7 Signs Someone is Secretly Narcissistic

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When people often talk about narcissism (NPD), the tendency is to imagine it in it’s most extreme and most easily recognizable form. But psychology actually says that there are two “faces” to narcissism: one grandiose and exhibitionist (called “overt narcissism”) and another vulnerable and sensitive (known as covert narcissism”).

At first glance, you probably wouldn’t even realize someone is a covert narcissist because of how much more reserved in nature they seem to be than their overt counterparts. But make no mistake, a covert narcissist is still a narcissist, and they can be every bit as manipulative, exploitative, ruthless, and inconsiderate. Here are a few signs.

DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose anyone. If you have been affected or been the victim of narcissistic behavior or abuse, please speak to somebody you trust or seek professional support.

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
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References:
Atlas, G. D., & Them, M. A. (2008). Narcissism and sensitivity to criticism: A preliminary investigation. Current psychology, 27(1), 62.
Luchner, A. F., Houston, J. M., Walker, C., & Houston, M. A. (2011). Exploring the relationship between two forms of narcissism and competitiveness. Personality and Individual Differences, 51(6), 779-782.
Rohmann, E., Neumann, E., Herner, M. J., & Bierhoff, H. W. (2012). Grandiose and vulnerable narcissism: Self-construal, attachment, and love in romantic relationships. European Psychologist, 17(4), 279.
Smolewska, K., & Dion, K. (2005). Narcissism and adult attachment: A multivariate approach. Self and Identity, 4(1), 59-68.

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Psychgo

Watching this to know if I'm narcissistic lol

bread_is_my_life

Just a reminder, if you feel related to one or few of these things mentioned in the video it doesn't mean you're automatically narcissistic. Everyone has narcissistic traits and it's completely normal If you feel like you sometimes act like ways mentioned in this video

maya

*7 signs someone is secretly narcissistic*
0:58 - They often act passive-aggressive
1:33 - They are easily envious of others
2:15 - They hold a lot of grudges
2:43 - They are highly sensitive to criticism
3:23 - They have false modesty
3:43 - They have self-serving empathy
4:16 - They think no one understands them

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Jo-Wilbe-Dina

Raised by a covert narcissist mother. All these are spot on, particularly the performative empathy. Everyone else in her life thinks she's a saint. My brother and I know the truth. For my own peace, I forgave her long ago and keep my distance as much as possible.

rifqah_hanaa

1. they often act passive aggressive.
2. they, re really envious of others.
3. they hold a lot of grudges
4. they are highly sensitive to criticisms.
5. they have false modesty
6. they have self serving empathy.
7. they think no one understands them.

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"you though I was a normal person, but it was me, Dio"

officialdashyt

Really happy you included the point at the start that you're not trying to demonise people, there's a lot of stigma around personality disorders which can make it harder for people who would benefit from a diagnosis to get it. I hope this video helps people on the path to understanding themselves!

ohno

whenever researching narcissism, you always see tons of people talking about how horrible narcissists are and their awful experiences with them. I'm surprised by the lack of actual narcissists here. I believe I am one and there's nothing I can do about that; I don't think my behavior is particularly bad but I do have pretty much all of these traits and I don't understand empathy.

DavidNikkiZane

I'm diagnosed with covert narcissism 2 years ago. It took me 2 years to finally accept that this is true and I have a problem and not 'they'. Just by looking back what I had done and said in the past 2 years made it very clear and especially when I started to look back further in history as a child. My behaviour, the results it had on my private life and many, many other concequences. I strongly believe that narcissists are in fact not fully grown adults. Due to circumstances at home they had to cope with the situation and didn't get the normal safe guidance and possibility to experience life to become a full grown up. Feeling no empathy is realy very hard, since it goes hand in hand with love and hapiness. When you can't feel these emotions, you miss the joy of life. This is why I truly believe that all narcissists are very depressed even if they look happy.

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waffouma

I was really worried watching this cause too many of these resonated with me. Knowing that these things may or may not be indicative of a larger problem has me shook right now. 😬

godbear

some maaajor things left out of #6 self serving empathy... the reason they do it isn't just to be viewed positively by other people... they do it to gain your trust, to manipulate you into feeling dependent on them, to gain power and control over you, etc!!!

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