Me, Myself and Me: Are You Dealing with a Narcissist?
- kevinufoegbune
- Feb 23, 2024
- 2 min read
Narcissist, a word thrown about everywhere these days. Am I a narcissist, is she a narcissist? He did this and that to me, he must be a narcissist! Just because someone loves themselves, has a sense of confidence, or posts excessively on Instagram does not necessarily mean they are a narcissist.
A narcissist is an individual who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Speaking from a psychological standpoint, they have a poor sense of self, often because of a troubled childhood past and abuse. Oftentimes the culture an individual comes from can contribute to their propensity to develop NPD. As a result of their poor self-image, and lack of self-esteem, they utilize arrogance and abuse as maladaptive coping strategies to deal with their deep feelings of rejection and failure. From a spiritual perspective, we understand that narcissists are afflicted by a spirit known as Jezebel as referenced in the Holy Bible.
Are you dealing with a Narcissist? Here a several signs you very well may be:
1) A Lack of Empathy – You can pour out your heart to them and they remain unmoved.
2) Grandiose sense of Self – They often tell exaggerated lives to create an image of themselves that does not exist. This helps them to cope with what they feel are inequities when it comes to their identities.
3) They only connect with “It” people – A narcissist will not value those individuals who truly love them and instead will work to align themselves superficially with those individuals in society who hold power and privilege.
4) They exhibit extreme jealousy – They are easily jealous of others and do not hesitate to manipulate and exploit others for their gain.
Dealing with a narcissistic can take a toll on one’s mental health and whole being. Nevertheless, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery is possible, and I am here to help.
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Kevin Ufoegbune
You hit on a crucial distinction, Kevin, between casual use of 'narcissist' and the clinical reality of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, particularly how it often stems from a deep-seated poor sense of self. That outward grandiosity and lack of empathy you describe really do serve as maladaptive coping strategies, masking profound insecurity rather than true self-love. While your signs are incredibly insightful for recognizing potential red flags, truly understanding the nuances of NPD can be challenging for those trying to navigate such relationships or even self-reflect. For anyone looking to explore these indicators further and gain a clearer perspective, taking a reliable narcissistic personality disorder assessment can be a very helpful next step.