I see. In that sense, the notion of grandiosity seems almost like an accusation rather than a diagnosis. Sounds inappropriate.

Perhaps I will say that I, in my own way, understand the description of loneliness that you have quoted in your previous post, though I suspect my experience of it is slightly different.

I would very much like for you to believe, without acknowledgment or affirmation, that you are a member of the human race. As such, acceptance and love is very much your birthright regardless of the circumstances.

I've noticed that highly intelligent persons tend to adopt their own sense of being rather than accepting how others tell them to be. This should not in any way socially handicap said persons, but it so often does.

I suspect you would be a very interesting person to know in real life. I have certainly enjoyed our exchanges here.

I wonder how universal the struggle for functionality really is, or how many people even realize that they are struggling.