Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

NPD is one of the most shame-based personality disorders. It is characterized by low empathy, entitlement, selfishness, manipulativeness, hypersensitivity to criticism, superficiality, arrogance, a chronic need for control, rigidity, and an excessive need for admiration and validation (known as narcissistic supply). NPD often serves as a defense mechanism to hide one’s true self from shame, fear, and vulnerability. The core feature of NPD is extreme selfishness, aimed at protecting and pleasing oneself. Narcissistic individuals create a false self for the external world to see, which often appears kind, considerate, and “perfect.” Let’s dive into what causes NPD