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What To Do If You Work With a Narcissist
Narcissism is a personality condition in which a person exaggerates emotions of inflated self-worth while concealing a lack of confidence.
Narcissistic people are typically labeled as arrogant, egocentric, self-centered, and entitled because they have a strong desire for attention and love.
People with this personality disorder may have difficulty forming and maintaining relationships, and people around them may perceive their time together as poisonous and even abusive.
What causes someone to be narcissistic?
As with many mental health disorders, the causes of narcissistic personality disorder are often complex and may stem from relationships with parents, which features a mix of excess adoration followed by inappropriate criticism.
A traumatic life event may have altered healthy behavior and thinking. Some characteristics may also be inherited.
The effects of narcissism personality disorder
Many persons with this personality disorder experience interpersonal issues, work-related issues, suffer from despair, anxiety, loneliness, and abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Treatment for childhood issues, family counseling, or receiving advice from…
