Are you a narcissistic person? Well maybe you are and maybe you aren’t. Let’s look at the definition of a narcissist. Narcissistic: Having an excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one’s physical appearance. Extremely self-centered with an exaggerated sense of self-importance. You may say, “So what’s wrong with that?” Well, narcissistic people can be abusive. According to VeryWell Health.com: Researchers aren’t sure exactly how many people have NPD. Part of the reason is many hide their narcissistic thoughts or behaviors. Some data suggests that about 0.5%-5% of people in the U.S. might have NPD. Up to 75% of these cases occur in people assigned male at birth (AMAB). Narcissistic abuse occurs when someone living with a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), whether already diagnosed by a mental health professional or not, behaves towards others in abusive patterns of interaction. These behaviors arise due to traits associated with NPD, including: An inflated sense of self and need for attention. Preoccupation with power or success. Sense of entitlement and expectation of special treatment. The need to control and exploit others. Being envious of others, along with a lack of empathy, is common. Although studies demonstrate that biological males are more likely to be diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), how the abuse is expressed may differ across genders and individuals. According to WebMd, People with NPD often have other mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, or other personality disorders. They’re also more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. Some possible complications of NPD and the conditions that overlap are: Trouble at work or school relationship issues. Physical health problems. Thoughts about suicide Suicidal behaviors. Isolation is a common tactic of abusers, who use it to ensure their sense of control isn’t threatened or disrupted by outside influences. It’s not uncommon for abusers to become violent if you break the “rules” of isolation they’ve imposed. People who are narcissistic abusers pull their victims away from friends, hobbies, and other sources of well-being in their life to make the victim more dependent on the abuser. At the same time, isolation keeps victims trapped. If they can’t go to work, don’t see family, can’t leave the home, or access a phone, they are kept vulnerable to the abuser and the abuser’s version of reality. If you are a victim of a Narcissist or domestic violence contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance from trained advocates.
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