This is weird, but my family always say I lack empathy and I fight until they submit in argument. I’ve noticed some manipulation I’ve done, and I regret those things.
However, I don’t think I have it, as I think schizophrenia is a primarily selfish illness. What I mean by this is that it seems to be egocentric to the person suffering. Almost all of my delusions and hallucinations are targeting the self.
I also miss a big diagnostic attribute - I don’t think I’m the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I hope I don’t come across as narcissistic on this forum.
True. A person with NPD will never tell you that they have NPD because they lack the self-awareness to recognize that they have NPD. They actually believe that everyone else has NPD.
if it was narcissistic personality disorder it is still very treatable anyway so its good that you are noticing where you could improve and trying to develop yourself better in a good way.
I took an npd test the other day. I have some traits but luckily I don’t meet the threshold for full blown npd. If my life had gone a little differently I wouldn’t be surprised if I had ended with it. It runs in my family. My dad is full blown and it’s looking like my sister is too. It’s really unfortunate. The things my sister does and says to her husband and my mom are pretty terrible.
Yes that is my thoughts as well. My family accuses me if being self-centered, so I guess thats why I consider me having NPD, but in my subconsciousness, I know its not true
Being sick or unwell (especially mentally) can make you come across as being selfish and narcissistic when you’re really not.
That’s kinda strange that your family calls you a narcissist when narcissism is a trait usually inherited from one of the parents. Therefore, that would make you both narcissist.
I really struggled for a while believing I suffered with narcissism. If you’re really worried, I would consult a professional. You seem a little too self aware and worried to really be a narcissist though. I’d still talk to my therapist about it like you’ve already said.
I hope your family realizes you’re not one soon! Good luck man
To be fair, its a new catch word now. Every man and his dog uses the term as an adjective for behaviours.
With Schiz, we can go flat at times and we can be a little “inward”, plus we can lack awareness of others at times. But thats not a pervasive disregard for the feelings and rights of others!
I don’t think it matters really. Especially anymore.
I saw a psychologist since high school who thought I may be (?) a narcissist, but then I got diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and then Schizophrenia. Now, I just suffer or have schizophrenia and that is the most difficult issue or problem I have.
I don’t worry about it anymore. I did struggle with empathy before schizophrenia, but I was really young to be diagnosed with a personality disorder and was still developing at the time – I’ve been told.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I believe I was raised this way by my father. Asperger’s made a lot of sense, but they seem to have ignored that issue now and just say I’m sz/sza.
It’s natural to worry about yourself when you are unwell. Sometimes it can become self consuming when life’s issues become overwhelming. That doesn’t mean you are a true narcissist. It’s also important to note that by seeking help doesn’t mean you are self absorbed. I think you care for others especially your loved ones. So I’d not really worry about that. Focus on self care to stay healthy and don’t let yourself think you are being selfish by doing so.