A woman diagnosed as a narcissist shared one question you should consider asking if you think someone you know may be a narcissist.
Formerly a means of insulting someone who appeared vain or self-centered, its name comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus. Narcissism, or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), is now a clinically diagnosed condition. Symptoms of NPD include an apparent lack of empathy for others, an exaggerated sense of entitlement, and a chronic need for admiration.
Research shared via the BBC estimates that one in 20 people in the UK may be affected by the condition.
This question reveals how a person sees the world (Getty Stock Images)
Identifying a narcissist is not easy. Especially since this term is so easily used to describe selfish behavior. But one man revealed one question he thinks narcissists should ask.
A user who goes by the name @thenamelessnarcissist recalled on TikTok how she realized this after having a conversation with a friend who was also diagnosed as a narcissist.
What questions do you need to ask? “Ask them, ‘Don’t you think there are just some people in the world who are objectively better than you and some who are worse than you…and the world? Do other countries just want to ignore it?” the creator revealed.
“Even better if you add that you and the person are both part of upper management.”
He went on to explain how he had a lightbulb moment when he first heard the question, adding, “I was shocked that I had finally met someone who understood the reality of things.”
Now, this much doesn’t seem like the most obvious thing to bring up in everyday conversation, but the author goes on to explain how this question gives insight into how a narcissist’s mind works. I explained exactly what.
The creator went on to explain how this question can provide insight into a narcissist’s mind (TikTok/thenamelessnarcissist)
“Narcissists view the world through the lens of the idea that some people inherently have higher self-worth and others have lower self-worth,” he explained.
“That’s the important core belief that drives their actions. And that’s why they always try to prove that they’re part of a better human being, because deep down they Because we think we are the worst people.”
This is not the only way to determine whether someone may have NPD. Psychiatrist Dr. Taraka Gunaratne reveals how a relationship with a narcissist can trigger feelings.
“I feel like my sense of identity has been removed from my heart or pushed out of my head,” he said during his talk. interview with the BBC Morning live.
“This can be really disconcerting…because identity is such an important part of who you are.”
