Could someone please explain narcissism to me?

Question

I don't fully understand what clinically separates a narcissist from a "normal" person with an inflated ego.

Answer 1

Inflated ego: Large self pride, they think very highly of themselves, but are capable of thinking highly of someone else.

Narcissism: Thinks highly ONLY of themselves, sometimes in one area, or all the time. More extreme case of inflated ego.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), is defined as a mental illness primarily characterized by extreme focus on oneself, and is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may cause significant distress and functional impairment.

believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by other special people

strong sense of entitlement, believes others are envious of him or her, arrogant behavior

Answer 2

This link will provide the definition for narcissism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism_(psychology)
Overall, a "normal" person with an inflated ego can relate to others, and is not consumed by his/herself, and their appearance. They will also be able to construct and maintain a healthy relationship.

I hope that this helps

Answer 3

They can do no wrong. Nothing is their fault.
Anything they do that offends you, YOU MADE them do it. Even abuse, physical or mental.
They have no knowledge of their faults.
They are always right and are not aware that they could be wrong.
They are never wrong, about anything.
They are the best thing that ever happened to you.
Ask them.

They cannot be cured.