Warning Signs Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Issues With Handling Criticism

Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder frequently display issues with handling criticism and they need others to validate their sense of worth and superiority. If they're criticized in any way, it tends to cause a serious blow to their self-esteem. However, difficulty handling criticism isn't automatically a sign of narcissistic personality disorder. Many individuals aren't taught how to handle criticism when they're growing up. Multiple mental health issues present with an inability to handle criticism, which occurs when the fear of being wrong becomes so severe it's pathological. In a person with narcissistic personality disorder, the inability to handle criticism often stems from an inability to acknowledge themselves as someone with flaws. If they acknowledge they're imperfect, their mask of faked self-esteem will crumble. Unfortunately, this can also cause stagnation and problems in interpersonal relationships. If a person with narcissistic personality disorder is unable to accept that their behavior hurts another person, they won't change it, which leads to strain on others. If someone with this disorder can't accept their current work is imperfect, they won't improve it, and won't be able to get the praise they crave.

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Often Take Advantage Of Others

One of the biggest warning signs of narcissistic personality disorder is the affected individual will often take advantage of others. Narcissistic personality disorder is a disorder that causes extreme distress, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction in the individual. However, it can also cause harm to those around them. Untreated narcissistic personality disorder can often manifest as manipulative and insensitive behaviors. An individual with narcissistic personality disorder may not intend to do harm, but their sense of insecurity and need for validation can easily become toxic. This is especially true when they have a sense of superiority and a sense of entitlement. Since they may struggle to conceptualize others as individuals who are equal to them, they're more likely to take advantage. A person with this disorder might go to great lengths to get the validation and attention they need, even when it hurts others. They may have trouble respecting boundaries or understanding why the boundaries exist. They may not be able or willing to recognize the feelings or needs of others, and therefore not understand why taking advantage is wrong.

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Monopolize Conversations

Someone who has narcissistic personality disorder will often monopolize conversations. This isn't always a narcissistic behavior, and it can sometimes be a simple lack of understanding of social cues. However, when this behavior is combined with a general insensitivity toward others and need for attention, it can be a sign of a narcissist. Monopolizing a conversation occurs when someone dominates a conversation and doesn't allow the other person to be an equal participant. They expect to be listened to, but they don't listen to the input of the other person. Not only do they not ask questions, but they also don't tend to listen to any responses that aren't specifically about their rightness. Someone who monopolizes a conversation may interrupt frequently and be much more invested in giving their view than listening to the viewpoint of others.

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