Narcissism is a disease! Do you have any of the 10 signs of a narcissist?

It is not your fault to be narcissistic, but when narcissism reaches a certain level it becomes a disease. This disease is not a physical one but a psychological one. The professional name is "narcissism." What does a narcissist look like?

1. A narcissistic person may not know that they are a narcissist.

Experts believe that narcissism itself is doubly harmful, not only because narcissists interfere with others, but also because narcissistic people often cannot see their own problems. Grandiose narcissists are very unlikely to seek treatment because they always feel so superior. Only after many questions have arisen do such narcissists ask themselves: Why do I feel so good, but no one likes me?

2. You will find that you are only being nice to narcissists in order to get along with them.

Experts point out that when there is no other choice, the best way to deal with a narcissist is to cut off all contact with them. But if the narcissist is a family member or your boss, in this case, flattering them is the best way to avoid conflict.

3. Men are more likely to be narcissists than women.

Today’s millennials are more likely to be narcissists than their peers in previous generations. Further research is needed as to whether certain industries or cultural environments will produce more narcissists.

4. They always steer the conversation toward themselves.

Experts explain, "If you talk to a narcissist, you might start off talking about who has cancer, but soon the topic turns to discussing his new car." Narcissists do not care about others from the bottom of their hearts. They only care about themselves.

5. Narcissists like to “climb on the heap”.

Experts point out that in order to better promote themselves and make themselves sound more prestigious, narcissists sometimes say that they know a certain celebrity, thereby enhancing their own status.

6. Narcissists are obsessed with brand names.

This is not to say that all shopaholics are narcissists, nor is it to say that all narcissists are shopaholics. But one of the hallmarks of narcissism is the desire to display high status, often through objects. To judge whether a person is a shopaholic or a narcissist, just look at what he buys. Narcissistic people pay more attention to showing off their reputation or status when buying things. They don’t like to buy cheap goods and are absolutely unwilling to bargain.

7. Physical beauty is everything to a narcissist.

Narcissistic people are not necessarily more attractive than other people, but they place particular emphasis on their physical appearance. Not everyone who pays attention to appearance is a narcissist, but people who pay special attention to taking care of their nails and hair may be very narcissistic. There isn't a bad photo of a narcissist online. Narcissistic people use social media to maintain their superior status, so they upload more attractive photos and engage in more self-improvement in order to make more "friends" through the Internet.

8. Excuses are a narcissist’s best friend.

Narcissists tend to place the blame on anyone but themselves. Experts point out that narcissistic people are very good at making excuses and never take responsibility for their mistakes. Narcissists also like to treat everything as a personal matter, as if everything others do is against them.

9. Not all narcissists are proud, some are shy.

When people think of narcissists, they often think of the loud, bombastic types, but narcissists can actually be very quiet and reserved. There are two types of narcissism: grandiose and shy. The grandiose type may show off by bragging or showing off; the shy narcissist may not shout loudly, but will quietly fantasize about becoming rich one day in the future and secretly hate others in his heart. Some narcissists are both grandiose and shy.

10. Narcissists love to tell sympathy stories.

Narcissists often tell their own stories, sometimes many times. These stories may be about personal heroism or they may portray themselves as adventurous pioneers. Such stories are full of tragic heroism. For narcissists, everything is due to not being understood or others not seeing their own value.