Staying in relationship with a narcissist isn’t easy in any possible way, but is being a narcissist easy?
NO!
A Narcissist, although apparently selfish, unempathetic and a monster of a person who lives on the pain and emotional suffering of others, actually has an incredibly low self-esteem and a fragile ego.
What is Malignant Narcissism?
Those suffering from Narcissistic Personality Disorder aren’t really as strong and confident as they may fake appearing. They’re always in a continuous battle with their vulnerable emotional state, and to mask this weak self-esteem of theirs, narcissists indulge in self-praise and can go to all ends just to get the attention of literally everyone in any room.
Yes! They can emotionally suffocate those around them, especially if they’re suffering from the less common yet most severe subtype of narcissism – malignant narcissism. But things aren’t smooth for narcissists at all!
Individuals with this personality disorder often display the characteristics of:
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Extreme and uncontrollable aggression and sadism either towards their own selves, others, or both
- Paranoia
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
Sounds like traits of a complete sociopath, right? Well, a narcissist is no less than that!
Malignant narcissists often enjoy putting others though difficulty and pain. They behave in a highly aggressive manner and are hostile in everyday situations. They’re domineering and controlling in many ways, harbor little or no remorse for illegal activities or harmful actions, and are usually arrogant, disrespectful, reckless, and incredibly impulsive.
How to identify a malignant narcissist?
Although it’s quite hard to differentiate between severe NPD and malignant narcissism, you can check if the said individual shows any of the behavioral traits we’ve outlined above or persuade them to visit a mental health professional. Treatment is effective for few, due to the very nature of the disorder.
If you’re losing your own sense of self-worth due to the narcissistic abuse being projected onto you, don’t hesitate to seek help from your virtual counselor. Better late than sorry!!!