Ten Signs of Narcissism

Narcissism is characterised by a sense of entitlement. They have a need for constant attention and validation, can be very disagreeable and lack empathy for others.

This video outlines ten of the common signs of grandiose narcissism, sometimes referred to as overt narcissism, including emotional immaturity, a need for admiration, bragging, arrogance and dominance.

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The Dark Empath
What happens when a narcissist loses control over you?
Why do narcissists make their partners jealous?
How Covert Narcissists Manipulate
Ten Signs of Covert Narcissism

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[shelley]

I live with a narcissist who is a diabetic. He thinks he can just put a device on his body to regulate his bloodsugar, and still eat sugar. He refuses to change his diet. I gave up on him because like every other narcissist they think they are smarter than anyone in the room and that the rules don't apply to them. There is no reasoning with them, none. They are there own worst enemies. Run!

[coralking]

I always recommend your videos as I find the delivery of large quantities of complex material in a readily digestible and non patronising way is priceless. You have a way that makes things stick. However, I can now add accuracy to that list with complete certainty. My ex husband was actually diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, which isn’t something that happens a lot but he was an extreme case. This is an almost word for word description of him. All of it. Every last bit. People watching should know this information is what they really need to know.

[cp]

I believe you just described a good portion of medical administrators.

[wmhhealth]

My most recent relationship was with a female grandiose narcissist. She is a senior partner in a law firm and she made it sound as if the entire law firm was successful because of her presence. She is in positions of authority in several organizations as this gives her validation thus feeding her ego. I saw several bouts of narcissistic rage when she didn't get her way and it was obvious she was cheating on me especially towards the latter stages of the 4 months we were together. I had a bad vibe pretty much from the onset but gave her more time. 4 months isn't terrible but I regret not leaving within the first month.

[domif.b.]

I think this individual is often found in (top-) management...I could tell a fun story about a CEO, who portraied herself as a psychotherapist in front of her audience / employees...She hired me in order to coordinate operations in a country she didn't know anything about (thus my presence, but then, I got almost punished for my skills). +, I have a degree in psychology so it didn't take me that long to figure out her BS...even though I didn't openly say anything, she sensed it clearly. I ended my daily walk on eggshells rather quickly. From what I heard through the grapevines, she managed to collapse her company after being caught basically stealing (a lot!) from her major client...

[TheCuCuTrain]

Wow I know someone who checked every box!

[ISleepWithAFanOn]

I live with someone like this. My life is hell. I want to leave.

[flowerpower]

Yea I agree with your video, they can also be a very charming and aultristic, very deceiving, but very controlling, they are dangerous people 👍❤️🌸

[imnoel]

Thank you Darren. These lists are helpful for keeping me up to date on how to spot these people. I've found that the coverts can act like raging grandiose narcissists when the mask slips. Underneath, they are all utterly selfish, vindictive, control craving "victims" incapable of love.

[wendyelliott]

Yup. You are so right. He flaunted any authority. Small things like parking at the front door of the mall, because he was the most important. He tried to distract and impress anyone he needed something from. He thought he could charm his way to the top.

[gerrycastlemanwarde]

question Darren, Can a person be both Grandiose and vulnerable? I have an in-law that is definitely grandiose but I know he is a very vulnerable behind it all. He is not a nice person either way.

[Stjerneklang]

When I told my psychiatrist I had delusions of being a dog, he told me to get of his couch. Every dog has his day I thought as I laid down on the floor and started telling him about my infallible Middle East peace plan.

[garryyoung]

You’ve just perfectly described my ex wife.

[timhuffmaster]

This describes my late husband to a T. I was treated atrociously by him and even began to think that I was the narcissist Your presentation has alleviated that concern.
Thank you again for sharing your expertice.

[FilipRanogajec]

If they would fell from the height of their own ego, it would be as if they fell from kilometers of actual height onto the concrete.

[bittersweet]

I have a former sister-in-law who fits that description, and at the time I actually thought she was suffering from manic episodes, she was a workaholic, successful, social climber... could it be she was both? She never seemed to be depressed, and it's only my assumption she was manic.

[erikavaleries]

Grandiose is more obnoxious but much easier to cope, to me

[emmescheeff]

Thank you this video, Darren. I’m afraid you just described my ex 😂

[christinerobertson]

My Mom, to a tee. No contact for a year.

[blessmyheart]

This video describes my ex best friend to. a. tee. Wow. I didn’t start seeing all of these traits in her until the last year of our friendship and more and more they became grotesquely apparent. It got so bad toward the end that I couldn’t speak more than two sentences without her interrupting me and turning the conversation back to herself. Everything that happened to me happened to her only better (or worse). The stories I could tell would shock most people. In the end, when I couldn’t take any more of this crazy self imposed drama she continually placed herself in and the constant negativity and self pity and simply told her I needed a break, suddenly I was the worst person on earth. This after giving so much of myself, my finances, my time, my empathy to the point of being emotionally drained for over a year. When I told her that I would not be manipulated that way she called ME a narcissist. Of course, everyone to her was a narcissist. That is when I cut off ties with her for good. She fools everybody with her charm and outgoing nature but inwardly she is an EXTREMELY evil person. This happened in July 2023 it is now Jan 2024 and I am still healing. BTW she is friends with my son in laws mother and inserts herself into family events. My self care for now is steering clear. She is NEVER welcome in my life again.