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Narcissism personality disorder (NPD) is a medical condition where someone has an unreasonably high sense of their own value and worth. But is this one of those medical conditions you’re born with, or is it something you develop later in life? While the cause of NPD may not make it easier to deal with a narcissist, it may help you to understand them better if you know a little bit about why they are the way they are. In this article, we’ll break down what the experts say when it comes to the origins of NPD. We’ll also cover the signs you might be dating a narcissist, so read on.
Things You Should Know
- Most research suggests that narcissism is a complex condition caused by a combination of genetic, hereditary, and environmental causes.
- Someone is more likely to develop narcissism if they’re traumatized or abused as a child.
- Parents can minimize the odds their child develops narcissism by enforcing consequences and showing affection.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/study-shows-narcissistic-personality-disorder-may-have-a-biological-component
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5783345/
- ↑ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1420870112
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd#causes
- ↑ https://www.choosingtherapy.com/narcissistic-rage/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/what-causes-narcissistic-personality-disorder
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