Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

Definition

NPD is a mental disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, deep need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, and troubled relationships.

Analogy

Imagine someone with NPD as a peacock spreading its feathers - they constantly show off their grandeur and expect admiration from everyone around them. However, just like how peacocks can't see their own tail display, people with NPD often fail to recognize or understand other people's feelings and needs.

Related terms

Grandiosity: An unrealistic sense of superiority marked by sustained views of oneself as better than others that causes one to view others with disdain or as inferior.

Empathy Deficit: A lack of ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Self-Centeredness: Preoccupation with oneself without regard for others.