Dear Santa,

*Narcissistic Personality Disorder* (NDP) is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance.

○ They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them.

○ People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others.

*How do narcissists act?*

*Narcissistic Personality Disorder* (NDP) involves a pattern of self-centered, arrogant thinking and ones behaviour, a lack of empathy and consideration for other people, and an excessive need for admiration

Others often describe people with NPD as *cocky,*

*manipulative,*

*selfish,*

*patronizing,*

and *demanding.*

*How does a narcissist apologize?*

*If* they do apologize, it's often insincere and accompanied by excuses or justifications for their behaviour, says Dr. Michael Kane, chief medical officer at Indiana Centre for Recovery.

*“They often & seldom shift the blame onto someone else or make empty promises to change in order to appease the situation,”* Kane notes

Here are some signs of *Narcissistic Personality Disorder Narcissism* vs. *Narcissistic Personality Disorder*

● Having narcissistic tendencies -- like bragging or making themself the centre of attention -- are normal when they occur occasionally.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is different.

● Symptoms are more severe, occur across different situations and environments, and make relationships with others challenging, if not impossible.

Here, Zachary Rosenthal PhD, a clinical psychologist at Duke Health, answers questions about NPD and what you can do if you suspect that you or a loved one has the condition.

Dr. Zach Rosenthal discusses the symptoms of NPD, how it is diagnosed, and the individualized approach he takes for treating the disorder.

*What are the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder?*

Use the acronym *“SPECIAL ME”* to remember the signs of NPD.

1. SPECIAL ME

1. Sense of self-importance

Preoccupation with power, beauty, or success

Entitled

Can only be around people who are important or special

Interpersonally exploitative for their own gain

Arrogant

Lack empathy

Must be admired

Envious of others or believe that others are envious of them

2. How is NPD diagnosed?

○ Trained mental health professionals conduct a structured interview to learn more about an individual’s typical behaviour patterns. If someone consistently displays at least five of the SPECIAL ME traits, they meet the diagnostic criteria for the condition.

*Is NPD genetic?*

*No, there is no gene for NPD, and people are not born with it.* Like other mental health conditions, the environment is a major factor. Children who are encouraged to believe they are extraordinary and always deserve the best - sometimes at the expense of others - could later develop NPD. In these children, traits like confidence are rewarded, while qualities like empathy are not.

○ *Are narcissists bad people?*

Narcissists are not bad people; *it’s their behaviour that’s problematic.* They have been conditioned to believe that they are special and deserve to be treated better than others and approach the world accordingly.

*Can I have a relationship with someone with NPD?*

It depends. If your romantic partner, family member, or boss has NPD, they can make your life challenging. Because they put themselves first, you may feel belittled, and your mental health could suffer. Coping strategies include setting personal boundaries and gently walking away if they are breached. However, this is not always easy to do. Calling your partner a narcissist won't help either. Instead, you should focus on your well-being and decide what you are willing to tolerate.

*Can people recover from NPD?*

Yes, but changing a learned behaviour takes time and effort. People with NPD do not generally seek help on their own, and if they do, it is often because of a co-existing problem, like anxiety. Because there is no proven medication or therapy to treat NPD, providers take an individualized approach. Getting to know the patient and establishing a trusting relationship are key components of treatment. If a person is willing to change and their therapist can help them bridge the gap between their current and desired behaviors, there is hope for recovery.

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*The Part of Your Body You Wash First In A Bath Shows A Lot About Your Personality*

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If you are a morally upright and decent human being, then you would consider hygiene to be a very important aspect of your daily routine. And that might mean you taking a bath every morning as you get ready to face the day that’s in front of you. You might even have a solid routine already locked down with regard to your bathing habits.

However, you have to know that the way in which you take a bath can say a lot about your personality. The way that one person might take a bath isn’t necessarily going to be the same as how other people do it.

You might not really have noticed, but typically, when you take a bath, you’re going to go straight to a specific body part. And on a subconscious level, the body part that you choose to wash first can say a lot about what kind of personality you have.

And if you’re curious as to what kind of implications your bathing habits can have on your personality, then just continue to read on until the end of this article. Check which personality traits and characteristics come with what body part you choose to wash first.

1. *Face*

If you are the type of person who proceeds to wash your face right away when you take a bath, then this is what that says about you. You are someone who likes to tend to your 5 basic senses – taste, smell, touch, sight, and hearing. It means that you care a lot about how other people see you and how you are perceived by those around you.

That’s why you want to make sure that you are always taking care of your face. You know that this is the first thing people see when they look at you. You often find yourself feeling anxious about thinking of how other people perceive you.

2. *Arms, Legs & Feet*

When you go straight for the limbs when you take a bath, then it’s likely that you are a very humble, simple, and down-to-earth human being. Your limbs are symbols of your strength and resilience. But it also shows that you are very grounded and you don’t get lost in the flash of it all.

You are very vocal, and you always like to express yourself freely – whether it be through physical gestures or verbal declarations. You are an animated soul, and your energy is seemingly boundless.

3. *Private Organs*

It’s very interesting when you wash your private parts first because it’s not really what most people would think of when they picture you in the shower. You are someone who has a very shy and reserved personality. In fact, you might be so shy to the point that you might even have a few self-esteem issues.

You are someone who has a difficult time standing up for yourself. But you are also someone who is very capable of making the people around you feel comfortable with your company.

4. *Chest*

It’s all about confidence for you when you find yourself gravitating towards your chest immediately when you step into the shower. It’s likely that you are very much comfortable in your own skin whenever you start scrubbing your chest when you are taking a bath. You are someone who likes to be very straightforward about your thoughts and opinions. You also have a very pragmatic personality.

You are very independent, and people are often inspired by your self-sufficient personality. You are a go-getter who always works hard for what you want.

5. *Hair*

If you are someone who immediately washes your hair the moment you step into the shower, then you are definitely someone who is obsessed with order, structure, and discipline. You take a top-to-bottom approach in bathing. And you carry that kind of structure with you into your daily life as well.

You are also very practical. You have a very strong opinion on things, and you firmly believe that your mind is one of your greatest assets. You do a lot to take care of your brain. And you are never one who is shy about sharing an opinion with other people.

6. *Shoulders and Neck*

You are probably one of the most hardworking people you are ever going to know in your life. The reason you go to your neck and shoulders first is that these are often the most stressful parts of your body. You are stressed because you always find yourself hustling and working hard.

You are also incredibly competitive, and you always like to be staying ahead of the pack. You always want to have a leg-up on the competition.

7. *Back*

You are someone who watches your back… "literally. You find it very hard to be trusting of other people. You don’t typically like to let other people into your life so quickly or so easily. This is probably because of the traumatic experience of betrayal that you have had in the past.

Stop letting people consume you. they didn’t call? go to sleep. they didn’t message you? put your phone down and have a better day. they left you on read? delete the conversation. they didn’t make an effort? match their energy. never let your happiness depend on anyone

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