I’m a psychiatrist – here are nine signs you might be a narcissist
A psychiatrist has revealed nine signs that a person may have a narcissistic personality.
Dr. Jaleel Mohammed, from London, often creates clips on Instagram to raise awareness of various symptoms of conditions, such as social anxiety, borderline personality disorder and depression.
He said that most narcissists will exhibit at least five symptoms, including envy, self-aggrandizement and exploitation.
The first sign is that they have a lot of self-esteem and think they are superior to other people – even if there is no evidence to support their belief.
Dr Mohammed said that narcissists will often ‘think about how good they are or how good they are’.
Dr Jaleel Mohammed, from London, often makes clips on Instagram to inform people about the different symptoms of the condition
Those with narcissistic traits will also believe that they are unique and special and can only be understood by people who are in a similar position to them. They may also believe that they should only associate with ‘high class’ people.
He said: ‘This shows their deep need to assert their perceived superiority.’
Dr Mohammed adds: ‘[Another sign] they want people to always love them or praise them excessively.
They constantly seek validation and are often concerned with how others perceive them.
‘This need for care is accompanied by a strong sense of entitlement, where they expect good treatment and follow their expectations without question.’
The fifth sign is when a person thinks they are entitled to things – even if they don’t deserve them.
Narcissists may constantly exploit people, according to Dr. Mohammed, as well as lack empathy and concern for others.
The psychiatrist added: ‘Their relationships with other people are often problematic because of their tendency to exploit others.
He said most narcissists will exhibit at least five symptoms, including envy, self-aggrandizement and exploitation.
The clip garnered a lot of attention and likes, with many asking a psychiatrist how to deal with it emotionally.
‘They use people to achieve their goals, showing little concern for the needs or feelings of others.
‘This lack of empathy is a hallmark of narcissists, where there is little or no understanding or concern for the feelings of others.’
A therapist said that they will often be ‘very jealous’ and believe that people are jealous of them.
Narcissists are often jealous. They believe that others are envious of them or they themselves are envious of others’ success or their possessions,” Dr Mohammed added.
The last sign that a person may be a troublemaker is if they are arrogant or arrogant and tend to ‘put down’ on other people.
Dr Mohammed said: ‘Remember, these are all personality traits, so there are things that a person does consistently over a long period of time, not just one behavior or a person doing it here and there.’
The clip raised thousands of comments and interests, many asking a psychiatrist how to deal with one’s feelings.
Another wrote: ‘Sir please tell me how to deal with this person.’
Another wrote: ‘I’ve been with someone for nine years’.
The third said: ‘My friend has nine in all! Total energy vampire.’
The fourth said: ‘My husband is like that.’
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