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On Narcissism: Psychological Theories and Therapeutic
Interventions in the Narcissistic Disorders

Introduction

Understanding the Narcissistic Phenomenon

The so called ‘narcissistic personality disorder' is a complex and often misunderstood

disorder. The cardinal feature of the narcissistic personality is the grandiose sense of self

importance, but paradoxically underneath this grandiosity the narcissist suffers from a

chronically fragile low self esteem. The grandiosity of the narcissist, however, is often so

pervasive that we tend to dehumanize him or her. The narcissist conjures in us images of

the mythological character Narcissus who could only love himself, rebuffing anyone who

attempted to touch him. Nevertheless, it is the underlying sense of inferiority which is

the real problem of the narcissist, the grandiosity is just a facade used to cover the deep

feelings of inadequacy.

The Makeup of the Narcissistic Personality......



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Title: Psych Theories
Approximate Word Count: 5294
Approximate Pages: 22 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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