Delusional Grandiosity and Narcissism
Delusional Grandiosity What is a delusion? It’s a belief not based in reality. Now, all of us sometimes believe some things that are unrealistic. But that doesn’t make us delusional. And grandiose...
View ArticleNarcissistic Insults and Narcissistic Rage
Narcissistic Insults Narcissistic insults occur when a disturbed character’s grandiose self-image is challenged. Narcissists style themselves as superior creatures. Sometimes, the haughty image they...
View ArticleEgomaniacal Characters
Egomaniacal Characters Egomaniacal characters are narcissists out of control. Unfortunately, these days there are plenty of narcissists. It’s the phenomenon of our age of entitlement, relativism, and...
View ArticleNarcissistic Insult Can Prompt Rage
Narcissistic Insult What’s a narcissistic insult? Some disturbed characters experience it when reality clashes with their grandiose sense of self. Of course, no one likes feeling insulted. But a...
View ArticleHumility of Heart Leads to Sincerity
Humility of Heart Humility is a rare and much misunderstood virtue. The word comes from the Latin, meaning “low.” Accordingly, to be humble is to be lowly in both one’s opinion and expression of...
View ArticleDo Narcissists Really Believe They’re Always Right?
Behaving Like You’re Always Right Most true narcissists act like they’re always right. And sometimes they can be really convincing about it. They can project a remarkably confident image. Their...
View ArticleThe Narcissistic Malignancy Spectrum
Narcissistic Malignancy Narcissistic malignancy exists along spectra of type and degree. Not all narcissism is the same. That’s just one reason defining personality disorders is so difficult these...
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