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Is It Time To Stop Talking About Narcissism? Here are Six Entertaining Yet Serious Reasons to Keep The Conversation Going.
While Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) has been gaining increased attention in recent years, and for good reason, there are those who feel as though there is nothing more to say on the subject.
The truth is that Narcissists, with their inflated sense of self-importance and deep need for admiration and attention, are complex, insidious, fascinating, and on the rise. We are far from understanding all there is about the covert or stealth narcissist and what drives their supply needs. As more self-confessed Overt narcissists become public, we are able to observe and learn more about what drives them too.
In addition, despite the growing awareness of narcissism, many people still don’t fully understand the extent of its effects, particularly in the long term. Therefore it’s important to keep talking about it.
So, why do I still write about narcissism? Here are six compelling reasons to keep the conversation going:
- The grandiose delusions and outrageous antics of narcissists are often hilarious to observe from a safe distance. Observing the grandiose delusions and outrageous antics of narcissists can be entertaining, but it is also important to remember that…