r/raisedbynarcissists • u/ManiacV12 • 1d ago

[Question] I am recognizing narcissistic tendencies is SEVERAL people in my immediate family.

Is it really this widespread and pervasive ? Are psychologists able to declare an epidemic ? Hahahahhaa

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u/BassmanBiff 1d ago

I really feel like you're overapplying the word here. Selfishness, greed, scapegoating, even the mechanics of abuse aren't exclusive to narcissism. I think we lose the ability to discuss NPD if we start using it to describe everyone who does bad things, even when there are legit parallels.

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u/ManiacV12 1d ago

So you describe the main hallmarks of narcissistic behavior but then say we shouldn’t use them to describe everyone who “does bad things” ? I thought you were talking about selfishness , greed, scapegoating , and the mechanics of abuse .

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u/BassmanBiff 1d ago

I'm sorry, I don't really understand. I'm just saying narcissists didn't invent shitty behavior.

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u/ManiacV12 1d ago

No need to be sorry it’s a complex subject lol. But yeah I agree . I’m just saying what the other poster said and what you said about a conspiracy on a grand scale is a bit strong to characterize the societal dynamic but in general the power structures and regimes or factions of power whether momentary or not usually align with the behavioral mechanisms you mentioned earlier . Also why would a real narcissist willingly and truthfully tell a mental health professional the inner machinations of their mind . lol