And for those who want to take me up on my little dare, here are the DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder. Do these characteristics remind you of anyone? If those trump supporters out there are honest, this list may be painful to consider. Honesty is in short supply, of course, for those who readily believe in obvious lies. One can always hope trump’s behavior is calculated and volitional, but it sure looks like a compulsion when he’s tweeting at 3am. So go ahead, prove the DSM-5 wrong. Don’t deflect by commenting on Obama. Don’t deflect by saying “they’re all narcissists.” Just address yourself to your (honest) observations about your Dear Leader. I know, I know, it’s a tall order to tell the truth, but give it a try, why don’t you.
Hey “John Locke,” why don’t you go first? Are you feeling brave and honest today? Here’s the list of DSM-5 malignant narcissist behaviors:
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerating your achievements and talents
Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
Requiring constant admiration
Having a sense of entitlement
Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
Taking advantage of others to get what you want
Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Being envious of others and believing others envy you
And for those who want to take me up on my little dare, here are the DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder. Do these characteristics remind you of anyone? If those trump supporters out there are honest, this list may be painful to consider. Honesty is in short supply, of course, for those who readily believe in obvious lies. One can always hope trump’s behavior is calculated and volitional, but it sure looks like a compulsion when he’s tweeting at 3am. So go ahead, prove the DSM-5 wrong. Don’t deflect by commenting on Obama. Don’t deflect by saying “they’re all narcissists.” Just address yourself to your (honest) observations about your Dear Leader. I know, I know, it’s a tall order to tell the truth, but give it a try, why don’t you.
Hey “John Locke,” why don’t you go first? Are you feeling brave and honest today? Here’s the list of DSM-5 malignant narcissist behaviors:
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerating your achievements and talents
Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
Requiring constant admiration
Having a sense of entitlement
Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
Taking advantage of others to get what you want
Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Being envious of others and believing others envy you
Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner