4 Types of Narcissists You'll Encounter in Life

hmmm, now how do you address narcissistic tendencies in yourself

I think I might be a vulnerable narcissist. Reminds me of me!

Now I propose a challenge: Tell a narcisist they may be doing something that's not actually good and it may be nice to talk to a professional about it... (spoiler: 1/10 don't recomend...)

Narcissist can be also good to us!

Brother - grandiose
Father - grandiose and malignant
Communal - ex fiancé

I’m really trying to learn the red flags since I was raised in a narcissistic household.

I'm dead sure I'm the Malignant. Description is 1to1 myself so everything is right. But I'll do nothing about it because I'm way too broken person to change something. It's too late.

Ironically, retroactively labeling someone a narcissist has become a common way to avoid responsibility and reimagine the history of relationships to paint yourself in a positive light. Again, ironically, taking advantage of this self centered phenomenon for views is repugnantly manipulative.

Go see real therapy. These videos can hurt you as much as you think they are helping you. Be honest about yourself. Ask why there are so many narcissist videos when the condition doesn't change - it's exploitation of victims at least.

I am kinda like 2nd, but do not blame others for my mistakes. Like when something i did is not good enough and pointed out with mistakes, i feel that i am not good enough even when i put all my effort in it :(

I don't seek attention tho cuz i am a quiet guy and not much talkative. So, i am probably just vulnerable lol

My sister is the biggest narcissist I know. And according to this video, she's a grandiose narcissist.

Narssacist is what someone in the south says when asked " is that a pimple?"

If you display multiple different types of narcissism with different people and at different times would that also mean you have a personality disorder as well?

I used to do that. I couldn’t take criticism, I had this huge self loathing image of myself and I did not want myself to be the blame of it. “It was my mom/dad/sister/friend/etc fault” but never mine. I ended up absorbing from someone who was doing the same time. Only after time of self reflection and proper help could I change that. There was a lot of collateral damage and I lost friends along the way whom I wish I could bring back into my life. I pushed them away with how toxic I was. I am glad I am growing because even now, I’m far from where I want to be. I am proud of my progress, but there are times where that feeling is so uncomfortable. I promised myself that I’ll get there someday.

CW: Depth. You have been warned!

I have had an ex-best-friend who strongly likely maybe an obsessive-compulsive covert narcissist. Deets will be listed in red-flags-list below.

There have been several red flags that I remember:

1. He "wants the best" for me, but doesn't realize that I too want the best for myself. Seems that he prioritizes what he wants for me than what I want for myself.

2. He obsesses over fictional characters and tries to rewrite them in his own way without respecting another's possessive borders. Whining and moaning about the darker, falling, more dramatic proportions of a story, and always wanting perfection while in denial of the fact that he wants people's characters and stories to be perfect.

3. One fight we had, I exploded over pressure, fell to a defeatist depression. Instead of saying "Wait, I'm sorry! Don't feel that way..." he started needlessly defending himself, angrily all-capsing. Called me a child through and through, one who's too close to the Yin and losing his s--t, which I now take as a compliment as I move on. In short, he gaslighted me. But now that I look back, it did hurt for the mean time, but now I take his gaslighting as a compliment to move forward away from him..

4. When he came back to a Discord server we shared, instead of writing a true apology that in short would say "What I did was wrong and I shouldn't have done it. If there's something I can do to make up for it, I'll do it." he wrote a wrong, hollow apology, explaining and justifying why he was so angrily obsessed over other people's fictional characters. I get that he was trying to express himself, but only poorly did so, and I'll give him points for trying, but all in all, it wasn't enough to win my respect. After that, he exploded, again, beating himself up. Leaving and then coming back again, he was still obsessed. Days after that, he started love-bombing me with more hollow apologies. Eventually, I snapped, and started to express my irritiation, then he replied "Geez sorry" monotonously so. I pointed out the lack of sincerity in his apology, but he got defensive. And I had to call it out to another mod to correct him.

5. When I vented, he tried to "help" me, but failed to do so as he was lacking in emotional empathy. While he had a cognitive empathy and explained what could happen to me, he lacked actual, genuine, emotional support, and attempted to help with "tough love." I didn't respond, such "tough love" wasn't worth listening to

6. One of the last apologies he wrote was called "the truth" and speaking of, he brands everything he says as "the truth." Not to mention that he colored the whole freakin' docs file's text in gold. Really narcissistic, grandiose-filled way of writing a letter, innit?

7. He prides himself in cynicism, sternness, hard-heartedness, and stubbornness, all while calling himself a "guardian." These are things generally viewed as negative traits, nothing to be proud of. As I pointed this out from another point of view disregarding my own personal opinion, he accuses me of being so opinionated and says that it's my point of view anyway. So I just told him to leave me alone and just go if he wants to live that way, then finished, if he needs something from me, he knows where to find me.

8. He came back some days ago just to spread rumors about me, accusing me of "gaslighting him" when all I did was tell him to leave me alone, and avoided him (and the server) for as long as I could in the hopes of achieving a happier life.

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Should I go to therapy i like watching things that make me sad/cry like i watch sad relatable videos for fun or like when im feeling meh and i have adhd autism anxiety and im scared to ask my parents for therapy cause they might be like why your fine or whats wrong you can tell me you don't need therapy and i have social anxiety so ya psych2go what should I do and do i need therapy

I'm a fucking narcissist but I am, by no means, a bad person. I think that's an important thing to emphasize. I can put myself first and not prioritize other people, and maybe sometimes I do get aggressive and cold, but I sincerely mean no harm. I don't wake up thinking "hmm, whose life will I destroy today?". Just like the video said, it is important to be aware and try to do your best.

I’m the 2nd one :(

I know of someone that has characteristics of all of these.

I think im a vulnerable narcissist. How do I stop being one?

There’s no “recovery” for someone with NPD

I’ve dated a malignant narcissist once. He would verbally abuse me in public and tell me while smiling and laughing that he can’t wait to destroy my life.

I feel like those are one of the worst ones because you don’t see their motives at first because it’s very subtle.. then it gradually gets worse

Vulnerable narcissists are also tricky because there's a lot of overlap with anxiety disorders. Their behaviours still need correcting, but they might genuinely not be doing it on purpose.

Thanks for the advice! On the note about the Psychologist, in my local continent seeking help of psychologist is a rare occasion. This makes the job is less desired, resulting on low chance to find the almost perfect expert, especially when talking bout what they call "small-ignorable things" like narcissism.

On a certain level, we have a grandiose motherfu*ker in our brain, the neurochemicals that show up in flow: so dopamine, norepinephrine, anandamide, endorphins, and serotonin. If you were to try to cocktail the street drug version of that, right, you're trying to blend like heroin and speed and coke and acid and weed- and point is, you can't do it. It turns out the brain can cocktail all of 'em at once, which is why people will prefer flow to almost any experience on Earth. It's our favorite experience. It's the most addictive experience on Earth. Why? 'Cause it cocktails five or six of the largest pleasure drugs the brain can produce. We're all capable of so much more than we know. That is a commonality across the board. And one of the big reasons is we're all hardwired for flow, and flow is a massive amplification of what's possible for ourselves.

I know him, he is me.

Ur mom

I think of my mom

My father is probably the most stereotypical grandiose narcissist you could ever find.
Authoritarian parenting style, one main life goal impossible for him to achieve, seeked power in the family, tried to become the boss of the house. He easily gets aggressive, tries to deflect criticism by "shrugging/laughing it off", and definitely just views me as him Nr.2 .
But the thing is, I don't like him. At all. And when I tell him just how terrible of a person they are or how much they failed in life already, I know he can't just shrug it off.
He tries to act like it doesn't phase him, but... he's bad at acting.
There's multiple times where I directly told him problems he has, that he's not a good person, and didn't achieve their goals in life.
In fact, you could say I hate him, and I'd have nothing wrong with that.

If he stayed he might've ruined the psychie for my bigger sister and me.
Both her and me are happy he's gone, she's happy that she won't have to ever see him again, and I'm happy every time I get the chance to not interact with him.

Well whoever made this video missed one… the one they missed is the one one that is all four types fooled into one. And that one is called the COVERT NARCISSIST!!

...I'm a Vulnerable Narcissist...

I have a question what if a person accuses everyone else of being a narcissist And not call themselves a narcissist, Does that mean the one accusing everyone of being Narcissist instead of themselves is actually the real narcissist? I know someone that does this, and is like this ,I am just wondering if it is actually true? 🤔 or not?

I'm a pro narcissist, since I'm highly-highly sensitive, my narcissistic spectrum varies depending on weather, on what I ate or on what happened to me recently, so I have the chance to experience every type of narcissism and enjoy it more
new video idea for you - narcissistic hsp

Thank youuu ❤️

Thanks

Okay I'm definitely.a vulnerable narcissist, though I think I've been able to change some of those traits over time, but maybe not. I'm still cold and unassertive and just awful. I get defensive after small criticisms, and then after I think to myself "what the hell was that about?", and then I don't apologize because I'm too ashamed to bring it up. I also also get all shocked when someone compliments me. I really am a textbook narcissist, and I want ro change but I don't know how.

It's such a confusing space. It can look so similar to low self worth and hard working perfectionism. A vulnerable narcissist is only different because their bar of worth is higher and their belief about others is negative. It's like the only true differing trait is agreeableness. What do you think Psych2Go?

Im changing my narsisitc family for good, they have used people enough. Love you all

I think pron is making us into a narsisit. Hate over love there lol

Bro but how can ther eonly be one type of people in the wole world ? I dont get it , Whats wrong in being a narsisit

Words of bard himself - the assumption that there can be only one type of person and everyone should conform to it is outdated and flawed in several ways:

1. Human diversity is inherent and vast: We are inherently diverse in our physical appearance, personalities, backgrounds, experiences, beliefs, values, and more. This diversity is not only inevitable but also enriching, driving innovation, creativity, and progress.

2. Psychological theories are evolving: While some older theories in psychology might have focused on "normal" functioning, the field has increasingly acknowledged and embraced diversity. Concepts like positive psychology and cultural psychology highlight the importance of individual differences and encourage recognizing these differences as strengths rather than flaws.

3. Conforming to a majority can be detrimental: Trying to fit into a mold that doesn't resonate with your true self can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including inauthenticity, depression, anxiety, and a loss of personal growth. Embracing your individuality fosters well-being and allows you to contribute your unique perspective to the world.

4. Judging individuals for being different is harmful: Prejudice and discrimination based on any type of difference can lead to social exclusion, inequality, and injustice. Accepting and celebrating diversity is crucial for building a more inclusive and equitable society.

Instead of aiming for a homogenous population, a healthier approach is to appreciate and respect individual differences. This means:

Recognizing that different doesn't equal less: Just because someone is different doesn't mean they are inferior or wrong. We can learn from and value everyone's unique contributions.
Promoting empathy and understanding: By striving to understand the perspectives and experiences of others, we can build bridges instead of walls.
Creating inclusive environments: Fostering environments where everyone feels safe and respected for who they are, regardless of their differences, is key to a thriving and harmonious society.
Remember, being different is not a flaw, it's what makes you, you! Embrace your individuality and celebrate the diverse tapestry of humanity.

If you'd like to explore this topic further, I can provide you with resources on specific aspects of diversity and inclusion, or examples of positive movements that celebrate differences. Just let me know!

and where is the covert nars.?

These categories can overlap. Example, a vulnerable narcissist can develop malignant and sadistic behavior to overcompensate

I honestly don't know if I'm a narcissist or just angry because my life didn't go as well as I would have liked. Either way fml

vulnerable narcissist sounds kinda like someone with borderline personality disorder. It also sounds like someone who just wants to be validated.

May have saved my damn life

where is the covert narcessist?

I clicked on the video since I always hear of covert narcs, malignant narcs and so on.

True narcissim exists in all of us we have to consciously strive everyday to be a better person ...whoch is only done by Gods help

Oh, but self-absorbed and with little empathy is too one of the many signs of Narcisissit.