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Narcissistic personality disorder: signs, causes<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A narcissistic personality disorder <\/strong>is a serious condition (2<\/a>) and also very common (5<\/a>) in many countries (6<\/a>) (7<\/a>). Symptoms usually start during the childhood of the patient (1<\/a>). It is more than just striving for recognition and attention (8<\/a>), however, those are typical symptoms too (4<\/a>). Behind the often self-absorbed or arrogant appearance are usually pain and suffering (9<\/a>) – and essentially weak self-esteem (10<\/a>). There are currently several treatments available (3<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Read all the important information about narcissistic personality disorder here!<\/p>\n

ICD code for this condition is F60.<\/p>\n

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Narcissistic personality disorder: Description<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When people present themselves as very self-absorbed, always looking for faults in others rather than themselves, the term “narcissism” quickly comes up. But what is a narcissist? People with a narcissistic personality have an extreme need for attention, recognition, and admiration. They often stand out for their arrogance and self-idealization. They cannot bear criticism and failure can plunge them into serious crises. However, narcissistic people have difficulty empathizing with other people. They often condescend to others. Dealing with narcissists is therefore very challenging.<\/p>\n

There are always discussions about whether our society is becoming increasingly narcissistic. Are people only focused on their success and a perfect self-presentation? There is no clear answer to this question. However, narcissism is a phenomenon that has long preoccupied people. Even in Greek mythology, we find Narcissus – a young man who falls in love with his own reflection and rejects the love of all others.<\/p>\n

It is important to distinguish between narcissism and a genuine narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissists are often very ambitious. You can therefore be found in management positions and can lead a very successful life. However, if narcissism is very pronounced and causes suffering for the person concerned and his environment, narcissism becomes pathological (pathological narcissism). The transition from a personality trait to a disorder is fluid. Although narcissism is much discussed in society, little research has been done on narcissistic personality disorder.<\/p>\n

Narcissistic personality disorder: How many people are affected?<\/h3>\n

About one percent of the population suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. Men receive a diagnosis more often than women. Most of those affected seek treatment for other mental illnesses. They often suffer from depression, other personality disorders, somatoform disorders (physical complaints without organic cause), fears, eating disorders, or addiction problems.<\/p>\n

Types of narcissistic personality disorder<\/h3>\n

According to a study by Russ and his colleagues (2008) narcissistic personality disorder can be divided into three types:<\/p>\n