Narcissus

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Narcissus (Medicine)

Narcissus (/nɑːrˈsɪsəs/; from the Greek: Νάρκισσος, Nárkissos) is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe a personality disorder where a person has an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. The term is derived from the Greek myth of Narcissus, a handsome young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

Etymology

The term 'Narcissus' is derived from the Greek mythological character Narcissus, who was known for his beauty and pride. He fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water, not realizing it was merely an image, and he wasted away to death, unable to leave the beauty of his own reflection. This story has been used as a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive self-love and vanity.

Related Terms

  • Narcissistic personality disorder: A mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.
  • Narcissism: The pursuit of gratification from vanity or egotistic admiration of one's idealised self-image and attributes.
  • Narcissistic abuse: A form of emotional abuse projected by a narcissist on to another individual, typically a partner.
  • Narcissistic supply: A psychological concept which describes a type of admiration, interpersonal support or sustenance drawn by an individual from his or her environment.

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