Re: Narcissists are happier?

I think my dog might be a narcissist, he thinks it is all about him.

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How do you know if you are one?

You Feel Superior to Others. ...
You Constantly Need Attention. ...
You Constantly Look for Outside Validation. ...
You Take Perfectionism to a Whole New Level. ...
You Feel the Need to Shame Others. ...
You Don't Accept Your Failures—Or Your Role in Them. ...
You Ignore People's Boundaries.

Re: Narcissists are happier?

R*a*i*t. Down to a tee!

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There is a saying that you should never judge anybody until you have walked a mile in their shoes!

People who seek attention may have mental health problems & the attention helps them. Criticism often makes things worse for them, so perhaps a little understanding from people who know them well, would help them more!

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I won't mention Danny La Rue in that case.

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But surely Twink, anyone who doesn't conform to what is classed as 'normal' could also be tagged as suffering mental illness....

I do think that these days we are quick to diagnose mental illness, can't these people just be eccentric, unconventional or different?

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Of course they can Foxy, I just thought that if murderers and other criminals could use mental illness as an excuse for doing things wrong, I would use it to try and stop people criticising people they have never met, so don't know!

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If they are happier, it's because they stress those around them. They thrive on it. I've seen it all too often. Better to keep your distance from them.

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I have a few pals who are very outgoing and remembered wherever they go I would call that exuberance though a big personality ...yes they like to be the centre of attention...but that's just how they are.... nothing sinister in that.