NPD
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition where one has an usually high self-importance. Most people with npd admiration and attention. Some may lack or have no empathy. They may also be competitive, arrogant, argumentative, etc. However these are not always the case.NPD terms , NPD types, Diagnostic Criteria
NPD terms
EP / Equal person - Someone who a narcissist views as close to or on the same level as oneself.
CHP / Chosen person - A specific person in an NPD person’s life that is valued and favorable above all others – the notable characteristic being that they are seen as Worthy of one’s time/effort and are prized in certain ways.
Narc rage - Narc rage is a direct response when someone with NPD perceives threats or attacks on their self-esteem, sense of entitlement, or grandiose self-image. It could be seen as a toddler who is mad/confused that something didn't go their way.
Narc high - An extreme emotional state that happens when an Narc's delusions of grandure and inflated sense of self are very prominent, it usually presents as extreme feelings of invincibility, powerfulness, and an almost manic happiness
Supply - The material ( compliments, attention, praise, + etc ) that fuel an NPD person with energy, motivation, and an overall good-mood. Don’t underestimate how important this is, if ‘supply’ levels deplete or aren’t met negative episodes / meltdowns are bound to ensue. Just as well, energy and motivation will drop drastically.
Splitting - A term used with most/all Cluster-B personality disorders. Characterized by a sudden and abrupt shift in opinion/view on a certain thing.
Example: Going from liking a person very much to absolutely despising them within the span of an hour.
NPD types
Overt NPD
Covert NPD
Antagonistic NPD
Malignant NPD
Communal NPD
Diagnostic Criteria
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
- Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).
- Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
- Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions).
- Requires excessive admiration.
- Has a sense of entitlement (i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations).
- Is interpersonally exploitative (i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends).
- Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others.
- Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
- Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.