Why would I not be a narcissist?

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. And here I discuss my own personal experience living with narcissistic personality disorder. Including the symptoms and behaviors associated with this disorder, as well as how it has affected my life. I also share some of my coping strategies and how I have been able to manage the disorder, along with helping you understanding your loved ones and their behaviors that may seem almost incomprehensible and potentially hurtful. Hopefully, my channel will provide insight into what it's like to live with narcissistic personality disorder, as well as what it's like for your loved ones. Thank you for watching!

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[roddywilliams]

I married one and let me tell you it was the biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my life… draining

[justanomorifan]

People that don't have the personality disorder and are just pricks are the worst.

[alicewistrand]

I was married to an abusive one for 22yrs. Now I have to see him when our kids have parties etc. he still tries to control me but yesterday I put him in his place . We were helping my son move into his forever home and I was unloading my car. He said he was going to go in my car to unload, I said “no”. He continued to go to my car and I said “NO” and finally he backed off. I didn’t want him invading my space so I had to be firm and it felt so good because that was the first time he actually heard me. I usually say nothing to him when we have to be near each other but this time I felt I had to stand my ground for my mental protection.

[felicidad]

Yes my ex narc always said he was lonely and nobody love him, I loved him with everything, I would do anything for him and yet he felt Alone, no connection at all! I still feel so sad for him! No one deserves to be a narcissist, specially a covert one! Still doesn’t mean he didn’t hurt me so much, that’s why you end up abandoned them😢😢😢😢

[nappyfries]

We were made for connection & not being able to connect has to be heart wrenching.

[charlesking]

Why is it that the more you love a narcissists the more they try to hurt you ?

[lennie]

Definitely they are lonely. I work closely with a middle aged man who has managed to pick up zero friends through life. Long boasting rants about important people who fell at his feet but not one person who to admits to liking, laughing with, sharing with, loving even.

[janfoster]

Thank you for putting yourself out there- I know it's hard. I am married to a narcissist and he works so hard at trying to be human.

[pinkroses]

People that don't have some degree of love for themselves are hell to deal with

[andrewsmith]

I'm BPD and feel the same. I would rather just be normal

[rosemarythyme]

I literally could not imagine going through life, not been able to connect with people especially after having two son’s.

[kayjay]

Not gonna lie, meditating on psychedelics just two times has actually cured the aspect of connection with others and plenty of other pathological aspects of my narcissism.

[carrikartes]

You are on your way
The answer is open honesty.
Being a genuine person is the road to healing.
It is the mask that is damaging.
No hiding from others and most especially yourself.
That is how you choose who you are
We choose how we respond to stressors in our lives

[cmcd]

I had no idea there were people out there that aspired to be a narcissist.
It's definitely not an attractive trait.

[divinhaquem]

I'm the daughter of a narcissistic mother, and even though I grew up adoring her, pleasing her, protection her from her self-destructive and embarassing grandiose stupidities, she always complained for being lonely. And when she met her husband, my convert narcissistic stepfather, in Les than a semester she said "now I'm going to be happy because I'm REALLY loved and understood. Get away from my life and let me be happy!".
Years went by, I got tired of their hazardous dinâmica and mindgames chewing us kids... And now they both are alone, having just one another to play with. What's loneliest then being a narcissistic trying to be loved buy another, without any supply to chew together, but just one another? I stopped hating them because I pity them for their life dream.

[intodewood]

I remember when I was young, I wanted to be ASPD. Dumbest fucking thought I ever had. If there ever comes a time when it's possible to have a choice between being a normal stable person and a MaSTur mannypul8or, the answer should be as clear as air.

[nikkip.Christ-is-King]

My bestfriend growing up is a narcissist. We don't talk anymore and I definitely don't let her know I still love her no matter what she does to me apparently. If she knew that she'd use it against me.

[straykittsco.]

Confidence and arrogance is 2 different things. Normal ppl are confident or even arrogant. There is no upside to being a narcissist.

[iloy]

Envious ????
I feel bad for them
Omg
This makes total sense thank you

[rocked]

I'm not burdened with empathy for narcs. I was abused by one who continues to abuse my kids. Narcs can go kick rocks.