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The Narcissism Continuum
Narcissism is not all bad
Section titled âNarcissism is not all badâAs mentioned, every human being on the planet has some amount of narcissistic traits in their personality. Hereâs the bad, the good, the crappy, and the horrible.
The word narcissism is often synonymous with the horrible.
Characteristics of too little narcissism
Section titled âCharacteristics of too little narcissismâThe bad
Section titled âThe badâ- Low confidence.
- Low self esteem.
- Frequently feeling like an inconvenience to others.
- Unhealthy relationships.
- Feeling the opposite of special.
Characteristics of just the right amount of narcissism
Section titled âCharacteristics of just the right amount of narcissismâThe good
Section titled âThe goodâ- The right balance of confidence and realism.
- Having a healthy belief and conviction in the things you do.
- Confidence.
- Contentment.
- Achievement.
- Healthy relationships.
- Feeling a healthy level of special.
Characteristics of slightly high levels of narcissism
Section titled âCharacteristics of slightly high levels of narcissismâThe crappy
Section titled âThe crappyâVeering slightly into the unhealthy. Itâs a continuum, this is just an indicative snapshot. Iâm actually describing somebody I know here!
- Great company.
- Great friend.
- Funny as heck, hilarious at times.
- Sympathetic.
- Kind.
But
- Feeling just a small bit too special at times.
- Boasting at times.
- Exaggerating achievements sometimes.
- Adding drama sometimes.
- Very annoying at times because itâs obvious theyâre talking through their asses, exaggerating and making stuff up.
- One-upping is common.
Characteristics of unhealthy narcissism
Section titled âCharacteristics of unhealthy narcissismâThe horrible. My wife.
Section titled âThe horrible. My wife.âWar drums at dawnâŚ