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May 18, 2013 at 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by GrayNess
Manipulating and controlling is not with all narcissists. Usually, they'll have a very high self-esteem, present themselves as being better than you, and not recognizing others' emotions.
But, there are different types and so, if you know someone, could you describe them and that way it could be easier.
What you described before is more of antisocial personality disorder (APD) but could also be with certain types of narcissists.
Generally, if their game is manipulation, the best way to avoid is to either have experienced it many times or to know how to manipulate others. If you don't have experience with either, then generally it will be a too-good-to-be-true event, although this isn't always manipulation, itcould be a genuinely nice person. If their game is manipulation, do not try and play it back. They're far better than you'd be and unless they're really bad, it will get messy.
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I have read a lot of uninformed vitriol on NPD on blogs and the like. Seems there is quite some stigma attached to this condition. Below is an academically-oriented outline of the features of NPD in its various forms. Although it is no excuse for destructive and self-destructive behaviours of the NPD, I can't help but feel something for people who seem so conflicted, tortured, unhappy people. Their behaviours are often reprehensible, but what a life! Unlike antisocial PD, NPDs can't really understand what they're doing because they labour under their delusions. Sounds tough for everyone involved, including the narcissist. It's also sad that these people are psychically damaged at such a young age. Which is not to excuse the behaviour.
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