What is a Sociopathic Narcissist?
Identifying the traits of a sociopathic narcissist is beneficial towards your mental health. A Sociopathic Narcissist is a hazardous individual. Most importantly, one who exhibits signs and symptoms of both narcissistic and antisocial personality disorders. Referring to a narcissistic sociopath as APD. They find pleasure in manipulating, deceiving, using, and abusing people. This happens to achieve their goals. They use charm, charisma, humor, or other disguises to gain people’s trust and likeness. As a result, Making their narcissistic and sociopathic qualities harder to identify.
The Narcissistic Sociopath’s Diagnosis
To classify a narcissistic sociopath, a person becomes diagnosed with elements of:
narcissistic antisocial personality disorders
antisocial personality disorders
Both personality disorders are under the classification of Cluster B in the DSM-5.
A personality disorder is a set of undesirable and rigid thought and behavior habits. These thoughts and habits interfere with social, professional, and educational performance. Most people with personality disorders are unaware that they have a problem. As a result, they will blame others for the problems they produce.
Traits of a Sociopathic Narcissist
They are living in a delusory reality.
Narcissistic sociopaths do not perceive the world in the same manner that others do. They feel entitled to anything they desire in their skewed view of reality. In complete disreguard of what it takes to achieve it or who they harm in the process. They will justify and show no sorrow for their actions, even if they are heinous.
Their narcissism may also lead to delusions of grandeur. Such as the belief that they are important, special, or exceptional in some way. They also may have paranoid illusions that others are out to get them.
They enamor power and control.
People with NPD and ADP are power-hungry. They put a great deal of time and effort into obtaining positions of power or control over others. In consequence, bowling over anyone who stands in their way. For example, when they gain authority, they may demand you speak to them in a specific manner. Often forcing others to follow illogical norms.
They take advantage of and exploit others.
Narcissistic sociopaths have a proclivity for abusing, exploiting, and exploiting others. This trait manifests itself in all their interactions. Including romantic ones as well as any friendships. Also familiar ties they’ve managed to keep. Read our article on “Things Narcissistic Mothers Say”.
They are only capable of a limited range of emotions.
Malignant narcissists are unable to feel love or affection. As well as more susceptible to emotions. Including guilt, humiliation, or despair. Their main strong emotion appears to be fury. Manifesting outrages when they’re offended. Certainly when denied something they believe they deserve.
There are no moral boundaries between them and the rest of the world.
A narcissistic sociopath will cross any line to get what they want. Their moral compass is absent. They lack the sense of “right and wrong” that other individuals own. They will not experience remorse, regret, or guilt. Even after doing something damaging, illegal, or sadistic. Loving the fact of knowing they were able to deceive, manipulate, or harm someone. In short, it gives them a sense of satisfaction.
Becoming hostile when threats are arising.
When narcissistic sociopaths feels threatened they become the most dangerous. This happens more often than other people. Threats can be a regular occurrence for them. Usually because of their innate predisposition to be paranoid, distrustful, and angered. When a narcopathic feels threatened, he or she will become hostile and aggressive. Consequently, lashing out and abusing others. Hostility is the most common of the traits of a sociopathic narcissist.
They have a sizable trash heap.
People and things no longer helpful to narcissistic sociopaths become disguarding . Their discard pile grows over time. It may include deceived, abandoned, or abused former friends, lovers, colleagues, and mentors. Their trash might also contain pricey material items that they have grown bored or tired of. In addition, positions or activities that once served a purpose but are no longer relevant to them.
Conclusion:
You may refer narcissistic sociopaths as people with narcissistic and antisocial personality disorders. People with this set of characteristics and dispositions lack empathy. As a result, they engage in abusive or exploitative behavior more often than others. In short, know the telltale indicators of a narcissistic sociopath. Learning the traits of a sociopathic narcissist can help you spot people who exhibit these harmful characteristics. Allowing you to avoid interactions and protect yourself from their destructive tendencies.
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