Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a disorder with a major sense of self-importance, a deep need for approval and a lack of understanding for others. But behind this self-importance is an easily broken self-esteem that is defenseless to the slightest disapproval. Narcissistic is defined as having an extreme interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs. People with this disorder often believe they are of primary importance in everybody’s life or to anyone they meet. The word comes from a Greek myth in which a handsome young man named Narcissus sees his own reflection in a pool of water and falls in
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Traits for this disorder can start occurring during pre-teen or teenage years, normally when someone starts to find their “personality”. However it can also appear as early as age 8, when small children become more aware of humans reaction to each other. Even though an exact cause is not known, most think it is a mix of things such as: reaction to stress, how someone was raised, too much attention given to a child during younger years, and even ignoring or abusing a child could also lead to them becoming self-centered. Psychology Today says that in a 2008 study 62% of people with NPD are male where as 38% are female which is surprising to most people’s assumptions. These are some of the signs and symptoms according to Medical News …show more content…
These resources are the following:
• Goodman, Cynthia Lechan., and Barbara Leff. The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Professional, Reassuring Advice for Coping with the Disorder: At Work, at Home, and in Your Family. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
• Payson, Eleanor D. The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family. Royal Oak, MI: Julian Day Publications, 2002. Print.
• Webb, Jonice, and Christine Musello. Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
• Zayn, Cynthia, and M.S. Kevin Dibble. "Narcissistic Lovers: How to Cope, Recover and Move on Paperback – 30 Mar 2007." Narcissistic Lovers: How to Cope, Recover and Move On: Amazon.co.uk: Cynthia Zayn, Kevin Dibble: 9780882822839: Books. New Horizon Press, 30 Mar. 2007. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.
If you have any other questions or concerns you can visit your regular or nearest doctor for more information about the disorder or refer to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for other information or coping with
Traits for this disorder can start occurring during pre-teen or teenage years, normally when someone starts to find their “personality”. However it can also appear as early as age 8, when small children become more aware of humans reaction to each other. Even though an exact cause is not known, most think it is a mix of things such as: reaction to stress, how someone was raised, too much attention given to a child during younger years, and even ignoring or abusing a child could also lead to them becoming self-centered. Psychology Today says that in a 2008 study 62% of people with NPD are male where as 38% are female which is surprising to most people’s assumptions. These are some of the signs and symptoms according to Medical News …show more content…
These resources are the following:
• Goodman, Cynthia Lechan., and Barbara Leff. The Everything Guide to Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Professional, Reassuring Advice for Coping with the Disorder: At Work, at Home, and in Your Family. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
• Payson, Eleanor D. The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family. Royal Oak, MI: Julian Day Publications, 2002. Print.
• Webb, Jonice, and Christine Musello. Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print.
• Zayn, Cynthia, and M.S. Kevin Dibble. "Narcissistic Lovers: How to Cope, Recover and Move on Paperback – 30 Mar 2007." Narcissistic Lovers: How to Cope, Recover and Move On: Amazon.co.uk: Cynthia Zayn, Kevin Dibble: 9780882822839: Books. New Horizon Press, 30 Mar. 2007. Web. 12 Oct. 2015.
If you have any other questions or concerns you can visit your regular or nearest doctor for more information about the disorder or refer to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for other information or coping with