Selfish Jerks - A Quick Explanation of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

If you've ever asked "why does he act that way?", then this video is for you.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is real and more relevant than ever. Understand why it matters in 2.5 minutes.

Why we made this video:

Sources and Related Resources:

Mayo Clinic on Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Web MD: What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Harvard Business Review: Narcissistic Leaders: The Incredible Pros, The Inevitable Cons

Wikipedia Links:

Personality Disorders

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Mental Health Resources:

National Mental Health Consumer Self-Help Clearinghouse
1–800–553–4539

Center for Mental Health Services National Mental Health Information Center
1–800–789–2647

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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!

[chazzi]

They seem to hate happy people in general. Really weird and controlling. No one is going to control what I want to look at.

[kellystone]

The quickest, simplest and best description of narcissism I have seen. No frills. The simple truth. They are selfish jerks. Thank you.

[sydneybobo]

not everyone w npd has the “i’m so perfect” symptoms. it can be the victim mentality as well. when it comes to npd is always “me me me”

[openscholar]

So it's basically when someone has a relentless drive to feel superior even if it means hurting others.

[nightmaresnight]

My dad is a narc. Today he lied and blamed me and brother for stealing his piggy im 26 my bro is 20.... he hid the piggy bank and said we are thief's.

[winder]

I think it's spreading... like in the days of Noah (when all the world was infected, save 8 people).

[phootphetishphilip]

My father never gave credit and always exclaimed that he did everything

You'll never hear a narcissist thank you can't win with

[Manicca]

Basically 90% of humanity by now, or perhaps it should rather be explained as "People are Selfish jerks" in general.
I meet more people who are selfish, unfriendly, doesn't care, doesn't listen daily, than I do the opposite.
ESPECIALLY on the internet.
Here, they claim some behaviour is "Trolling".
I grew up with a computer in the early 90's, and I've seen the internet and humans change over time...
Trolling used to be saying silly things that were harmless lies or pranks, basically linking someone to a Rickroll video.
Nowadays it's a disguse for being hateful, disgusting, degrading, disrespectful, bullying, spreading HARMFUL lies....

Sorry for this random rant, I just ended up on this video cause I am questioning daily why people act so poorly to others.
Why do people feel the need to do this?
I've seen people try "explain" it too, and claim it's cause they get a "power rush" from provoking others...
... that's when I turn around and say: "No, you do this cause you're an ass. No one but an Ass would get a power rush from this behaviour."

So yeah... TLDR; I'm tired of humans and their downward spiral into nasty shitcity of behaviours. :/

[FaxNoCopy]

I am trying to change. My bio mom, bio dad, and step dad are all Narcissists. I do not think I have it clinicly like them but I believe a lot of their traits passed on to me through learned behavior from them. I realize all the pain and hurt I have caused people through my actions. I destroyed relationship after relationship because I always believed I was better than everyone. Screw that I am tired of hurting people

[iwashere]

Being put through the ringer by one of these people is both a blessing and a curse. Good news is... once you’re broke, you can’t break the same way again. 🖖🌞 Next one will have to get creative.

[moonu]

I hope all my emphatic- spiritual sisters and brothers stay away from these sick individuals .Peace to you all!.✨🙏🏽

[DuncanRawlinson]

Couldn't be more relevant right about now.

[wordtothewise]

Selfishness leads to misery and nobody wants to be around a miserable person

[iannacn]

You try to ignore these psychopaths and they get angry. I don't have time for petty games. Can they go play in traffic?! Ugh I can't stand them. 🤮

[Nutsaq]

i have a narcissist in my class.
today i sat besides him and he commented on one of my teeth not being perfectly lined up and said that I needed braces. And when I told him that my doctor said that i dont need them, he facepalmed himself. He had just gotten new braces so he was very focused on having perfect teeth. He used to have his teeth pretty crooked, so i replied with "im glad that you got them" and he replied with "are you calling my tooths ugly?"

bruh this kid is annoying as hell

[doug]

A new boss at work has the traits you explained. He tried to roll all over me at work so I decided to just ignore him. It’s driving him nuts! He says good morning, I say nothing. He says it’s a little cool out there today, I say nothing. Recently he blew up at me because of my silence and told me that I would push him too far one of these days.i said nothing. He’s a persistent pain in the you know what. He’s been trying for a couple months now to establish some degree of dominance over me but I remain silent. It’ll be interesting to see how it turns out.

[manaleauxduclaire]

"Some are more equal than others." - George Orwell: Animal Farm.
"Some are less equal than others, narcs just don't realize it's them." - Some Philosopher.

[Simon-plzi]

You’re reaction to a narcissist is more of an indicator of what is going on within you, than your ability to identify a narcissist.

[UAM-]

It just so happens that my own sister is one unfortunately thanks for the explanation it was on point