9 Characters To Help You Recognize A Narcissist

Narcissistic personality disorder,  also known as megalomania, is a pathological condition characterized by excessive self-esteem and lack of empathy. A narcissist believes that they are better than all those around them in all aspects.

In our daily lives we can come across narcissistic people. Therefore, it is important that we learn to recognize them in order to avoid them. Starting a relationship with a narcissist does not seem like a big deal at first. In fact, it can be a rewarding experience. However, they will show their true intentions later. These people just want to make others feel inferior and take advantage of them.

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM-V ), there are 9 signs that can help people recognize a narcissist. Let’s see what they are.

1. Narcissists feel grandiose

When we talk about greatness, we are referring to feeling superior to others. Narcissists believe that all their achievements and abilities are better than everyone else’s, which makes those around them feel inferior. Narcissists often talk and act as if they are the most important person on the planet.

2. They care about success and power

Narcissistic people are always trying to figure out how to achieve success and power. They dream and fantasize about it. Thus, they are not content to be anything less than successful, powerful, overwhelmingly beautiful and admired by all.

3. They think they are unique

This is an important factor when it comes to recognizing a narcissist. They have this strong belief that they are unique and irreplaceable. This leads them to only be able to establish relationships with people who admire them and remind them how special they are. The reason for this is that narcissists do not believe that there are many who can understand them or have things in common.

4. “Special treatment”

Narcissists like others to treat them in a special way. They demand privileges because they believe they deserve to be treated in the best possible way. They think they are special, so others have to treat them that way. If you want to recognize a narcissist, remember that these people hate when others oppose or criticize them.

5. Requires excessive admiration

Narcissists are pretentious. Therefore, they always demand that others admire them anytime and anywhere. They always expect others to have high thoughts about them, which leads to them being upset when it does not happen. All they want is for others to look up to them and have them on one where they can be admired forever, whether they deserve it or not.

6. Envy others

Narcissists are often overly jealous of those who are better than them in certain aspects. This may be an obvious or hidden envy, but they will never admit it.

7. Lack of empathy

It is not so difficult to recognize a narcissist when it comes to this point. Narcissists are incapable of empathizing with others. They simply cannot relate to the feelings and needs of others. They also do not care much about others and feel neither remorse nor guilt. Thus, it is safe to say that they are not capable of loving others.

8. Utilizes others to your own advantage

Narcissists often exploit other people to achieve their personal goals. To do this, they manipulate those around them using various resources, ideas and contacts.

If you want to recognize a narcissist, do not forget to pay attention to their controlling nature. This is because they like to manipulate others. They are able to do anything to get what they want, whatever the consequences.

9. They are arrogant and dominant

All narcissists are arrogant and dominant towards the people around them. They think they are not capable of making mistakes so they think that those around them must agree with everything they say.

All their expressions and thoughts must be accepted without hesitation. Thus, it is quite common for narcissists to impose their ideas on others.

Why is it important to learn to recognize a narcissist?

These 9 signs can definitely help you recognize a narcissist quite easily. You should avoid establishing any kind of relationship with them because it will most often lead to psychological abuse.

Another reason why it is so important to recognize a narcissist is that you must be careful not to fall into their traps. At first glance, they are very charming people because they know how to catch up with others. Remember that taking advantage of others makes them feel powerful. Do not fall into their trap!