Narcissism: Psychological Theories and Therapeutic Interventions in the
Narcissistic Disorders
Introduction
Understanding the Narcissistic Phenomenon
The so called "narcissistic personality disorder" is a complex and often
misunderstood disorder. The cardinal feature of the narcissistic personality
is the grandiose sense of self importance, but paradoxically underneath this
grandiosity the narcissist suffers from a chronically fragile low self esteem.
The grandiosity of the narcissist, however, is often so pervasive that we tend
to dehumanize him or her. The narcissist conjures in us images of the
mythological character Narcissus who could only love himself, rebuffing anyone
who attempted to touch him. Nevertheless, it is the underlying sense of
inferiority which is the real problem of the narcissist, the grandiosity is
just a facade used to cover the deep feelings of inadequacy.
The Makeup of the Narcissistic Personality
The narcissist's grandiose behavior is......
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