Description and characteristics of the narcissistic type of person

In psychology, there is the concept of a narcissistic type of personality. Narcissus - what does this mean?

it complex of mental manifestations and character traitsthat define human behavior.

What it is: definition

Who are the people - daffodils? Who is called narcissistic narcissist and what does it mean?

Narcissus - is an ego-centrist who revels in love for his own person.

He is obsessed with personal interests and does not notice anything else around.

In the common sense, the narcissus is a person constantly admiring his appearance. From the point of view of psychology, this concept is broader. It encompasses all people with a strong egocentric attitude, who are trying to protect themselves from any criticism.

This definition is borrowed. from greek mythology. According to legend, the beautiful young man saw his reflection in the water and fell in love with him. Aware of the hopelessness of the situation, he died of depression. A flower of narcissus grew from a drop of his blood.

Narcissism is the main feature of such personalities. They are convinced that they possess exceptional external data, natural talents.

Narcissism is an integral companion of pride. Pride gives a person vanity, arrogance, arrogance. He begins to boast of his virtues, many of which are imaginary.

In nature and society is always supported certain balance. Any idealization and excessiveness lead to the formation of negative attitudes. For this reason, the phenomenon of healthy, natural self-love is contrasted with the destructive narcissism of narcissus.

Causes

Like any mental phenomenon, narcissism has specific causes:

Low self esteem. Anyone with a similar problem has difficulty with self-identification. It is precisely the inability to understand oneself and the needs that are present that provokes an excessive concentration on one’s own personality. When a person does not understand something, he again and again returns to the riddle in order to obtain the desired answer. So the narcissus relentlessly “delves” into itself, since it does not feel wholeness.
Improper upbringing. Often parents, striving to give their children the best, unwittingly stimulate the development of their negative qualities. Common mistakes - excessive guardianship, constant praise, minimum requirements, lack of punishment for misconduct. All this leads to the formation of the child's wrong system of values.
He grows in an atmosphere of permissiveness with confidence in his exclusivity. This perception of reality is transferred to adulthood.
Psychological trauma. Certain psychological problems can be the basis for the development of personality disorders. Thus, difficult relationships with parents, accompanied by misunderstanding and humiliation in childhood, can be a reason for the development of excessive narcissism in an adult. Because of the situation experienced in childhood, such people react painfully to any criticism and do not allow outsiders to interfere in their lives.

Psychology

The mental phenomenon is expressed very clearly, therefore notice it easy.

People openly demonstrate to others my narcissism and rejection of any criticism.

Artificially created high self-esteem that does not have no real self confidence, manifested in an arrogant and derogatory attitude towards people around them. Narcissus strongly demonstrates its superiority at any opportunity.

He constantly talks about himself, trying to attract as much attention as possible. Moreover, the reported information is often not true or is presented in a significantly embellished form. This does not remain without public attention, which becomes a cause for ridicule.

The individual believes that everyone around must not only listen to him and express admiration, but help in solving problems.

He himself is devoid of compassion. He is deeply indifferent to the problems and interests of other people.

Lack of respect for the interlocutors can be expressed both in indifference and cruelty. Daffodils often deliberately provoke quarrels with opponents, getting pleasure from the conflict.

Lack of self-criticism does not allow a sober approach to the assessment of their shortcomings, which excludes the manifestation of the desire for self-improvement and work on yourself.

Interests only own interests makes a person lonely, because others do not feel the desire to communicate with him.

As a result, negative qualities are only aggravated, since development always occurs in the process of communicating with other people.

Signs of

Recognize the complex narcissus can be on typical grounds:

total non-acceptance of criticism;
dependence on the opinions of others;
narcissism, pride;
excessive self-conceit;
the need for admiration;
demonstrative behavior;
confidence in superiority;
lack of compassion;
ambition, vanity;
laziness.

Problems arise because of the contradictions that are breaking the personality. Low self-esteem is combined with narcissism, which does not allow you to work on your shortcomings and gain real confidence.

The need for admiration is not satisfied because reluctance to build productive relationships with people around you. Ambition (faith in success) is combined with laziness.

Daffodils hardly force themselves to do something that does not cause them sincere interest.

Eventually no effort required to achieve goals.

In psychology, there is a concept border guard. This is a person who, as a result of the negative situations transferred in the past, lacks adequate self-identification.

He uses immature and aggressive means of protection, fears loneliness and demonstrates vulnerability. Narcissus and the border guard are very similar, which sometimes complicates the precise definition of the psycho.

Pathological form: symptoms and treatment

Pathological narcissism differs from the standard in that in the first case the adequacy of perception of reality remains.

During the pathological process, a mental disorder is formed: the picture of the world is distorted, atypical reactions appear. People demonstrate a grandiose perception of their own "I."

Typical symptoms of a mental disorder in men and women:

confidence in their greatness and omnipotence;
the presence of constant fantasies about success;
extreme degree of self-confidence;
demonstration of superiority over others;
egocentrism;
frequent flashes of rage, aggression, if the needs are not met;
conflict;
contempt for others;
inability and unwillingness to sympathize.

With similar patients work problematicbecause they categorically do not want to admit that they have any problems.

Only the systematic work of a specialist in establishing a trusting relationship with a client can lead to getting tangible results.

But for this the patient himself must consent to treatmentrealizing the problem.

The main efforts of doctors are aimed at correcting self-esteem, developing the capacity for sympathy, developing the ability to accept criticism. A person must learn to be aware of himself as an ordinary person.

It is important to abandon the belief in their own exclusivity, originality.

Treatment of Adult Daffodils It is a long and laborious process that does not always produce the expected effect. For this reason, it is recommended to pay attention to the prevention of mental disorders.

Detection of typical symptoms in a child should be a reason for going to a specialist, since at an early age it is much easier to correct the problem by correcting the behavior.

Basic therapeutic measures:

yoga and meditation;
gestalt therapy;
transactional analysis;
taking medication.

Drug therapy used for symptomatic treatment. For example, to relieve stress symptoms that have a detrimental effect on health.

Theory of Z. Freud

Freud considered narcissism in terms of the choice of object to meet homosexual interests.

The scientist was repelled by the ancient Greek myth, in which the young man fell in love with himself.

According to Freud, people with a similar temperament tend to find the most similar representative same sex. Having sex with such an object can satisfy an existing need.

Freud singled out primary and secondary narcissism. The first form is a natural manifestation of the child’s interest in his own personality. The baby first knows itself, and after fully satisfying this need, it transfers its interest to external objects.

The secondary process is the result of a regression of mental development. Faced with difficulties and problems, a person abstracts from the surrounding reality and again concentrates on himself.

Difference from a psychopath

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder, which is expressed in aggressive, sophisticated, amoral thinking and behavior, are considered psychopaths.

Among criminal personalities, the highest percentage of psychopaths is because inadequacy and unpredictability their actions often lead to the violation of the law. At the same time, there are a lot of psychopaths among law-abiding citizens who lead a prosperous lifestyle.

Often a person hides his aggressive inclinations when dealing with unfamiliar people.

Him essence is manifested only after establishing close interpersonal relations with the object.

So, a respected specialist and loyal friend may be a house tyrant, keeping his wife and children at bay.

To psychopaths often characterized by narcissistic traits. Combines these psycho-types of inflated ego, lack of moral principles, obsession with self-interest, emotional callousness. At the same time, psychopaths differ from daffodils in the following ways:

calm attitude to lack of attention;
no need for admiration;
consideration of recognition, not as a goal, but as a means of obtaining power;
indifference to the opinions of others;
the ability to take care of others in order to manipulate.

They more prudent, cunning and inventive. They know how to fascinate to achieve their own interests.

If narcissism catches the eye instantly, then this behavior can be completely hidden from others.

Popular Movies

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