Jul 7, 2023
Yes - and I feel like narcissist gets thrown around A LOT - sure, a lot of people have some narcissistic qualities - but true NPD is pretty serious and insidious. Thanks for some clarifying work here.
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Written by Andy Spears
Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .
I'm glad I could provide some clarification on this topic. I agree. True NPD is a serious condition, and it's important to differentiate between the casual use of the term and the clinical diagnosis. Thanks for raising this distinction!
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