Narcissism

[Simon.]

Im so narcissistic I don't know why, I just cant help feeling that im better than everyone else. Its horrible and it makes me horrible to others. I cant help it but all these thoughts about people rush through my head. Nasty things.

Why is this? Is it my bulimia thats caused this? :confused:

[User Deleted]

Now a days there is probably a scientific name for something like that.

But in the old days, it was just called a quirk. Someones personality.

Really, in all likelihood it is probably just how you naturally act since I doubt everyone in your life is worse than you. (sorry if that came across wrong)

[Simon.]

So can you get help for it or do you just let it simmer? :L

[User Deleted]

So can you get help for it or do you just let it simmer? :L

If I were you I would get help. My friend has a shadow. Its no big deal. And there are plenty things other that you could do to train yourself out of it other than a counselor like support groups and as previously mentioned shadows.
---Thing is, they can teach you methods to work around it.

You COULD let it simmer. But that in I presume wouldn't end well. Something would happen eventually.

[Iris]

You could have Narcissistic Personality Disorder. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder) The best thing to do is to go to a psychologist to see if you need professional help.

[Donkey]

I think we're overreacting a little. Everyone has an ego, and the OP doesn't explain just how much he feels he is better than others. I think lots of people do to a degree, that doesn't mean they need to see a psychiatrist or anything like that.

It could just be a case of a lack of life experience and maturity - it's not abnormal for 13 year olds to think they know best ;) Or 15 year olds, before you think I'm being patronising. I have a massive ego. As long as you don't let your actions make it obvious and care for others, it is nothing more than a personality trait as mentioned above.

[Fiction]

I think the first question to ask yourself, is is this effecting my relationships with people around me?

If the answer is yes, then I suggest you go and see someone. A true narcisst is almost impossible to get on with, and has huge difficulties within relationships, believe me I live with one :P

If the answer is no, then I think you may be confusing Narccissm with self-esteem. Having a decent amount of self-esteem is healthy, and you'd be more likely to need treatment if you didn't have this.

As for this being caused by your Bulimia, I very much doubt it. I have an eating disorder, and they are notorious for lowering your self esteem and opinion of yourself. Eating disorders usually form out of low self-esteem to start with...

[Simon.]

If the answer is yes, then I suggest you go and see someone. A true narcisst is almost impossible to get on with, and has huge difficulties within relationships, believe me I live with one :P


I am horrible to get on with and I always unintentionally belittle my friends. I always feel that I have to be the best, I have to be better than everyone. If someone else beats me then I feel disgust in them for attempting to be better than me. I am ALWAYS comparing myself to people, and its usually bad things about others.

[Fiction]

I am horrible to get on with and I always unintentionally belittle my friends. I always feel that I have to be the best, I have to be better than everyone. If someone else beats me then I feel disgust in them for attempting to be better than me. I am ALWAYS comparing myself to people, and its usually bad things about others.

Then since it's negatively effecting your life, I suggest you go and see your GP. They'll be able to refer you on to the appropriate people.

[factboy01]

You’re going through the direct opposite of what I am going through.

[HollisterrBboyy]

I to struggled with bulimia for almost four years. I'm proud to say it's almost been one year!!!!! Sorry. Anyway, since you said "is it my bulimia.." you obviously are still struggling. Therefore, you could be narcissistic as a defense mechanism to protect yourself from others from getting too close to you. I did this, except I was a complete jerk. I've said some HORRIBLE things to people, I was out of control and until I got help, I was just gonna go down hill. Talk to a professional, and they'll help you. I'm serious. They aren't out to get you, like I thought they were. They just wanna help:)

[kukachoo42]

I would say to try to recognize the strengths, beauty, and uniquenesses in people. No one does everything right, and it's okay to admire other people who do things better than you. We are all human, on the same level, it does not matter if you are the prime minister of Donutville. No one knows everything, and we as human beings need to come to peace with that.

Just Remember--Nobody's perfect!
Hope that helps!