Who Do You Know That Fits This Description?

[mudwhistle]

Many famous people have narcissistic traits. You may know someone personally who exhibits this type of personality disorder. While reading this you may even say to yourself; "Damn....that fits him to a Tee!!!"

Narcissism

Excessive preoccupation with self and lack of empathy for others.

Narcissism is the personality trait that features an exaggerated sense of the person's own importance and abilities. People with this trait believe themselves to be uniquely gifted and commonly engage in fantasies of fabulous success, power, or fame. Arrogant and egotistical, narcissistics are often snobs, defining themselves by their ability to associate with (or purchase the services of) the "best" people. They expect special treatment and concessions from others. Paradoxically, these individuals are generally insecure and have low self-esteem. They require considerable admiration from others and find it difficult to cope with criticism. Adversity or criticism may cause the narcissistic person to either counterattack in anger or withdraw socially. Because narcissistic individuals cannot cope with setbacks or failure, they often avoid risks and situations in which defeat is a possibility.

Another common characteristic of narcissistic individuals is envy and the expectation that others are envious as well. The self-aggrandizement and self-absorption of narcissistic individuals is accompanied by a pronounced lack of interest in and empathy for others. They expect people to be devoted to them but have no impulse to reciprocate, being unable to identify with the feelings of others or anticipate their needs. Narcissistic people often enter into relationships based on what other people can do for them.

During adolescence, when the individual is making the transition from childhood to adulthood, many demonstrate aspects of narcissism. These traits, related to the adolescent's need to develop his or her own sense of self, do not necessarily develop into the disorder that psychologists have studied for decades, known as narcissistic personality disorder. In 1898, Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was the first psychologist to address narcissism in a published work. Sigmund Freud claimed that sexual perversion is linked to the narcissistic substitution of the self for one's mother as the primary love object in infancy. In 1933, psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957) described the "phallic-narcissistic" personality type in terms that foreshadow the present-day definition: self-assured, arrogant, and disdainful. In 1969, Theodore Milton specified five criteria for narcissistic personality disorder in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III): (1) inflated self-image; (2) exploitative; (3) cognitive expansiveness; (4) insouciant temperament; and (5) deficient social conscience.

The person with narcissistic personality disorder experiences a powerful need to be admired and seems consumed with his or her own interests and feelings. Individuals with this disorder have little or no empathy for others and an inflated sense of their own importance and of the significance of their achievements. It is common for persons with this disorder to compare themselves to famous people of achievement and to express surprise when others do not share or voice the same perception. They feel entitled to great praise, attention, and deferential treatment by others, and have difficulty understanding or acknowledging the needs of others. They envy others and imagine that others are envious of them. The person with narcissistic personality disorder has no patience with others, and quickly strays from situations where he or she is not the center of attention and conversation. According to DSM-IV, narcissistic personality disorder affects less than 1% of the general population. Of those, between half and three-fourths are male.

Secondary features of narcissistic personality disorder include feelings of shame or humiliation, depression, and mania. Narcissistic personality disorder has also been linked to anorexia nervosa, substance-related disorders (especially cocaine abuse), and other personality disorders.

Read more: Narcissism Information on Healthline

People who have shown narcissistic personality disorder are well documented. Criminals exhibit this trait. Dictators almost always exhibit extreme traits. Some would say that Charlie Sheen exhibits narcissism.

Here is a list of famous people that could have been defined by psychologists as at the very least borderline personality disorders:

Mommar Quaddafi
Joseph Stalin
Adolph Hitler
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Tom Cruise
Oprah Winfrey
Micheal Jackson
Elvis Presley
Sylvester Stallone
Steven Seagal
Mel Gibson
Burt Reynolds
Jean-Claude Van Damme

These are just the most obvious.

The problem seems to be narcissists tend to attract facilitators. Many are wealthy and are surrounded by sycophants who allow them to get away with conduct that most people can't. They allow them to indulge their fantasies in hopes of basking in their glow or maybe some of their greatness will rub off on them, or better yet, a few bucks may come their way.

It seems that eventually people who drift to the dark-side of narcissism end up going into a pit of despair and eventually destroy themselves. There are healthy forms of narcissism. Feelings of self-worth or self-confidence for one. Sticking to their principles is another. Being inflexible and not compromising on important issues. Ronald Reagan was a prime example of this even though Ron jr. can't seem to stop trashing him in public because of differences in lifestyles and political beliefs. People with strong personalities tend to rub people the wrong way.

Many may admire a narcissist at the same time many hate them. It seems to go with the territory. I've been reading around and the best suggestion I saw was avoidance. If you meet one, avoid them at all costs. When two narcissists get together there are usually angry exchanges because neither will give an inch on issues. Sometimes when you get in an argument with a narcissist you need to take a step back and stop responding because let's face it, you're never going to change their minds. Too many years of denial and lying to themselves have gone into the making of their personality. Sometimes it's best to just cut your losses, real or imagined, and just drop the conversation.

Just food for thought

Link

Narcissism Explained

 

[California Girl]

This thread is about me, huh?








*Disclaimer: The less intelligent may not get the joke.*

 

[mudwhistle]

This thread is about me, huh?








*Disclaimer: The less intelligent may not get the joke.*

Uh....nope.

My first choice would be Obama. But I was also talking about Charlie Sheen.

 

[California Girl]

This thread is about me, huh?








*Disclaimer: The less intelligent may not get the joke.*

Uh....nope.

My first choice would be Obama. But I was also talking about Charlie Sheen.

Oh, so not a thread about me?

Yea, it would fit both Obama and Sheen.... and about 95% of congress, and 100% of Hollywood.

 

[The T]

Many famous people have narcissistic traits. You may know someone personally who exhibits this type of personality disorder. While reading this you may even say to yourself; "Damn....that fits him to a Tee!!!"

Narcissism

Excessive preoccupation with self and lack of empathy for others.

Narcissism is the personality trait that features an exaggerated sense of the person's own importance and abilities. People with this trait believe themselves to be uniquely gifted and commonly engage in fantasies of fabulous success, power, or fame. Arrogant and egotistical, narcissistics are often snobs, defining themselves by their ability to associate with (or purchase the services of) the "best" people. They expect special treatment and concessions from others. Paradoxically, these individuals are generally insecure and have low self-esteem. They require considerable admiration from others and find it difficult to cope with criticism. Adversity or criticism may cause the narcissistic person to either counterattack in anger or withdraw socially. Because narcissistic individuals cannot cope with setbacks or failure, they often avoid risks and situations in which defeat is a possibility.

Another common characteristic of narcissistic individuals is envy and the expectation that others are envious as well. The self-aggrandizement and self-absorption of narcissistic individuals is accompanied by a pronounced lack of interest in and empathy for others. They expect people to be devoted to them but have no impulse to reciprocate, being unable to identify with the feelings of others or anticipate their needs. Narcissistic people often enter into relationships based on what other people can do for them.

During adolescence, when the individual is making the transition from childhood to adulthood, many demonstrate aspects of narcissism. These traits, related to the adolescent's need to develop his or her own sense of self, do not necessarily develop into the disorder that psychologists have studied for decades, known as narcissistic personality disorder. In 1898, Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) was the first psychologist to address narcissism in a published work. Sigmund Freud claimed that sexual perversion is linked to the narcissistic substitution of the self for one's mother as the primary love object in infancy. In 1933, psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich (1897-1957) described the "phallic-narcissistic" personality type in terms that foreshadow the present-day definition: self-assured, arrogant, and disdainful. In 1969, Theodore Milton specified five criteria for narcissistic personality disorder in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III): (1) inflated self-image; (2) exploitative; (3) cognitive expansiveness; (4) insouciant temperament; and (5) deficient social conscience.

The person with narcissistic personality disorder experiences a powerful need to be admired and seems consumed with his or her own interests and feelings. Individuals with this disorder have little or no empathy for others and an inflated sense of their own importance and of the significance of their achievements. It is common for persons with this disorder to compare themselves to famous people of achievement and to express surprise when others do not share or voice the same perception. They feel entitled to great praise, attention, and deferential treatment by others, and have difficulty understanding or acknowledging the needs of others. They envy others and imagine that others are envious of them. The person with narcissistic personality disorder has no patience with others, and quickly strays from situations where he or she is not the center of attention and conversation. According to DSM-IV, narcissistic personality disorder affects less than 1% of the general population. Of those, between half and three-fourths are male.

Secondary features of narcissistic personality disorder include feelings of shame or humiliation, depression, and mania. Narcissistic personality disorder has also been linked to anorexia nervosa, substance-related disorders (especially cocaine abuse), and other personality disorders.

Read more: Narcissism Information on Healthline

People who have shown narcissistic personality disorder are well documented. Criminals exhibit this trait. Dictators almost always exhibit extreme traits. Some would say that Charlie Sheen exhibits narcissism.

Here is a list of famous people that could have been defined by psychologists as at the very least borderline personality disorders:

Mommar Quaddafi
Joseph Stalin
Adolph Hitler
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Tom Cruise
Oprah Winfrey
Micheal Jackson
Elvis Presley
Sylvester Stallone
Steven Seagal
Mel Gibson
Burt Reynolds
Jean-Claude Van Damme

These are just the most obvious.

The problem seems to be narcissists tend to attract facilitators. Many are wealthy and are surrounded by sycophants who allow them to get away with conduct that most people can't. They allow them to indulge their fantasies in hopes of basking in their glow or maybe some of their greatness will rub off on them, or better yet, a few bucks may come their way.

It seems that eventually people who drift to the dark-side of narcissism end up going into a pit of despair and eventually destroy themselves. There are healthy forms of narcissism. Feelings of self-worth or self-confidence for one. Sticking to their principles is another. Being inflexible and not compromising on important issues. Ronald Reagan was a prime example of this even though Ron jr. can't seem to stop trashing him in public because of differences in lifestyles and political beliefs. People with strong personalities tend to rub people the wrong way.

Many may admire a narcissist at the same time many hate them. It seems to go with the territory. I've been reading around and the best suggestion I saw was avoidance. If you meet one, avoid them at all costs. When two narcissists get together there are usually angry exchanges because neither will give an inch on issues. Sometimes when you get in an argument with a narcissist you need to take a step back and stop responding because let's face it, you're never going to change their minds. Too many years of denial and lying to themselves have gone into the making of their personality. Sometimes it's best to just cut your losses, real or imagined, and just drop the conversation.

Just food for thought

Link

Narcissism Explained

Read that enablers...our government is repleat with folks that are enabled to continue their ignorence and arrogance.

 

[Big Black Dog]

I don't know of anybody who is more important to me than me...

 

[auditor0007]

This thread is about me, huh?








*Disclaimer: The less intelligent may not get the joke.*

Uh....nope.

My first choice would be Obama. But I was also talking about Charlie Sheen.

Oh, so not a thread about me?

Yea, it would fit both Obama and Sheen.... and about 95% of congress, and 100% of Hollywood.

And the vast majority who post here.

 

[Modbert]

Mmmm, copypasta.

 

[mudwhistle]

Mmmm, copypasta.

Which part?

The part in quotes or the part I wrote?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Mmmm, copypasta.

Which part?

The part in quotes or the part I wrote?

Why respond to a TROLL?

 

[mudwhistle]

Mmmm, copypasta.

Which part?

The part in quotes or the part I wrote?

Why respond to a TROLL?

I thought he was a mod.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

Which part?

The part in quotes or the part I wrote?

Why respond to a TROLL?

I thought he was a mod.

He is a mod, but he is also a board troll.

 

[editec]

SELF LOVE can go overboard.

But if you don't have ANY self love, (you are self loathing) then you are way more screwed up than a Narcissist.

Narcissism isn't a BINARY event, folks. One doesn't become a narcissist just because one loves oneself.

It is, like so many other human traits, a trait that we all share to some degree or the other.

Narcissists are selfish, but that condition is not sociopathic...those who exhibit a near total lack of empathy are sociopathic, but the above certainly makes narcissism sound like that sociopathy.

Narcisssism is to a gun like socipathy is to a cannon, folks.

We ALL know people who are narcissistic.

Many of those types post here daily.

 

[Two Thumbs]

That run down fits most pols that I have seen on air.

Or at least the arrogance part of it.

Sheens issue is that no one gave a damn about what he's done and now his brain is roasted and can no longer properly relate.

 

[mudwhistle]

That run down fits most pols that I have seen on air.

Or at least the arrogance part of it.

Sheens issue is that no one gave a damn about what he's done and now his brain is roasted and can no longer properly relate.

Last word from Sheen was it was all an act.

 

[Two Thumbs]

That run down fits most pols that I have seen on air.

Or at least the arrogance part of it.

Sheens issue is that no one gave a damn about what he's done and now his brain is roasted and can no longer properly relate.

Last word from Sheen was it was all an act.

I didn't pay that much attention to him.

The Bi-winner thing was funny. but after the tiger blood moment, I tuned out.

He could die this moment and it would have zero affect on me beyond being happy for his kids that they don't have to grow up with a spoiled child as a parent.