Have you ever you meet people who every time too confident and not once want to accept other people's opinion? Or maybe, you have personality as that?Careful, it could be that including mental disorders which named gnarcissistic personality disorder.
Feeling a little narcissistic, selfish, and proud of yourself is human. But in extreme conditions, narcissism is a mental disorder that can affect physical and mental health. The exact cause of this condition is not known, but it may be related to a person's ability to manage stress.
Recognize Narcissistic Character
A person with narcissistic personality disorder feels he is very important in everything, and has very low empathy for others. People with this disorder also have excessive and unhealthy self-confidence, thinking that they are above all else.
In addition, there are several characteristics of people with narcissistic personality disorder that can be recognized:
- Behaving arrogantly and feeling the need for constant admiration.
- Feeling envious of others and convinced that others are jealous of him.
- Hoping to be known as a superior figure, even though there are no supporting achievements or achievements.
- Often overestimates his talents and achievements, and feels he has great rights.
- Expect service and compliance from others.
- Busy with fantasies about power, success, beauty, intelligence, or the perfect partner.
- Taking advantage of others to get what they want.
- Inability or unwillingness to understand the needs and feelings of others.
- Often thinks about himself and talks a lot about himself, including always trying to always win in every situation.
- Have unrealistic ideals and very fast mood swings.
A study shows that parenting styles that give their children endless compliments and place children as the greatest without seeing the truth can also create narcissistic seeds in a person.
Impact Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder can have an impact on sufferers, including:
- Have a fragile personalityThis personality disorder can make sufferers feel insecure, embarrassed, vulnerable, and humiliated when criticized. In fact, not all criticism from others is negative. It could be, criticism and input from others useful for personal personality development.
- Easy to get depressedNot only can not accept criticism, people with narcissistic personality disorder tend to feel depression and mood disorders because they always want perfection.
- Difficulty socializingIf not treated properly, this disorder can cause sufferers to have difficulty building social relationships, have problems at work or school, have a tendency to abuse drugs, consume alcohol, and even wish to commit suicide.
- Susceptible to some diseasesAccording to research, people with personality disorders are more susceptible to disease than normal people. There are several diseases that are believed to be associated with narcissistic personality disorder, including heart and blood vessel disorders, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and hypothyroidism. These conditions can occur in both men and women.
How to Handle Narcissists Properly
A person with extreme narcissism is recommended to undergo psychotherapy or therapy that involves exchanging thoughts and feelings with a therapist. The goal is to understand the causes of emotions, reasons for wanting to compete, difficulty trusting others and the habit of looking down on others.
In addition, therapy also helps narcissists learn how to relate to others and are better able to understand feelings and accept reality. It's also important to keep an open mind, focus on your goals, and learn to relax and manage stress.
So do you recognize the narcissist around you or do you experience it yourself? It is recommended to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for proper treatment.
