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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Introduction: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A personality disorder where the patient has an exaggerated sense of self-importance and individuality. The excessively crave attention and admiration and tend to be preoccupied by grandiose fantasies about themselves. They find interpersonal relationships difficult and tend to exploit others and lack empathy.
Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Personality change
- Mood change
- Social dysfunction
- Self centred
- Selfishness
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