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Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.

A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial matters. People with narcissistic personality disorder may be generally unhappy and disappointed when they're not given the special favors or admiration that they believe they deserve.

They may find their relationships troubled and unfulfilling, and other people may not enjoy being around them.

Treatment for narcissistic personality disorder centers around talk therapy, also called psychotherapy.

Narcissistic personality disorder affects more males than females, and it often begins in the teens or early adulthood. Some children may show traits of narcissism, but this is often typical for their age and doesn't mean they'll go on to develop narcissistic personality disorder.

Symptoms

Symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder and how severe they are can vary. People with the disorder can:

• Have an unreasonably high sense of self-importance and require constant, excessive admiration.

• Feel that they deserve privileges and special treatment.

• Expect to be recognized as superior even without achievements.

• Make achievements and talents seem bigger than they are.

• Be preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate.

• Believe they are superior to others and can only spend time with or be understood by equally special people.

• Be critical of and look down on people they feel are not important.

• Expect special favors and expect other people to do what they want without questioning them.

• Take advantage of others to get what they want.

• Have an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others.

• Be envious of others and believe others envy them.