The onset of an abnormal behavior is commonly characterized by long-term patterns of exaggerations like in a Narcissistic Personality Disorder. An aberration which talks about the presence of self-importance in an excessive manner, as well a sense of admiration and the lacking of empathy towards others.These are the types of individual who are too preoccupied with power and success with no limitations. Similarly, they are somehow abusive because of their ability to take advantage of people. NPD is manifested during the early adulthood stage.What's so mysterious about this psychological abnormality? There is no known or underlying cause. However, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual refers to it as as Cluster B disorder.
Narcissistic personality disorder.
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A narcissistic personality disorder was studied by experts through the utilization of a biopsychosocial model of causation to determine the probable causative factors of this very complex and intriguing disorder. This prototype features a combination of environmental, genetic and environmental factors. The genetic side explains its origin via one's family history most especially in twins. Meanwhile, the other cause might be due to a primary attachment syndrome to caregivers such as their parents. The negative feeling of unimportance leads to this hazardous personality disorder. A child believes that there is something inadequate in him or her as a person.
I am so beautiful like a princess.
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Based on the researches of Leonard Groopman and Arnold Cooper, there are other reasons why some people have a narcissistic personality disorder without their awareness. These are the following:
- Oversensitivity
- An enormous feeling of admiration without a REALISTIC FEEDBACK.
- Excessive praises for positive behaviors or too much criticisms for negative reactions during childhood.
- Overevaluation by significant people and their peers.
- Praised for exceptional looks and abilities.
- Victims of a self-regulated self-esteem by their parents.
I look like Rudolph Valentino.
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Another research finding said that a narcissistic personality disorder stemmed from a decreased amount of gray matter inside a narcissist's brain at the left side of anterior insula and the prefrontal brain cortex. For a complete and detailed description of its SUBTYPES and PERSONALITY TRAITS, click on this link. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder#Causes
NPD signs and symptoms.
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Medically, a narcissistic personality disorder is also linked to depression, anorexia, bipolar disorder. substance use and eating disorders. Psychotherapy is a popular mode of treatment for this personality problem. Essentially, the so-called Alliance Building Method which was discovered by Elsa Ronningstam, a notable psychologist from Harvard Medical School. In her treatment strategy, a patient's sense of agency and a reflective ability could somehow resolve this disorder by being more emphatic in their social life each day. Also, it aims to modify a narcissist's sense of self-entitlement and an egotistical personality by means of utilizing their exceptional talents to help others.
Do you have these traits?
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Temperament change treatment approach is another viable option for those who are under the bondage of narcissistic personality disorder. However, it would be more beneficial if further studies will be conducted in the years ahead. Nevertheless, this annoying personality disorder could be treated during its early stage by means of letting a child know that he or she is SPECIAL. In spite of this, it is a MUST to teach a child how to remain humble that makes him or her a RARE GEM to everyone to behold and cherish.
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