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OT - Narcisism

arfie
arfie

I should probably do my own research, but I am an engineer, not a psychologist. Thought I'd try asking the people who brought ^it^ to my attention. I hear lots and lots of talk about narcicistic parents and ex'es. Is it the world's most common psych dx or just another pschobabble fashion pronoun?


No disrespect intended. Just curious.

arfie
arfie
Ouch. . .

By that snark, the same could be said for ALL the mental illnesses. Apology if that is how you took it, Leo. Not even close to what I was inquiring about.

No wonder my college assessment tests generated the special advisory. . .
jewells1
jewells1
Nah Leo, observation and symptoms recognition is still best, but every Diagnosis has degrees of impairment. Also lack of empathy is not the same as absent of empathy and not necessarily needed as an aspect for a diagnosis if enough other factors meet the criteria..
DSM-5, only require 5 of nine symptoms, but more usually means more Affected, and how it interferes with daily life and relationships. Then there is also a good chance of a co-morbid diagnosis.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1519417-overview
Community LeaderLeo
Leo
Yep, I apply that snark to all, but that same applies to any neurochemical weirdnesses, from pain disorders to my dear old pal epilepsy. So I tend to not want to put too much weight on tests only, articularly in psychology/psychiatry and even neurology. Hormones, sleep, so much affects it....

Sorry to upset the discussion, not my intent at all.
jewells1
jewells1
Hey it just good to see you back in with those Puma paws. Hugs J.
arfie
arfie
It is, indeed, good to have those Puma Paws a-snarkin' again. You have been missed.
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