Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy. The fragile ego of the narcissist is characterized by a deep-seated vulnerability masked by a facade of superiority. Driven by an intense need for admiration, they often seek external validation for their sense of self-worth. Paradoxically, any perceived "criticism" or "threat" to their fabricated self-image can trigger a disproportionate emotional response. The fragility lies in the delicate balance between maintaining this grandiose self-perception and the narcissist's fear of being exposed. Despite projecting confidence, the narcissist's ego remains fragile and brittle, reliant on constant affirmation to shield against the underlying insecurities that drive their behavior. Sources for more information: 1. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. 2. Campbell, W. K., & Foster, J. D. (2007). The Narcissistic Self: Background, an Extended Agency Model, and Ongoing Controversies. In C. Sedikides & S. Spencer (Eds.), Frontiers in Social Psychology: The Self (pp. 115-138). Psychology Press. 3. Kernberg, O. F. (1975). Borderline conditions and pathological narcissism. New York, NY: Jason Aronson. 4. Ronningstam, E. (2005). Identifying and Understanding the Narcissistic Personality. Oxford University Press. 5. Rhodewalt, F., & Morf, C. C. (1998). On self-aggrandizement and anger: A temporal analysis of narcissism and affective reactions to success and failure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 74(3), 672-685. 6. Ritter, K., Dziobek, I., Preißler, S., Rüter, A., Vater, A., Fydrich, T., ... & Roepke, S. (2011). Lack of empathy in patients with narcissistic personality disorder. Psychiatry Research, 187(1-2), 241-247. 7. Twenge, J. M., & Campbell, W. K. (2003). "Isn't it fun to get the respect that we're going to deserve?": Narcissism, social rejection, and aggression. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 29(2), 261-272. 8. Zeigler-Hill, V., Clark, C. B., & Pickard, J. D. (2008). Narcissistic subtypes and contingent self-esteem: Do all narcissists base their self-esteem on the same domains? Journal of Personality, 76(4), 753-774. 9. Felt, L. J., Caine, K., Graeppi, A., & Balfanz, D. (2018). Online Harassment, Digital Abuse, and Cyberstalking in America. Data Society Research Institute. - Available at: https://datasociety.net/pubs/ia/DataAndSociety_Cyberstalking-2016.pdf 10. Kowalski, R. M., Giumetti, G. W., Schroeder, A. N., & Lattanner, M. R. (2014). Bullying in the digital age: A critical review and meta-analysis of cyberbullying research among youth. Psychological Bulletin, 140(4), 1073–1137. 11. Ortega, R., Elipe, P., Mora-Merchán, J. A., Calmaestra, J., & Vega, E. (2009). The emotional impact on victims of traditional bullying and cyberbullying: A study of Spanish adolescents. Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary and Applied, 217(4), 197–204. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaCK9mXMXCSzPlRTrZrQ8Hg/join Support my work!: Venmo: https://venmo.com/radixverum Cash App: https://cash.app/$RadixVerum DonorBox: https://donorbox.org/support-radix Locals: https://radixverum.locals.com My links: https://twitter.com/NotRadix https://radixverum.substack.com/ Thanks for watching my content friends! #narcissism #npd #narcissisticrage #narcissist #socialmedia ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--d-G9tJZwU