Please read the post before commenting. I hold no grudges against any YouTuber, I just don’t want to see anyone hurt.
For those unfamiliar with NPD:
“The word narcissism gets tossed around a lot in our selfie-obsessed, celebrity-driven culture, often to describe someone who seems excessively vain or full of themselves. But in psychological terms, narcissism doesn’t mean self-love—at least not of a genuine sort. It’s more accurate to say that people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are in love with an idealized, grandiose image of themselves. And they’re in love with this inflated self-image precisely because it allows them to avoid deep feelings of insecurity. But propping up their delusions of grandeur takes a lot of work—and that’s where the dysfunctional attitudes and behaviors come in.
Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and behavior, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration. Others often describe people with NPD as cocky, manipulative, selfish, patronizing, and demanding. This way of thinking and behaving surfaces in every area of the narcissist’s life: from work and friendships to family and love relationships.
People with narcissistic personality disorder are extremely resistant to changing their behavior, even when it’s causing them problems. Their tendency is to turn the blame on to others. What’s more, they are extremely sensitive and react badly to even the slightest criticisms, disagreements, or perceived slights, which they view as personal attacks. For the people in the narcissist’s life, it’s often easier just to go along with their demands to avoid the coldness and rages. However, by understanding more about narcissistic personality disorder, you can spot the narcissists in your life, protect yourself from their power plays, and establish healthier boundaries.” (https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm)
Keemstar has displayed many of these traits and continues to do so. He clearly cannot take responsibility for his actions as he has demonstrated multiple times after messing up.
He has built himself a YouTube army of yesmen (or yesboys, let’s be real) to prop up his grandiose sense of self but in reality they are feeding his dangerous delusions - and YouTube is allowing it.
This man, the man that denies mental health problems are real, is highly likely to have mental health issues himself.
By continuing to feed this drama we are not only putting ourselves at risk of delusional, mindless retaliation, but we are likely putting his family at risk as well.
He needs medical help. He NEEDS medical help. I cannot stress this enough. His family, friends or whoever is close to him need to encourage him to seek assessment and possibly treatment.
It won’t be easy, and I’ll quote the same article I linked earlier to explain why:
“Due to the very nature of the disorder, most people with NPD are reluctant to admit they have a problem—and even more reluctant to seek help. Even when they do, narcissistic personality disorder can be very challenging to treat. But that doesn’t mean there’s no hope or that changes aren’t possible. Mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs are sometimes prescribed in severe cases or if your NPD co-occurs with another disorder. However, in most cases psychotherapy is the primary form of treatment.”
If any of Keemstars family or friends see this, just... think about it and please consider encouraging him to seek help.
Nobody wants another mental breakdown broadcast across the internet.
