It's not me, it's you … An inside into narcissistic personality disorder

This video describes the signs and symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5). In addition, the video discusses the most recent form of treatment available for those diagnosed with the disorder.

The purpose of the video is to educate and spread awareness on this disorder and not to replace an official diagnosis from a medical professional.

This video was made by the McMaster students Andrea Krishnapillai, Meghna Annapoorna, Sarah Longo, Tamara Mohanavathanan and Yueyang Bao in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

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[dama]

THE NARCISSIST'S PRAYER:
That didn't happen.
And if it did, it wasn't that bad.
And if it was, that's not a big deal.
And if it is, that's not my fault.
And if it was, I didn't mean it.
And if I did...
You deserved it!

[raylopez]

Most people will never know these types of people exits until you live with one, they make terrible partner.

[doommissed]

Being diagnosed as a narcissist was a crazy day. It’s very real and I was born with it. It took me a long time to even realise and understand that no one else thought the same way as me.

[priyanrock]

The major problem is they won't accept their behaviour as bad and they blame us for their toxic behaviour

[lindafurr]

Don’t forget the silent treatment. Narcissists are good at that. My late husband used that as punishment when I didn’t “obey his highness” and I loved it. He was an alcoholic narcissist. Fun times😡

[a.l.y.h.a]

Am I the only one whose jamming to the song “Toxic” by Britney Spears in the background 😂

[ivan.gryazin]

I’m a narcissist who underwent a treatment therapy. I never lost most of my narcissistic traits, since most of these are expressed subconsciously, and I can only look back at them. Even with that, it’s a lot easier to live and see others not through the prism of myself

[dragon]

They never let you in, your always on the outside.

[mahala]

You never ever even think about this unless you’ve had to experience it first hand like it’s insane it makes you feel so weird like you are somehow still in the wrong

[missgaymatte]

I suspect that I’m a high functioning narcissist, I’m able to put on a very friendly face, and do things for others that I know are helpful, listen well, ask leading questions, and generally get along, but I suspect it comes from a pathological need to be liked, because I find it difficult to like myself, and usually second guess my actions. I end up thinking I’ve exposed my own insecurity to others, so I overcompensate by presenting as calm and affable, which only repeats the cycle.

I know that self love and forgiveness is the way out, but mental patterns are very hard to shake. Hopefully being at least aware of this is the first step to recovery

[ellamason]

I know someone with these symptoms. No remorse. Never say sorry nor admit his mistakes. When he hurt me emotionally, blamed me for being sensitive. We already broke up but still sends emails blaming me for the break up. 😣

[rendagreat]

i just love how they have britney spears toxic playing in the background lol

[BlessedForever]

It's very exhausting dealing with such people, especially when they are unwilling to get help

[christar]

If you’re one of those rare individuals who is an empath like I am I have strong cautionary words for you. If you see a narcissist run away from them far and fast because you are their favorite “food “.

[johnconradconde]

I have this member of our family who have these symptoms that you mentioned. He can't keep his yelling shut for even 1 single day, when you're done with all your chores and finally have time for yourself, he will yell at you because you're doing "nothing", because you're doing "nothing", he will look for chores for you to do (look everywhere, even stuffs in his room) because he doesn't want you to do "nothing", he always yell at you saying "use your brain", " don't you have brain?!", and then "I graduated 3 times already, I am a smart person", he think he knows everything, he think he's smart enough when I got more achievements than him hahaha, he doesn't want to admit his mistakes, he is "always" right then all you need to do is to shut up, like what's the point? Will he listen? No, because he's right, when he forgot something, he will blame you for not telling him, if he got cut because of the knife he was holding, he will blame the knife, if he throws a stone and doesn't hit the thing he want to hit, he will blame the stone... Because of him, I got depressed, I can't wait to have a job and leave here, a while ago, he almost punch me (last time was kick, he kicked me), but I do pity him, because of his personality, he doesn't have any friends and no one wants to accompany him anymore, and because of it, he is jealous of me... I really do pity him, he's alone, always angry because he seeks love and attention, his son and daughter afraid to talk to him, poor boy, but there's this side of me saying "you got what you deserve!"

[alexvalmont]

this violin rendition or toxic in the background is worse than all my personality disorders combined

[lynnolmsted]

A true narcissist does not admit guilt, shame, or responsibilities for anything they have done. Narcissistic is incurable.
W.

[Thenamelessnarcissist]

As someone diagnosed with NPD, by god is it amusing watching all the people who have no idea what it REALLY is trying to comment about their "Narcissistic" exes

[sepehradonis]

From what I learned from this video:
Me: Covert narcissist
My best friend: Overt narcissist
We have a very weird Friendship and we both are insecure af but always cover it by our extreme egos

[MatrixMaster]

Great Information, Thanks For Sharing^^