Narcissism almost always involves low self worth with a big ego. I don't know what you are but I am also not wanting to say because I know how dangerous these labels have been in my life...

Read "Trapped in the Mirror: adult children of narcissists in their struggle for self" if you can... Won't give you any new label but has some good insights.

We all have traits of narcissism, of course. Many put everyone on a continuum of which personality style he/she fits best. This is more traditional as most people are moving towards the DSM.

I believe there's a Jungian website that will give you a test to see which styles are most you and how much you fit them... But remember the difference between a style and a disorder and you are not your dad.

The need for approval over connection I relate to and am starting to break free from... Of the personality styles, it fits in most with narcissism. But calling myself a narcissist rarely helps because it comes with too much baggage. We all have these styles, basically. I have traits of all the styles and I recognize when they are most likely to come out...