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Narcissism Test

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1

I frequently daydream about achieving boundless success, power, or physical attractiveness.

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2

I believe I should always receive the highest level of respect and consideration, no matter what the situation might be.

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3

It really bothers me when someone else becomes the main focus of attention.

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4

I'm not entirely sure I would excel in a leadership role.

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5

I become frustrated when others don't meet my expectations or give me what I desire.

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6

It irritates me when someone else takes the spotlight away from me.

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7

Revealing my weaknesses to other people doesn't come naturally to me.

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8

I enjoy drawing attention to myself and my accomplishments.

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9

There's plenty I can gain from listening to and learning from others.

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10

I won't feel content until I receive everything I believe I'm entitled to.

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11

I feel a sense of satisfaction when my competitors don't succeed.

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12

I often anticipate receiving preferential treatment from those around me.

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13

I begin to doubt my self-worth when I'm not being noticed or acknowledged.

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14

I have a strong feeling that I'll achieve widespread recognition in the future.

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15

My main goal is simply to find a decent level of happiness in life.

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16

I find it fairly straightforward to influence or control people to get what I want.

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17

I sometimes overlook or ignore what other people are feeling or needing.

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18

Being in a position of power over others matters a great deal to me.

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19

I feel nervous and embarrassed when others become aware of my deeper desires or vulnerabilities.

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20

I'm convinced the world would improve significantly if I were in charge.

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What you should know

People often use the words "narcissism" and "narcissistic personality disorder" interchangeably, but narcissism is a trait that everyone has to some degree, while narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition that can be diagnosed.

  • There are three main types of narcissism: grandiose or overt narcissism, vulnerable or covert narcissism, and high-functioning or exhibitionist narcissism.
  • Research estimates that narcissistic personality disorder affects between 1% and 6% of people at some point in their lives. The percentage for men (7.7 percent) is higher than the percentage for women (4.8 percent).
  • Some of the most important signs of narcissistic personality disorder are a grandiose sense of self-importance, dreams of unlimited power and success, a need for excessive admiration, exploitation and manipulation, and a lack of empathy.
  • People who are narcissistic usually can't build long-lasting, trusting relationships.
  • Signs that you are in a relationship with a narcissistic person are being cut off from family and friends, being put down, being manipulated, and being criticised and competed with a lot.
  • It is very hard to treat narcissistic personality disorder, but with the right skills, patience, and time, it is possible to make progress.
  • Effective treatment involves several steps, such as relieving distress, finding ways to cope, forming new habits, and learning what empathy means.

Change

  • Learn how to communicate better. People can become less self-centred by learning to listen, ask questions, and see things from someone else's point of view.

  • Change your habits: Find out what makes you act narcissistic and what makes you do it. Picture how you would like to respond, stop yourself from reacting, and then respond in a new way.

  • Get therapy. A mental health professional who knows how to treat narcissistic personality disorder can help you understand yourself better and make changes.

Narcissism Test