“Hidden Narcissism” and “Traditional Narcissism” are not official diagnostic terms. This is the most easily recognizable form of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
When someone uses the term “traditional,” they are probably referring to the Narcissist subtype. Exhibitionist Narcissists like to: Related – This subtype of NPD might be called “Hidden Narcissists” because they are much less obvious about how they get their narcissistic supplies. Sometime during childhood, they were actively discouraged from showing off or devalued whenever they were noticed. Their desire to be seen as special went underground.
Closet Narcissists typically are: 1. Afraid of the spotlight. 2. Not openly grandiose. 3. Afraid that being the center of attention
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