Narcissism Symptoms
Feel free to check our comprehensive list of Narcissism Symptoms. If you find that you resonate with some of these symptoms or recognize them in your behaviour, our compassionate and experienced team is here to support you.
People with Narcissism lack empathy and have limited interest in the feelings of others.
A narcissist has developed a highly developed, false self, as a compensatory measure for burying his true self expression which was injured in childhood.
Below is a list of 23 common dynamics or traits to look for if you are wondering about a potential unhealthy narcissist.
According to the DSM – Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, which therapists use as a guide, a person needs to exhibit only 55 percent of the identified symptoms to be considered a narcissist.
The 23 symptoms are:
- False Self
- Under grounded Reality
- Gradiose
- Narcissistic ego Supply
- Demand on Others
- No Real Feelings
- Envy
- Rationalizations
- Lies & Manipulations
- Emotional outbursts
- Minimize Rivals
- Self Delusions
- Status
- Controlling
- Workaholic or Work Avoidance
- Rigid & Perfectionistic
- Superficial Relationships
- Character Assassins
- Its All About Me!!
- Negotiations
- Healing
- Financial Controllers or Financial Disasters
- Addictions
Feel free to check out our Narcissism page which explores the topic of Narcissism and NPD in depth.
It takes an experienced therapist to make an accurate diagnosis for any Personality Disorder, including Narcissistic Personality Disorder. At the Energetics Institute, we offer Narcissism Counselling in Perth both for Narcissists, as well as people who are victims of Narcissists, who suffer from Narcissist Abuse Syndrome.
