Respond to Arielle Castro post.. Dr
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder that has a pervasive pattern of grandiose sense of self importance, which may be manifest as an exaggerated or unrealistic sense of superiority, value, or capability ( Criterion 1). An individual has to have at least 5 out of 9 traits to be a narcissist. The traits are inflated self esteem , craving admiration, exploitative relationship, no empathy, identity issues, lack of attachment and intimacy, feelings of depression or emptiness when not validated, sense of entitlement and feel like others are envious of them or envy others.
Ways a person can with a narcissistic personality disorder may use manipulation by controlling others with verbal and emotional abuse/ manipulation. An individual with NPD could manipulate in a work environment by acting passive aggressive, by micromanging and gaslighting individuals. They need to feel like they are in control and if they lose that they will do whatever it takes to get it back. Thing to look fir when assessing an individual are if the individuals is selfish, demeaning, controlling, and arrogant.
