Narcissism is one of those words that people use a lot. Have you heard something similar to these statements?
He only cares about himself. Only doing what’s best for him. He’s so selfish.
She is so into what she looks like. Did you see all those selfies? She’s such a narcissist.
Did he really just take all the praise for that project? He didn’t even acknowledge those who helped him.
While many of us may have narcissistic traits, it’s essential to recognize that there are levels of narcissism, and that narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is something altogether different. NPD is a legitimate mental health condition. According to Christina Gregory, Ph.D., “narcissism exists on a spectrum: On one side, it’s craving the occasional compliment. On its darkest side, it can creep into pathological territory.”