From the Experts: NARCISSISTS, PSYCHOPATHS AND SOCIOPATHS
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This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with people of all ages, from children to seniors!
In this article, we will look at the dark side of human personality in the form of narcissists, psychopaths and sociopaths.
It does not occur to the majority of the population that these people exist among us in our everyday lives, but the fact is that they are there. When we know more about them, we can spot them and protect ourselves from the damage these people inevitably cause to those around them.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder occurs in about 6.2 per cent of the population. It is an essential feature of both psychopaths and sociopaths. The condition is characterised by self-centredness, lack of empathy and an exaggerated grandiose sense of self-importance. Narcissism is an enduring and persistent pattern of behaviour affecting social, family and work relationships. Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities and achievements. Because of their belief in their superiority, breaking the rules is of little concern to narcissists.
Narcissists have a constant need for attention and praise. They believe they are 'special' and should associate only with others of the same special status. They have a sense of entitlement and an expectation of special treatment. They seek admirers; they do not have equals. They have persistent fantasies about attaining power, success and wealth. They have ideas that they were 'born to rule'. They tolerate no disagreement.
Narcissists are envious of others and believe that others are envious of the narcissist. They exploit other people for personal gain. They feel no obligation to help anyone, even having received help from others.
Narcissists do not seek help because they do not acknowledge there is anything wrong with them. Therapy would seek to create a more realistic self-image by altering the distorted narcissistic thoughts, such as their belief in their own grandiosity, power and destiny. However, it is difficult for you to persuade a narcissist that they are not more important than others when they believe they are more important than you!
Similarities of Psychopaths & Sociopaths
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This article was written for the SDC by psychologist and member @Jan A. Jan A. works part-time, taking on clients under the Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. She works with people of all ages, from children to seniors!
In this article, we will look at the dark side of human personality in the form of narcissists, psychopaths and sociopaths.
It does not occur to the majority of the population that these people exist among us in our everyday lives, but the fact is that they are there. When we know more about them, we can spot them and protect ourselves from the damage these people inevitably cause to those around them.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder occurs in about 6.2 per cent of the population. It is an essential feature of both psychopaths and sociopaths. The condition is characterised by self-centredness, lack of empathy and an exaggerated grandiose sense of self-importance. Narcissism is an enduring and persistent pattern of behaviour affecting social, family and work relationships. Narcissists have an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities and achievements. Because of their belief in their superiority, breaking the rules is of little concern to narcissists.
Narcissists have a constant need for attention and praise. They believe they are 'special' and should associate only with others of the same special status. They have a sense of entitlement and an expectation of special treatment. They seek admirers; they do not have equals. They have persistent fantasies about attaining power, success and wealth. They have ideas that they were 'born to rule'. They tolerate no disagreement.
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Narcissists are envious of others and believe that others are envious of the narcissist. They exploit other people for personal gain. They feel no obligation to help anyone, even having received help from others.
Narcissists do not seek help because they do not acknowledge there is anything wrong with them. Therapy would seek to create a more realistic self-image by altering the distorted narcissistic thoughts, such as their belief in their own grandiosity, power and destiny. However, it is difficult for you to persuade a narcissist that they are not more important than others when they believe they are more important than you!
Similarities of Psychopaths & Sociopaths
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