This the 2nd of 9 Symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder.¹

People with symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder NPD might spend a lot of time imagining scenarios where they receive the recognition and acceptance they believe they deserve.

These fantasies might center on things like:

• a supervisor singling out your “flawless” work in front of your co-workers
• attractive celebrities falling in love with you and begging for a date
• meeting and becoming friends with famous people you admire
• winning prestigious awards for your creative work
• earning praise and admiration for rescuing someone from danger

People with vulnerable narcissism might spend more time thinking about their own abilities, while those with overt narcissistic traits might openly share these fantasies with others. They might also present them as reality, not dreams.

1. https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms [↩]