A consultant psychiatrist has revealed the nine signs that someone may have a narcissistic personality.
Dr. Jaleel Mohammed from London often makes clips on Instagram to educate people about the different symptoms of conditions such as social anxiety, borderline personality disorder and depression.
He said most narcissists exhibit at least five signs, including jealousy, self-righteousness and exploitation.
The first sign is that they have a lot of self-interest and think they are superior to other people – even when there is no evidence to support their belief.
Dr. Mohammed said narcissists will often “constantly fantasize about how beautiful or brilliant they are.”
Dr. Jaleel Mohammed, from London, often makes clips on Instagram to educate people about the different symptoms of conditions
Those with narcissistic traits will also believe that they are special, unique and can only be understood by people who are on the same level as them. They may also believe that they should only associate with high-status individuals.
He said: ‘This reflects their deep need to reinforce their own perceived superiority.’
Dr. Mohammed added: ‘[Another sign] demands that people constantly admire them or pay them excessive compliments.
‘They constantly look for confirmation and are often concerned with how they are perceived by others.
‘This need for attention is accompanied by a strong sense of entitlement, whereby they undoubtedly expect favorable treatment and compliance with their expectations.’
The fifth indication is when the person thinks he is entitled to things even if he does not deserve them.
Narcissists can also “constantly” exploit people, according to Dr. Mohammed, in addition to a lack of empathy and care for others.
The psychiatrist added: ‘Their interpersonal relationships are often disturbed because of their tendency to exploit others.
He said most narcissists exhibit at least five signs, including jealousy, self-righteousness and exploitation.
The clip received thousands of views and likes, with many asking the psychiatrist in the comments how to deal with it
‘They use people to achieve their own ends, and show little concern for the needs or feelings of others.
‘This lack of empathy is a hallmark of narcissists, where understanding or concern for the emotions of others is minimal or non-existent.’
The medical professional said they will often be “very jealous of other people” and believe that people are jealous of them.
‘Narcissists often harbor jealousy. They believe that others are jealous of them or that they themselves are jealous of the successes or possessions of others,” Dr. Mohammed added.
The final clue that someone may be a narcissist is if they are arrogant or haughty and tend to ‘look down’ on other people.
Dr. Mohammed said, “Remember, these are all personality traits, so there are things the person does consistently over a long period of time, not just one-off behaviors or the person does here and there.”
The clip received thousands of views and likes, with many asking the psychiatrist in the comments how to deal with it.
One wrote: ‘Sir can you please tell me how to deal with this person.’
Another wrote: ‘I’ve lived with it for nine years.’
A third said: ‘My ex has all nine! Total energy vampire.”
A fourth commented: ‘My husband is exactly the same way.’