Q: I keep hearing how everyone these days is narcissistic. How do I know if I am?
The fact that you are asking probably means you don't have narcissistic personality disorder, because people who do have it generally don't have enough self-awareness to question their own behavior.
While many people occasionally exhibit "narcissistic traits" like self-absorption or arrogance, true narcissistic personality disorder takes it to another level.
People with this disorder have a very inflated image of themselves (exaggerating their talents), and expect everyone around them to admire them. They are very sensitive to criticism, believe others are jealous of them, and often have dramatic mood swings and outbursts. They also have a sense of entitlement.
Behind the arrogant front, though, they usually have a self-esteem problem.
Not surprisingly, celebrities in general and reality TV stars in particular rate super-high in narcissistic traits.
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