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Causes Of Narcissism Some common symptoms of narcissism include: Having an unreasonably high sense of self-importance Needing constant and excessive admiration Believing they deserve privileges and special treatment

Show an unwillingness to recognise the needs and feelings of others Take advantage of others to get what they want Narcissism is an extreme form of self- involvement, where the self is prioritised over everything and everyone else.

Narcissism occurs on a spectrum where some individuals may show some more minor traits, whereas the other end of the spectrum is a diagnosed condition called Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

There are two types of narcissism: grandiose and vulnerable (where narcissistic traits have become a form of self-protection against feeling inferior).

The causes of narcissism are complex and largely still unknown. There are, however, some common patterns that have been seen in individuals with narcissism, including: Having experienced parent-child relationships with either too much

adoration or criticism that doesn't match the person’s actual experiences or achievements Genetical links, showing inherited characteristics, such as certain personality traits