Narcissistic Personality Disorder ... Guess Which Politician This Best Describes

Many of today's politicians are special characters.

And these self described great leaders obviously think very highly of themselves, if not the same way about We the People.

In fact, one of our fearless political leaders-to-be immediately came to mind when reading the following characteristics describing individuals who are suffering from narcissistic personality disorder.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is subtitled 'You may insist on having "the best" of everything:'

"From the Mayo Clinic’s online entry on narcissistic personality disorder:

If you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may feel a sense of entitlement—and when you don’t receive special treatment, you may become impatient or angry. You may insist on having “the best” of everything—for instance, the best car, athletic club or medical care.

At the same time, you have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make yourself appear superior. Or you may feel depressed and moody because you fall short of perfection. . . .

[The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5] . . . criteria for narcissistic personality disorder include these features:

Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it

Exaggerating your achievements and talents

Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate ...

Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner"

Summing Up

Sound like anyone you've seen lately?

Of course it does.

Thanks. Bob.