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What is Narcissism? How To Know If Someone Is A Narcissist And Ways To Deal With Them

May 16, 2022
Bharat Times

Narcissists are all around us. Thinking that they are better than us and so self-absorbed that they cannot even consider someone else’s point of view. Ego is in the sky in such people. There are many things ranging from egotistical to manipulative and demanding. But how do you identify a narcissist and how do you deal with one after you find out?

According to Help Guide and Healthline, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) refers to a condition where people like their idealized version of themselves and have “an inflated opinion of themselves.” In addition, they are great attention seekers, and are always on the lookout for praise from people. They can’t handle criticism and overreact even when they receive negative opinions from afar. NPD can cause problems handling work, school, or relationships well. Narcissistic people tend to be arrogant, autistic, and demanding.

There are ways to identify people who are narcissistic around you. Some undesirable traits of a narcissist are:

  1. Exaggeration – Narcissists tend to exaggerate all of their achievements and important events.
  2. Attention Seeking – Narcissists constantly need praise and attention from those around them.
  3. Unable to understand others – Narcissists often fail to understand what other people need and how they feel about a certain situation.
  4. Arrogance – They always behave arrogantly and inflate the ego.
  5. Sense of Entitlement – Narcissists always feel entitled.

WebMD suggests the following methods for dealing with Narcissists:

  1. Create Boundaries – You need to define clear boundaries that a narcissist cannot cross. This may upset them, but you don’t have to deal with their discomfort.
  2. Watch Your Words – When around a narcissist, make sure you choose your words carefully because they can make you feel bad, even if you try to give them constructive criticism.
  3. Educate Yourself – It is important to study NPD thoroughly to better understand a narcissist. This helps you devise a strategy to deal with them in a better way.
  4. Don’t expect communication or understanding from their side – it’s best to expect little or no from narcissists because you will only be disappointed with them. The best way to live life with a narcissist is not to expect them to understand your point of view or needs.

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