5 Types of Narcissism and How to Spot Each (Part 2)

In part 1 we analyzed the main categories of narcissism. Research suggests that there are main subcategories - mostly of overt narcissism. Let's see them below!

3. Antagonistic narcissism

• arrogance

• tendency to take advantage of others

• tendency to compete with others

• disagreeability or proneness to arguing

According to some research, antagonistic narcissism is a subtype of overt narcissism. With this aspect of narcissism, the focus is on rivalry and competition.

4. Communal narcissism

• become easily morally outraged

• describe themselves as empathetic and generous

• react strongly to things they see as unfair

Communal narcissism is another type of overt narcissism, and it’s usually seen as the opposite of antagonistic narcissism. While communal narcissism might cause you to say (and believe) you have a strong moral code or care for others, you might not realize the way you treat others doesn’t match up with your beliefs.

5. Malignant narcissism

Someone with malignant narcissism may have many common traits of narcissism, like a strong need for praise and to be elevated above others. Malignant narcissism is more closely connected to overt than covert narcissism. But in addition, malignant narcissism can show up as:

• vindictiveness

• sadism, or getting enjoyment from the pain of others

• aggression when interacting with other people

• paranoia, or heightened worry about potential threats

Someone with malignant narcissism may also share some traits with antisocial personality disorder. This means someone with malignant narcissism could be more likely to experience legal trouble or substance use disorder.

Conclusion

Experts work with five main types of narcissism: overt, covert, communal, antagonistic, and malignant narcissism. They can all affect how you see yourself and interact with others.

When it comes to treatment, narcissism can be tricky because many people living with it don’t necessarily feel the need to change.

But living with narcissism does pose its own mental health effects, including anxiety, depression, and substance use — and sometimes the impact of these effects causes the person to reach out for help.

Source: https://psychcentral.com/health/types-of-narcissism

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