4 Types of Narcissism

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Leading psychologist and author of "Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving a Relationship With a Narcissist" Dr. Ramani Durvasula walks us through the 4 types of narcissism that you need to know.

She answers:
What percentage of the population/how many people are narcissistic?
What is a grandiose narcissist?
What is a covert narcissist?
What is a malignant narcissist?
What is a communal narcissist?
How do you spot the signs of each type of narcissist?
Which type of narcissist makes a good criminal?
Which types of narcissists have empathy?
Which type of narcissism is often misdiagnosed with depression?
Which type of narcissist loves to post on social media?
Are there more narcissistic men or women?
Does narcissism help people become successful in their career?
Does success make people narcissistic?

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[lindabyn]

She really needs her own channel. Dr Ramani is so articulate.

[prostyle]

I was with a narcissist for 12 years.
19 to 33. I'm 54 now and it's been 21 years. One thing I can say for sure.
If their absence brings you peace you did not lose them you have won yourself again

[kathleensmith]

My Dad was malignant narcissist. I was scapegoated as a child and still am by 4 siblings, but am becoming able to transition to truth teller at age 64! Thanks be to God.

[BoojeeRedneck]

The _communal narcissist_ never does those “charitable”things when no one is there to witness it.

[gaminawulfsdottir]

I could listen to this woman talk all day. Her signal-to-noise ratio is delightfully high. No weasel words, no null syllables, just confident information.

[sne]

I have an aggressive bipolar narcissistic mother with no empathy and my father is a covert narcissist. Me being alive and okay is indeed a miracle.

[rakketz]

What a beautiful and intelligent woman she is. You can tell how excited she is to talk about something she's super knowledgeable about.

[shysun]

I am a self aware narcissist, and everything she says about narcissism; is true!!

[KFordVideos]

Getting my Psychology degree via YouTube today. Can't stop watching these videos.

[janeukraine]

2:00 Grandiose
2:28 Malignant
3:43 Covert
6:50 Communal

[donrominski]

My spouse accused me of being a covert narcissist. I took her accusation seriously and started reading about it. I also suggested to my spouse that we go a marriage therapist to discuss my narcissism openly and get feedback from a professional. She refused. So I started seeing a therapist on my own. We have now been meeting for several months. I sincerely want to understand if indeed I am a narcissist, and if so, where it came from and what I can do about it. The therapy session included a test for covert narcissism. While these types of tests are less than perfect, the test indicated that I was above average for covert narcissism but within the normal range. According to my therapist, nearly everyone carries some some elements of covert narcissism but it can range from nearly nonexistent to extreme. So far, based on the testing and my therapists input, my narcissistic tendencies appear to not be abnormal and not dysfunctional. But I will continue to work with my therapist to try to become more aware of any narcissistic tendencies and to develop ways to eliminate or minimize them. This isn't easy but I am trying my best. I just wish my spouse would be willing to discuss her perceptions with me, and maybe the therapist as well, so I could better understand her experiences and how I may be triggering them. But anytime I ask to discuss it, she just becomes angry and refuses to engage.

[trinni]

1. Classical narcissism 2:02
2. Covert narcissism 3:50
3. Communal narcissism 7:00
4. Acquired narcissism 11:34

[mpwkxbv]

My parents are both narcissists. My father is a malignant narcissist and my mom is a covert narcissist. What a couple. It’s a nightmare to live with them. I had to be my own parent because they would only care about themselves. I had to be a dad and a mom to my siblings. When we all finished college by working part time, we moved out and got jobs. Lo and behold, they both demanded half of our salaries because they endured raising us. Wow. We cut ties with them and helped our grandparents instead. We’re all worried that we might become narcissist like them but we’re thankful we’re not. It’s so hard but we’re so glad we survived.

[marcusrodriguez]

I’m in the medical field. I agree, the issue lies when we label people in these “disorders”. When it could be a personality trait. You don’t have to light me up if you disagree. Just make your point.

[trocycling]

I'm a coach and had an athlete who was a narcissist. He got in my head, drove me absolutely nuts, but also intrigued me. He would say the most odd things, and i couldn't figure out where he was coming from until I came across Dr. Ramani.

[Deshie]

i was w a covert narcissist for only two years and let me tell you, DONT SECOND GUESS THE RED FLAGS. its not worth it man

[Beenoreeno]

when you realize family members are matching perfectly to the descriptions

[bhavya]

I initially thought I was a narcissist, maybe a mix of covert and communal, my ex used to keep telling me I was a narcissist so I blamed myself but this video changed my views, no I am not a narcissist, I am a human, an empathetic giving human who takes accountability for their actions, who knows when I did something wrong and I need to make it right, I feel immensely guilty for hurting others and I give and give and give and only expect a little respect and love from the other person and isn't expecting love in return is what a normal human expects... No way I am a narcissist.... First my father then my bf of two years kept making me feel how I was not good enough.... I am tired of narcissists making me feel I am insufficient... Thank you dr. Ramani.... Knowledge does make one powerful!

[cella-dijb]

I lived with a Narcissist for 19yrs😢, I looked pale & older than my age but now I realized that nothing can be compared to ones peace of mind. I am glowing and Jesus is taking care of me.

Looking back, am like how the hell did I survive those years? God, my kids & my keyboard...music were my Solace, the reason I was sane throughout the Abuse.


I will "never" go back to what broke me👌. Proudly a survivor 🙌

[AvgDude]

Me: "Doc, ya gotta tell me. Am I a psychopath, sociopath, or narcissist?"

Doc: "You're none of those. You're just standard, pedestrian asshole."

Me: "Oh thank God!... I thought there was something wrong with me."