March 03, 2010
Here are some signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder to look out for:
(If you’re reading this and feeling sick…. It’s time to end it.)
More on this subject to follow!
- Jealousy and possessiveness
- Excessive need to feel special, adored, loved, appreciated, or admired
- Rage attacks when you do not sufficiently meet his/her needs
- Controlling behaviors (trying to control how you spend your time, who you talk to, how you dress, etc.)
- Inflated self-esteem, or grandiosity (bragging, “fishing” for compliments)
- Dramatic, insecure behaviors
- Expecting you to take responsibility for making him/her feel better about him/herself
- Blaming you for behaviors or feelings (i.e., “YOU made me do this,” or “YOU made me feel this way.”)
- Not taking responsibility for angry behavior and justifying angry outbursts
- An attitude that demonstrates “the world revolves around me” and “you need to cater to my ideas, opinions, thoughts, and feelings.”
- An unwillingness to reflect on his/her own behaviors
I’m assuming you were involved with a narcissist. I was too. Unfortunately, even though we aren’t living together, he still makes my life a living hell.
If you are looking for information on narcissism or the narcissist, HealthyPlace.com has probably the most extensive section.