We often say that so and so is narcissistic, mostly as a joke, but in fact some people are "narcissistic to the point of hurting others". This is the so-called narcissistic personality disorder (English: Narcissistic personality disorder, referred to as for NPD).
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), one of the four Type B personality disorders (antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic), often appearing exaggerated, dramatic, and emotional , longing for praise from others, lacking empathy, and having excessive imagination about one's own abilities or behaviors.
It often begins in early adulthood and has a long course. Similar diseases or comorbidities include bipolar disorder, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, etc.
Treatment is extremely difficult, and among mental patients, the prevalence is only 1%.
When others point out that their fantasies are unrealistic, narcissistic people feel humiliated because they are unable to maintain the "high opinion" of others.
In order to escape the sense of emptiness and low worth after their self-esteem is lifted, they may engage in emotional blackmail, violent behavior, humiliate the other person in turn, or develop an escape mentality.
In addition to having their fantasies exposed, narcissistic people cannot tolerate any correction, criticism, or even kind reminders. All such words will make them feel that they are denying their own self-worth.
To put it simply, "narcissistic people are incredibly heartless"; and they cannot conform to social norms because "they are special" and others should cooperate.
According to DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), narcissistic personality disorder belongs to Cluster B personality disorders, which begins in early adulthood and continues to this day. It often exhibits one of the following nine characteristics: Must contain at least five points:
1. Speak to exaggerate, beautify, disguise, and modify one's self-image in order to maintain a good image, power, and prestige in the eyes of outsiders.
2. Extremely eager for praise from others. On the surface, it is narcissism, but in fact, it is inferiority complex.
3. Instead of thinking that you are the one with the problem, you will put all the blame on the other party.
4. Narcissistic personalities think that they are often not understood by others, or that others do not understand their painstaking efforts. They are actually extremely painful inside.
5. Lack of empathy and inability to feel the pain of others.
However, they are good at manipulating others and know how to make them suffer. The purpose behind their understanding of human nature is not compassionate care, but self-interested manipulation.
6. Anything that makes them feel that the glamorous image displayed to the outside world does not conform to them will be regarded as a humiliation to their self-esteem.
7. Do not treat others and yourself as equals. It is more like a class relationship between superiors and inferiors.
He would do to others what he didn't want others to do to him, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with that.
8. They like to compare and are prone to a competitive mentality. Striving for glory and being praised are the most important things for them.
9. A vicious narcissistic personality, if they find that their tricks and manipulations are useless, they will even want to destroy the other person.
The above are common traits of narcissistic personality.
Narcissistic personality is a group recognized by therapists as very difficult to treat, because it is difficult for narcissists to admit their mistakes, so it is also difficult for them to receive treatment.
But when they actually walk into the consultation room, they think that the problems are all on others, and hope that the therapist can "convince" their partners/family members that they have problems, and hope that the therapist can stand on the same front with them to change their own. family.
The above information was found randomly on the Internet. There are some related articles about NPD. If you are interested in learning more about how they develop this morbid feeling, please look it up yourself.
As I said before, five of the nine characteristics need to be included in order to be classified as NPD, but unfortunately, Ryoko includes all nine characteristics, yes! That’s all included!
If you read Ryoko's series carefully, you will find that she matches all the above symptoms of mental illness.
And I never felt sick!
The so-called disease awareness refers to whether the patient knows that he or she has a problem.
Generally speaking, disease consciousness is divided into four stages:
First level, complete disease awareness
Patients know that they are sick and are willing to cooperate with medical treatment.
Second level, second level disease awareness
The patient knows he or she is sick but does not feel the need to seek medical attention.
Level 3, Level 1 illness again
The patient knows that something is not right with him, but blames it on being too tired or other factors, and does not think he is sick, nor does he think he should seek medical treatment.
Level 4, the most serious, no symptoms at all
The patient doesn't think there's anything wrong with him at all.
Ryoko is hovering between levels 3 and 4. She was forced to take her to the doctor before, but she still pretended to be fine in front of the doctor. I really don’t understand what she is doing!
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