scott_jambo Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_jambo Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. has a grandiose sense of self-importance 2. is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty or ideal love (megalomania) 3. believes they are "special" and can only be understood by, or should associate with, people (or institutions) who are also "special" or of high status 4. requires excessive admiration 5. has a sense of entitlement 6. is interpersonally exploitative 7. lacks empathy 8. is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her 9. shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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