Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Antisocial Personality Disorder

 

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

 Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior characterized by

 Five common signs 

1 Inflated or exaggerated  sense of self ( importance )  ,

2  constant need for attention ,

3 self-centeredness ,

4  lack of empathy ,

5  pre-occupation with power and success .

 

( 1.अपने महत्व का बढ़ा-चढ़ा हुआ या अतिरंजित अहसास  2. लगातार ध्यान की आवश्यकता  3. आत्मकेंद्रितता 4. सहानुभूति की कमी  5. शक्ति और सफलता के प्रति अत्यधिक चिंतन )

 

Symptoms of NPD

Constant need for attention, affirmation, and praise

Exaggerated sense of one's own abilities and achievements

Exploiting other people for personal gain

Feeling envious of others, or believing that others are envious of them

Lack of empathy for others

Persistent fantasies about attaining success and power

Obsession with power or success

Sense of entitlement and expectation of special treatment

One can recognize NPD by looking for some of these signs  People with NPD  are typically described as –

Self-centered

Arrogant & full of pride

Conceited ( too proud of yourself and your actions & abilities )

Because they imagine themselves as superior to others, they often insist on possessing items that reflect a successful lifestyle.

Despite this exaggerated self-image , they depend heavily on constant praise and attention to maintain their self-esteem.  As a result , individual with narcissistic personality disorder are usually very sensitive to criticism, perceiving it as a personal attack

 

 

 

Antisocial Personality Disorder:

 Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a condition characterized by a lack of empathy and disregard feeling for other people.

Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder -

 Symptoms can start in childhood , such behavior may include fire setting, cruelty to animals, and difficulty with authority.

They often face legal problem because they don't follow rules and ignore rights of other people .

They frequently act impulsively and don’t think the consequences of their actions.

They can be aggressive and irritable, which may lead to physical fights.

Have difficulty to feel empathy for others .

Poor or abusive relationships with others and they might abuse or neglect their children.

Frequently lie and deceive others for personal gain .

No feeling of guilt and regret about something they did in past or before . 

 

Diagnosis of ASPD

 Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder often begin during childhood,

Disregard for the safety of the self and others

Failure to obey laws

Impulsive behavior

Irritability and aggression

Lack of remorse for actions