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[–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Narcissism has existed long before the DSM. I'm not certain why it should be inferred that someone is disabled or have NPD if they are simply a narcissist.

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  • [+] -10 points 3 years ago

    Because the term "narcissist" entered the public discourse as a shorthand for "person with narcissistic personality disorder", and that's what pop psychologists, self help book writers, and lifestyle gurus mean when they say narcissist. That's where the word's use in pop culture comes from. It refers to a person with an ego disability.

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