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Voicelessness and Emotional Survival => Voicelessness and Emotional Survival Message Board => Topic started by: write on January 11, 2004, 07:35:04 PM

Title: malignant traits?
Post by: write on January 11, 2004, 07:35:04 PM

I just read this in a previous post; what is this?

Narcissism as per DSM. doesn't have 20 or malignant traits.

Title: malignant traits?
Post by: CC on January 11, 2004, 09:22:55 PM

I was wondering the same thing.  ???

Title: malignant traits
Post by: muji on February 15, 2004, 07:32:49 PM

Did you ever get an answer to your question?  I came to your post looking for one.

Title: malignant traits?
Post by: Portia on February 16, 2004, 09:09:18 AM

DSM = American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV = 4th edition).  
But go to
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
and look up Narcissistic Personality Disorder for reasonable definitions.
And note that diagnosis of severe Personality Disorder isn't easy! Some folks have some but not all traits.

Title: malignant traits?
Post by: rosencrantz on February 16, 2004, 07:50:05 PM

Yes, and see how NPD just doesn't 'exist' in Europe

According to the European description, the ICD-10 Classification, Narcissistic Personality Disorder is "a personality disorder that fits none of the specific rubrics F60.0-F60.7"

Sheesh!  :roll:

Whereas the American DSM describes my mother to a heart-stopping 'T'!

has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)

is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love

believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)

requires excessive admiration

has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations

is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends

lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her

shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes[/list:u]

God Bless America!!! :wink:
R