Narcissists are toxic people and being aware of the traits of narcissism can help you protect yourself. It is important to note that while you may know someone who exhibits some of these traits, that doesn’t technically make them a narcissist.
Narcissism (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is a diagnosable mental illness. A person must meet at least five of these nine criteria to be diagnosed by a mental health professional.
However, if someone in your sphere meets some of these and causes you to stress, I would still set boundaries or remove yourself from them.
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