Classic The classic narcissist is overly self-confident and sees themselves as superior than other people. Think of a child who has always been told by mom and dad that they would be great, and then that child takes and internally distorts that message into superiority.
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By definition I am a classic narcissist. Perhaps what makes me more of one than others is the fact that my narcissism is both cerebral and somatic. I generally can give to others but maintain a level above others. Is this a bad thing? It hasn't bitten me in the ass just yet...
Personally, I don't believe in "entitlement" that the world owes you jack anything. I do, however, believe in self-entitlement. This to me is the concept that one is only as entitled as they allow themselves to be. I spare myself nothing, and am generally friendly and relatively sincere (note the use of the term "relatively").
However, I am also exhibit the behaviors of the "rager" definition of narcissism... meaning I get angry and like to lash out.
I recognize this as a potential manifested disorder. Rather than live it out in the shadows as a covert narcissist, I prefer to live it overtly, knowing the advantage of confidence it provides. By the same token, I am careful where and when I flash this around in real life. I know when it will gain the advantage and when it will cost the advantage and use it accordingly.
Simply put, it's hard to hear others over the sound of how awesome I am... LOL. Well maybe not THAT bad... but damn near enough. Cheers.
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By definition I am a classic narcissist. Perhaps what makes me more of one than others is the fact that my narcissism is both cerebral and somatic. I generally can give to others but maintain a level above others. Is this a bad thing? It hasn't bitten me in the ass just yet...
Personally, I don't believe in "entitlement" that the world owes you jack anything. I do, however, believe in self-entitlement. This to me is the concept that one is only as entitled as they allow themselves to be. I spare myself nothing, and am generally friendly and relatively sincere (note the use of the term "relatively").
However, I am also exhibit the behaviors of the "rager" definition of narcissism... meaning I get angry and like to lash out.
I recognize this as a potential manifested disorder. Rather than live it out in the shadows as a covert narcissist, I prefer to live it overtly, knowing the advantage of confidence it provides. By the same token, I am careful where and when I flash this around in real life. I know when it will gain the advantage and when it will cost the advantage and use it accordingly.
Simply put, it's hard to hear others over the sound of how awesome I am... LOL. Well maybe not THAT bad... but damn near enough. Cheers.
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The girl tells me that I am very cocky. Must be a Leo thing....
You might feel and be willing to admit that you have characteristics along the lines of narcisism, but you have the balance to be introspective of your behavior and rationalize. I too am somewhat selfish and I enjoy adoration and attention. I don't think that should classify as a personality or mood disorder.