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Do you know someone who’s competitive about their looks or how they appear to others? While it could seem like they’re confident in their appearance, you may actually be dealing with a somatic narcissist. If you’re worried that there’s a somatic narcissist in your life, we’ve got everything you need to know to help you manage them. Keep reading to learn more about what it means to be a somatic narcissist and how you can recognize their behavior.
Things You Should Know
- A somatic narcissist craves attention and gets validation from their physical appearance.
- Obsessing over looks, criticizing other peoples’ appearances, having trouble accepting criticism, and basing self-esteem on sex are traits of somatic narcissism.
- To manage a somatic narcissist, set clear boundaries, prioritize self-care, and get support from loved ones or a therapist.
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References
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- ↑ https://www.psycom.net/personality-disorders/narcissistic
- ↑ https://www.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/malignant-self-love/physique-dysmorphique-distorted-physical-self-image
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8073048/
- ↑ https://www.psycom.net/personality-disorders/narcissistic
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/types-of-narcissism#covert
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/covert-narcissism/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201503/8-warning-signs-your-lover-is-narcissist
- ↑ https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/file/Taking%20credit%20JBE.pdf
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissist-gaslighting#examples
- ↑ https://soulprimacy.com/somatic-narcissists-a-guide/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/communication-success/201503/8-warning-signs-your-lover-is-narcissist
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder.htm
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/recovering-narcissist/2017/07/the-female-malignant-narcissist-is-just-as-dangerous-as-her-male-counterpart#4
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