While many people might see someone who suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as being overly confident, insecurity can actually be a large cause of a person’s narcissistic behaviors. While they may act as though they’re superior to those around them, a narcissist may simply be trying to cover up their feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. This article explains the effects insecurity has on a person with NPD and the common traits and behaviors of insecure narcissists. In case you may be dealing with an insecure narcissist, we’ll also provide advice on how to confront them.
Things You Should Know
- Some people with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) act superior to others to hide feelings of inferiority or insecurity.
- An insecure narcissist often fears being abandoned, is particularly sensitive to criticism, and acts passive-aggressively to get sympathy from others.
- Insecure narcissists might use self-deprecation to get others to empathize with them or project their own insecurities and make others feel inferior or insecure.
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