SNCP Episode 2: What is Narcissism?
Welcome to The Sexy Nurse Chronicles Podcast Episode 2! I am your host, Nurse 2 Keys, and on this episode, on this episode, we’re going to talk about what narcissism is from the mental health clinician’s bible for diagnosing mental health disorders, the DSM-5, following the “Surviving Love w/ 2Keys” segment where I talk about my horrible yet funny dating experiences! Y’all enjoy!!!
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health clinician that is allowed to give you medical advice to go do some dumb shit, yes I said “Dumb Shit.” I do curse to express my individuality so if that offends you then don’t listen!!!
Here are the 9 Criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
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In DSM-5, NPD is defined as comprising a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by the presence of at least 5 of the following 9 criteria:
- A grandiose sense of self-importance (eg, the individual exaggerates achievements and talents and expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
- A preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
- A belief that he or she is special and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions
- A need for excessive admiration
- A sense of entitlement (ie, unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations)
- Interpersonally exploitive behavior (ie, the individual takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends)
- A lack of empathy (unwillingness to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others)
- Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of him or her
- A demonstration of arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes