When Narcissistic Grandiosity Crosses the Line
By Dr K Simon
Grandiosity is a principal feature of a certain type of narcissism. (See: Two Main Varieties of Narcissists.) Narcissists of the grandiose variety don’t just think they’re great. Some just know they’re great. They truly believe in their special status and their power. And because they often feel omnipotent, they can act in ways that reflect their perceived invincibility. There’s a big difference between a really healthy dose of confidence and pathological grandiosity. And you can’t always gauge the difference by a person’s status, wealth, or accomplishments. Some grandiose narcissists have plenty of reason to boast. Others have virtually nothing to show for themselves. Narcissistic grandiosity is mostly a matter of exaggeration—especially exaggerated self-importance and capability. And, when such grandiosity goes unchecked, it can lead to much bigger problems. Continue reading.
See also:
- Grandiosity — Wikipedia
- Validating a Grandiose Self-Image
- We’ll Tire of Trump’s Narcissism, Eventually
- Sense of entitlement
- Donald Trump and the Narcissistic Illusion of Grandiosity
- Criticizing a Narcissist
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