In the digital era like today, the word narcissist will easily be brought up to those who like to take selfies or selfies, then upload them to online social media. But actually the term narcissistic is not that simple.
In medicine, narcissism may be one of the signs of personality or mental disorders when a person is excessively more selfish, feels superior to others, and is less empathetic towards others. But behind that, when criticized by others, narcissistic feelings are easily hurt because they are very sensitive. Are you one of those people with that character? Let's study together.
Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorders
Narcissistic personality disorder usually begins to appear when someone is in their teens or early into adulthood. Here are the characteristics of someone with a narcissistic personality from the point of view of medical science:
- Giving priority to his interests above all things.
- Feeling he is the best, is unique, special, and hopes that people will think of him as such.
- Often monopolize conversation.
- Indulgence in excessive achievements and talents.
- Always want to be worshiped or cared for. If this is not obtained, he will be offended, angry or hurt feelings.
- Easy to envy.
- Always expecting special treatment.
- Not able or reluctant to think about other people's feelings.
- Have high self confidence.
- It has been assumed that many people are jealous of him.
- Arrogant or arrogant.
- Often fantasizing about the things he dreamed of, such as success at work, having power in his environment, being the greatest among his friends, or fantasizing about a perfect but unrealistic life.
- Likes to take advantage of other people to achieve their dreams.
- Difficult to accept criticism.
Narcissistic personality sufferers may appear to have normal confidence like most people. But in fact not so. People with normal confidence are usually not arrogant, while narcissistic sufferers are almost never humble. They tend to consider themselves better and more important than others. In addition, narcissistic sufferers are also vulnerable to engaging in impulsive behavior, such as risky sex and gambling.
Actually, doctors do not yet know why people have narcissistic properties. However, this personality disorder is probably caused by parenting parents who are too spoil their children, or forcing children to become someone who is full of talent. Can also be caused by parenting parents who like to criticize their children.
This disorder is also believed to be the result of a combination of social interaction factors, genetic factors, and psychological factors.
Don't Take Care of Your Narcissism
If you feel that you have the qualities mentioned above, it is advisable to see a psychiatrist or psychologist. Especially if the narcissistic personality disorder or personality has affected your life.
So far there is no treatment that can overcome narcissistic personality disorder. But handling narcissistic nature through counseling, or rather psychotherapy, can help people with narcissistic personality disorder to live life better. Through this therapy, you will be guided to better understand the feelings of others so that your social relationships can be more maintained. In addition, you will be guided to be able to understand your own feelings.
It takes time and patience to be able to get results from psychotherapy. You also need to learn to be more positive, especially about your narcissistic nature that can arise at any time. Your narcissistic nature can arise and hinder the course of therapy by entering your mind to stop following therapy. Maybe you will be affected to think that psychotherapy is not important and only takes up your time.
Even so you can't give up. Fight the narcissistic nature by staying focused on the initial goal of becoming a better person, regularly visiting each counseling session, and doing physical activities that can relax your body and mind, such as yoga.
Narcissistic traits should not be maintained. Handle it as soon as possible so you avoid any complications that are triggered by narcissistic traits, such as being ostracized from social intercourse, falling into alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or worse, having thoughts of suicide.
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