(Newswire.net — January 3, 2022) —
Narcissism is a negative trait. People with narcissism are a bit self-involved. Self-obsession is good until it doesn’t affect the people around you and the decisions you make. People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are so overwhelmed with their achievements and have this grand self-importance that eventually affects their interactions with other people.
Narcissists find it difficult to interact with others because they lack empathy and their tendency to manipulate everyone around them. Not just this but they crave attention. Listed below are a few symptoms of narcissists;
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Exaggeration of their abilities and talents
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Sense of self-importance
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Craving acknowledgment
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They believe that this world owes them something
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Lack empathy
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Exploit others
Covert Nsrcississim:
In Behavioural psychology, narcissistic behaviors are described as overt or covert. Overt types of narcissistic behavior are those which are easily observed by the surrounding people, like those traditional behaviors of narcissists. But covert narcissists are those who are a bit less obvious and difficult to find.
Any covert narcissist will also act differently and they crave validation and acknowledgment but they might not behave like those of overt narcissists.
It’s tricky to visualize how a person with a covert narcissistic personality behaves differently from those typical narcissists. But overall both are looking for the same thing.
An example of overt and covert narcissism can be listening to a song with raised volume to that of listening to the same song but on low volume.
Covert and overt narcissists are quite similar regarding their end goals considering that they are more extroverted. There’s a clinical phenomenon that determines whether a person has a narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)
Most people fall into the trap of manipulative behavior of narcissists and are already in emotional pain without even realizing what has happened. And since it is easy to discover those with covert narcissism.
Signs of Covert Narcissism:
Before diving into the signs of covert narcissism it’s important to state that there proper clinical criteria which determine if a person has a narcissistic personality disorder. But there are a few symbols for you to determine before you get into unhealthy relationships.
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They are highly sensitive to criticism. Putting your ears on constructive criticism is a good thing but the narcissist will respond to your criticism as if they are not affected by it. And ill make sarcastic comments. Deep inside they’re enraged.
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Passive aggression is another safe side for covert narcissists. They will frame mocking sentences as jokes and will throw at you whenever they get a chance. Passive aggression is a source through which they let their frustration out
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They put themselves down. A need for validation or acceptance is a characteristic of a narcissistic personality disorder. They might offer you a compliment to get one in return. Or they will brag about what they did to get some appreciation. They often look at others to build their self-esteem up and that’s almost impossible. We know ourselves better than anyone out there.
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Covert narcissists are a bit shy and scared that they might do something wrong. Thye is afraid that something they did will be wrong. They stay away from social situations that lack clear advantages.
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They are often depressed, guilty and sad. They hold grudges and are often envious. They have built an inner world where they satisfy themselves and have that ill show you kind of attitude. They will more likely think about their skills rather than working for them.
Why Covert Narcissists are Dangerous:
Covert narcissists are way more dangerous than others, want to know why?
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Covert narcissists are a bit different than narcissists because they appear navy nice, soft, and polite. Thye mostly is doctors, politicians because they need that respect to satisfy their ego. They want and they feed on that respect. A lot of people love them this is because they appear nicer and sweetest.
Here we will tell you how you need to deal with this kind of people It is because if you are on an emotional bond with them you will suffer a lot. Remember a key point and that is narcissists have nothing that comes from within their souls. All that they want is from outside which we called supply. It can be money, love, or anything that provides them value.
As we discussed above they are passive-aggressive. And it is through small gestures they show you how unworthy you are. One thing about this behavior is they are hurting you snd they are doing it consciously. But will appear nice and soft. So it’s quite hurtful when you are in close relation with a covert narcissist. It is very important to stay away from them because They will never go away completely they will pop back in. Keeping your boundaries and maintaining a distance is good for your mental health.
They are 101%narcisssist but they are very good with manipulation. And they will appear decent and also shoot their shot. For example, they can make a statement as I have done this little thing for you and it looks cool but the hair on the back of your neck is erect and it looks disgusting.
One of the things that they will drain you mentally, emotionally as narcissists do. They will make a very nicer image by taking care of you when the relationship is just started and showing you how successful, nice, and caring they are. Once you fell in love now they are changing their pattern and they will try to have control over you, show you all their dark truths, and it is so difficult to get out of this. Because you love them and they are hurting you.
The only way to deal with them is MAJOR BOUNDARIES. Don’t look at their social media accounts, block them. You don’t want their energy in your space. So stop letting them think you are interested in them because you are not, and don’t give them access to what you are doing where are you. And if you had a relationship with any such kind of people they might pop up randomly in your mind so just shift your focus, Don’t think about them. You are far better without them in your life.
So if you are dealing with a covert narcissist they are the most toxic and dangerous because they are so good at hiding their narcissistic personality. So get them out of your life. You are brave and strong enough to do that. Blessings and much love.