Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

I'm just wondering, seems to be running rampant lately...

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Definitions:

Meaning #1: characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
*Synonyms: egotistic, egotistical, self-loving

Meaning #2: Thinking too highly of oneself: conceited, egoistic, egoistical, egotistic, egotistical, vain, vainglorious. Informal bigheaded, stuck-up, swellheaded. See self-love/modesty.


Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is defined by the Fourth Edition Text Revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, a handbook that mental health professionals use to diagnose mental disorders) as one of ten personality disorders.


[I]What DSM-IV-TRdefines as narcissistic personality disorder, ICD-10lumps together with "eccentric, impulsive-type, immature, passive-aggressive, and psychoneurotic personality disorders."

DSM-IV-TRspecifies nine diagnostic criteria for NPD. For the clinician to make the diagnosis, an individual must fit five or more of the following descriptions:[I]

*He or she has a grandiose sense of self-importance (exaggerates accomplishments and demands to be considered superior without real evidence of achievement).

*He or she lives in a dream world of exceptional success, power, beauty, genius, or "perfect" love.

*He or she thinks of him- or herself as "special" or privileged, and that he or she can only be understood by other special or high-status people.

*He or she demands excessive amounts of praise or admiration from others.

*He or she feels entitled to automatic deference, compliance, or favorable treatment from others.

*He or she is exploitative towards others and takes advantage of them.

*He or she lacks empathy and does not recognize or identify with others' feelings.

*He or she is frequently envious of others or thinks that they are envious of him or her.

*He or she "has an attitude" or frequently acts in haughty or arrogant ways.


The link to this information and more:

http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/...-disorder.html

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Lord, I hope not! :D

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

:snapout

:club

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Dizz, if it is, everyone on AFF is bound for hell.

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

:whistle

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

i think completely it is, but balance is the key like all things, dt

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Ask Ferd!! :ursofunny

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

There are some posters on AFF that I don't want to see burn in Hell! :)

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

I thought maybe I had this problem then I saw that it was an inflated idea of oneself, thinking too highly, so I'm good. Now some of you other folks...:lol:lol

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Oops! I see he has already posted here! :toofunny :bolt :bolt

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

You are 100% correct, we ALL are a little bit narcissistic, it comes in our DNA, and is a part of our self-preservation instincts, IMO.

However...

Well, lets just say that the concept of "balance" is lost on many people...

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

LOL! Sister you do understand the satire in my narcissism dont you?

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:ursofunny :ursofunny

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

amen, sis, amen, lost is right, lol:dance

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

I bet you think this thread is about you, don't you, don't you?

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Yes, Ferd Dear. I love you and bow to your greatness!! :bow :bow

:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny:ursofunny

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

now lets not get carried away, yikes, :snapout

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Well, I couldn't just say that up front, could I?? :evilglee LOL, JK FERD!!

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

sing it out, lol

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He dribbles......he shoots......and he SCORES!!

Way to go, Pianoman!! :ursofunny:ursofunny

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Let's just say I am underwhemed by some on AFF and in life. I do think a little narcissism is healthy but some take it to extremes. Like Mark, I am not naming any names, but THEY know who THEY are!

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Why.....thank you very much!:tiphat

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I would just like to say that regardless of what I think, aparantly this thread has become ALL ABOUT ME!

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

How disappointing, here I thought it was all about me.

Ironically, the soda holder, that is holding my can of Sierra Mist Free, freely proclaims that "It's All About Me" ! ;)

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

That's cause we love you SOOO much!! :ursofunny:ursofunny

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

You can always tell the narcissim of some who post claiming to be Dr's, just to get a little respect they don't deserve.

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this bothers you doesnt it Rhoni?

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

I know.

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:ursofunny

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Hey, you never did tell us. Did you get to meet CC?

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Don't look for them in line to inherit the earth!

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in deed! we met yesterday evening and visited for several hours. it was great!

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

Ummm....

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:nod

Re: Is it a sin to be completely narcissistic?
 

:snapout dizzyde
It's ALL about MEEEEEEEEEE!
:tease

Quit being such a baby :bigbaby