Narcissistic personality disorder


A disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance.

Overview

Narcissistic personality disorder is marked by an excessive need for admiration and disregard for others' feelings.

Symptoms

Symptoms also include an inability to handle any criticism and a sense of entitlement.

Treatments

The disorder can't be self-diagnosed; it needs a professional to diagnose. Treatment involves talk therapy.


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