"There are three basic ways that pathological narcissism, or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), manifests: the Grandiose/Oblivious type, the Vulnerable/Hypervigilant types, and the High-Functioning type. (Gabbard, 2019) Each type is distinct, but the role of others' perceptions of the individual and the role of shame in influencing behavior are shared across types. There's no clear understanding of how or why narcissism develops, so there isn't a clear path to prevention."
"Narcissists seldom seek mental healthcare themselves and so, when faced with exposure or threats to their self-worth, they may not have the necessary coping strategies to deal with the stressors. This can lead to significant dissonance and shame if their false representations of their accomplishments or specialness are pierced by the truth. The shame they feel when this happens has been linked to a risk of suicidal ideation and a rate of attempts higher than in the general population."
Narcissistic pathology presents as three types: Grandiose/Oblivious, Vulnerable/Hypervigilant, and High-Functioning. Each type differs, but others' perceptions and shame shape behavior across types. Developmental origins are unclear, preventing clear prevention strategies. Narcissists often cannot recognize their problematic behavior because they live within inflated narratives of entitlement and success, limiting ordinary relationships. Narcissists seldom seek mental healthcare, and exposure of false self-representations can produce dissonance and profound shame. Severe narcissistic injury can precipitate narcissistic collapse and increase risk of suicidal ideation and attempts. Partners, lovers, friends, and relatives frequently seek counseling for relationship struggles. Survivors may experience complex grief and should not self-blame.
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