The equivalent of narcissism according to the Turkish language institution is 'self-love'. TDK explains self-love as "admiration and devotion towards one's own physical and spiritual self, narcissism, narcissism".
The advanced dimension of narcissism appears as "narcissistic personality disorder". “If we summarize the criteria of Narcissistic Personality Disorder; Basically, we examine it as a common pattern of magnificence in fantasies and behaviors, the need to be appreciated, and lack of empathy (Butcher…, 2013, p. 652).
Narcissistic individuals greatly exaggerate their own successes and abilities in order to meet their need for appreciation. While doing this, they do not forget to criticize others. While they behave with arrogance and arrogance, they believe that someone is constantly jealous of them. Because narcissistic individuals have such perfect characteristics that it is impossible for other people not to be jealous. However, if we examine this belief, we will come across that this situation may actually be the opposite. You may have difficulty communicating with a narcissistic individual. Because narcissistic individuals;
• Because they see themselves as very special beings who deserve the best of everything, they expect intense attention and privilege from the people around them. If they don't get what they hope for, it may make them angry. Even if they get what they hope for, they do not feel the need to reciprocate. Because they are the only ones who deserve this treatment. • They use other people to achieve their goals and objectives and see them only as a stepping stone. At this stage, you may feel very close to the individual and think that this relationship will continue like this. But when the narcissistic individual is done with you, he may exhibit the opposite attitude; his appreciation of you may suddenly turn into a behavior of criticizing you. • They pay attention to their clothing and physical appearance. They pay close attention to these characteristics in the individuals they communicate with. If the other person pays attention to his or her clothing like him, he feels that he is in a category close to himself and can communicate with others more respectfully and kindly. • Lack of empathy also has a significant impact on the deterioration in human relations. Narcissistic individuals primarily focus on their own emotions. They target others and consider anything necessary to achieve their own goals as legitimate. In these stages, they do not care about what other people will be exposed to or how they will feel. Only oneself is at the center of events and situations.
• Narcissistic individuals want to be flattered rather than criticized. Since they are very touchy individuals, they may see criticism as a threat. Therefore, do not criticize these individuals unless it is absolutely necessary, and in cases where you do criticize, criticize them in a very detailed and clear manner. Also, if there is something that is truly appreciated, appreciate it; too much may increase his/her expectations towards you. • You should be alert when doing a favor for you. Because it can instill a sense of gratitude and present it as a trump card at every opportunity. Therefore, with every step you take to give back, you unknowingly make yourself used. As much as possible, be careful not to get help from a narcissistic individual and not to show him your weak points.
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