In an effort to become more inclusive, the DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association’s bible of psychological disorders) seems to have become more ambiguous…and that vagueness has bred confusion. Following the broadening of criteria leading to the over diagnoses of disorders such as ADD/ADHD, Depression, and Bi-Polar Disorder, the expanded characteristics of Narcissism now can include most of us. Take a look at the the list…and decide which one of these criteria hasn’t defined your behavior or the behavior of those around you at one time or another. Then answer this question: Who doesn’t quality somewhere on the Narcissism continuum? Thank you, DSM-IV, for enabling everyone to feel dysfunctional.
hehe… I like the “requires excessive admiration” thing. Still those people, will learn sooner or later that it’s their own fault that no one love them (except them self).
Of course, we are all not completely immune to the matter, but it is better to keep it under control.