Narcissism

NarcissismRichard Diermissen& Edgardo ChilinWhat is Narcissism?Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.

Extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration

History of NarcissismThe word narcissism comes from the greek myth of Narcissus.Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

Symptoms Of NarcissismObsessive self interestNeed of constant attention or praiseExaggerated talents and achievementsSelf centered goalsStrong reaction to criticismBeing preoccupied with fantasies of power, love, and fameWill take advantage of others to achieve their own goals Causes of NarcissismBelieved to be part genetic, Possibly a recessive geneMainly child abuse and abandonment issuesParents are usually judgemental, demanding, and perfectionist.

More likely to Develop itYou are more likely to develop the disorder if you've experienced:Lack of affection and praise in adolescenceNeglect and emotional abuse in childhoodParents that push their kids hard to succeed

Effects of NarcissismDysfunctional relationshipslonelinessDivorceTemper tantrumsdomestic violenceChild AbuseQuizCan a form of narcissism be beneficial?Would any of you consider yourselves narcissist?

Can anyone name people that they suspect have narcissistic behavior? (movies, shows, non-fictional persons?)

Famous characters with a Narcissistic personalityIn the film Iron Man 2, Nick Fury tells Tony Stark he cannot be a part of the Avengers Initiative because of his compulsive self-destructive behaviour and textbook narcissism. Tony agrees, making him a self-aware narcissist.Other Narcissists Evelyn Harper Dr. House NonFictional Narcissist Hitler was one famous narcissist.A book by Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge. She worked with Hitler during his last 12 years. The book shows that Hitler was definitely a narcissist. NonFictional Narcissist Vlad the Impaler is another famous narcissist for he became famous as a tyrant taking sadistic pleasure in torturing and killing.

1499 German woodcut showing Dracule waide dining among the impaled corpses of his victims.