Welcome to my channel Not Delusion. My name is Nicole. On this channel we focus on author's narcissism. Subscribe to get notifications of new videos uploaded at least once a week. Please help to share this information about narcissism so others are not continuously harmed, abused and confused. In this video we are going to talk about how to know a narcissist. According to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, narcissism is on a spectrum and exists in everyone. Narcissism is not necessarily bad or evil. On occasion all of us have displayed some trait of narcissism. Healthy narcissism is genuine self-esteem, ambition to achieve goals and is integrated with balance to behavior and functioning. Signaricism is disordered and takes over the behavior and thoughts of the person with narcissistic personality disorder or NPD. Someone that has narcissistic personality disorder is likely to harm others in order to keep their image intact. Serum with NPD is willing to harm others to maintain their sense of superiority. Those with NPD can be abusive and aggressive. Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration and lack of empathy. The following traits are according to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders. The current version is the DMS-5. Narcissistic personality disorder or NPD requires showing long-term patterns of this type of functioning. Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration and a lack of empathy. Narcissistic personality disorder requires long-term patterns of this type of functioning. A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration and a lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood, is indicated by at least five of the following. Number one has a grandiose sense of self-importance. In other words, exaggerates achievements of abilities and self-importance, expects to be recognized as superior without actually completing the achievements. Number two is preoccupied with fantasies of success, power, brilliance, beauty or perfect love. In other words, magical thinking, delusions of affection, thinking that they deserve better, and they should be getting more than what they are getting. Number three believes that they are special and can only be understood by or should only associate with other special people. In other words, belief that self is exceptional or extra-special and is entitled to special preferential treatment. Number four requires excessive admiration. In other words, requires admiration and praise from others, believing that self is entitled to such attention. Number five has a sense of entitlement such as an unreasonable expectation of favorable treatment or compliance with his or her expectations. In other words, demanding of special treatment, expecting others to take over chores or work that is beneath them. Number six is exploitative and takes advantage of others to achieve their own ends. In other words, is aggressively opportunistic and manipulates people and situations to achieve personal aims. Number seven lacks empathy and is unwilling to identify with the needs of others. In other words, does not have the ability to appreciate and love others, does not understand gratitude. Number eight is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of them. In other words, is jealous and envious believing self is more deserving. Number nine shows arrogant, hotty behaviors and attitudes. In other words, believing that others are beneath them and behaving as if others are of lowly stature. If you know someone that has five or more of these characteristics, then you are likely dealing with someone that has a toxic personality disorder called narcissistic personality disorder. A narcissist looks human and acts human, but is sometimes compared to a robot, a reptile, or an alien from outer space. They can behave like a spoiled child or someone that is possessed. The humanity is missing from the narcissist, like an empty husk that tries to act human. Narcissists are very insidious and can inflict a lot of damage. If you do not recognize these beings and do not accept that these beings exist, you can be a victim, can remain a victim, and that includes a psychosis when the damage inflicted is great enough. Thank you for watching. Please help to share this information about narcissism so others are not continuously harmed, abused, and confused. Please comment, like, share, and subscribe.