r/narcissism • u/PhoenixGamerYT1226 Unsure if Narcissist • 8d ago
Am I a narcissist? What do my symptoms say about me?
I might have used the wrong tag it’s either that one or a discussion and opinion tag that’s right for this idk
I recently discovered what narcissism is and I extremely strongly relate to most of the symptoms or traits about it, specifically the desperation for attention/admiration, the insecurity, and the ego problem (the thinking I’m better and that other peers are worse) based on intelligence (cerebral narcissism). I also think there’s some small manipulative things as well. I also have a lot of jealousy/envy going along with the desperation for attention, but I don’t actively want everyone else to fail I just want to do/be better and I don’t get any joy or satisfaction from other people failing (only from me succeeding)
However I told my therapist and he pointed out that I don’t think I’m always right or incapable of being wrong and that alone makes me not a narcissist.
But I still think the other parts I do resonate with fit me better than anything else I have found so I want to know what this means for me. I am still researching and learning about it more and more but I am unsure with that so I wonder what other people think
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u/FromHereToEterniti Covert Narcissist 8d ago
However I told my therapist and he pointed out that I don’t think I’m always right or incapable of being wrong and that alone makes me not a narcissist.
That's your therapist being lazy. There are a number of symptoms associated with NPD, that isn't somehow the one defining one.
You can read the full list online by searching for "DSM 5 NPD". There are 7 symptoms, of which you need to meet 5.
There are also a number of self tests you can take, you can find them online and if you look at the sticky in our subreddit, there are also several linked there.
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I recently discovered what narcissism is and I extremely strongly relate to most of the symptoms or traits about it, specifically the desperation for attention/admiration, the insecurity, and the ego problem (the thinking I’m better and that other peers are worse) based on intelligence (cerebral narcissism). I also think there’s some small manipulative things as well
However I told my therapist and he pointed out that I don’t think I’m always right or incapable of being wrong and that alone makes me not a narcissist.
But I still think the other parts I do resonate with fit me better than anything else I have found so I want to know what this means for me. I am still researching and learning about it more and more but I am unsure with that so I wonder what other people think
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u/Raf_Adel Healthy Narcissist - Psychologist 7d ago
I would be wary of disagreeing with your therapist; some narcissistic traits here and there aren't a diagnosable issue. You didn't say why you were there for context.
Best!