Does everyone suffer from narcissism?

Although narcissistic personality disorder is very uncommon (between 0.5-1\% of the general population or one in every one hundred people), it seems like everyone now claims to have a narcissist in their lives, especially at work where relationships can get the most heated.

Do narcissists care about anyone?

Narcissists are motivated by feeling superior and expanding their power, and so the only things that matter when helping others are receiving adulation, fame, influence, opportunities, notoriety, and other resources. They dont actually care about others because to them other people are just things to use.

What are the characteristics of a narcissist?

Narcissists have an impaired or undeveloped self. They think and function differently from other people. They behave as they do because of the way their brain is wired, whether due to nature or nurture. The severity of narcissism varies.

What is the vulnerability of a narcissist?

Narcissistic Vulnerability Despite having seemingly strong personalities, people with a narcissistic personality disorder are actually very vulnerable. Psychotherapists consider them to be “fragile.” They suffer from profound alienation, emptiness, powerlessness, and lack of meaning.

Why do narcissists crave power and control?

Due to their extreme vulnerability, they crave power and vigilantly must control their environment, people around them, and their feelings. Displays of vulnerable feelings, such as fear, shame, or sadness are intolerable signs of weakness both in themselves and others. Their defense system, discussed below, protects them, but hurts other people.

Why do narcissists gravitate toward celebrities?

This is also why narcissists gravitate toward celebrities and high-status people, schools, organizations, and other institutions. Being with the best convinces them they’re better than others, while internally, they’re not so sure. Narcissists feel entitled to get what they want from others regardless of their behavior.