Do I Have Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

I have identity issues, and I depend on others in order to define myself. My self-esteem depends on others as well.

How others view me influences how I view myself, which is why I try to present myself as important or powerful.

I have difficulty settings goals for myself, and how I set them really depends on the praise I receive from others. I tend to set goals unrealistically high in order to see myself as exceptional, or contrarily too low so I can feel more powerful when the task is easy.

I struggle to identify with the feelings and needs of others.

I tend to underestimate the effect I have on others.

I have unstable relationships. I can become so focused on my own anxieties and problems I forget the needs of my partner.

I have cognition problems (difficulty perceiving myself, other people, and events; difficulty remembering; difficulty retaining information, etc.)

I have affectivity problems (difficulty controlling the range and intensity of my emotional responses; obsessive thoughts; restless thoughts; difficulty concentrating, etc.)

I have problems with interpersonal functioning (difficulty being aware of my own actions and feelings and how they affect others; self-awareness; social cues, etc.)

I have difficulty controlling my impulses.

I can be self-centered, and I feel entitled to good treatment from others, as I am dependent on it.

I like to be the center of attention, and I seek admiration from others.

I tend to exaggerate my achievements and talents and like to be praised for them.

I am often preoccupied with fantasies of my own success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love life.

In a way, I believe I am “special” and unique, and I like to surround myself with other people who are “special” and unique.

I require excessive admiration.

I set unreasonable expectations for both myself and the people around me.

I tend to take advantage of situations and am opportunistic.

I struggle with empathy and have a difficult time relating to others.

I am often envious, and I covet what other people have.

I can have an arrogant or haughty attitude.