselves, also they expect to be treated better because of thier "Great looks".

There are two ways to treat narcissism. The negative one is to convince the person they are the opposite. Such as If they think they look good you try to convince them they look bad, and V.V.

Or you can encourage them. Tell them that they shouldnt have to look all the time because they're comfortable with how they look.

Answer 4

well its real easy your all about your self , and people and friends are around to help you get what you want right , or are you still in denial , thinking your a good person why dont people help me ,, i have very little patience for this particular woo,
your most likely bi- polar too, maby not ,, or maby you have very little time for others ,, seek professional help seek a psychologist
as soon as possible , please excuse me im being a little narcissistic right now ???? get it ,, can ya see the hand writin on de wall good

Answer 5

i suggest you try personality tests or personality disorder tests which are availble online. i tried that once. it's good because you'll be able to evaluate yourself with the results. visit tickle.com or type personality tests in any serach engines. :) best of luck!

Answer 6

Are you self indulged?