Narcissists & Narcissistic Personality Disorder: When Grandiosity and Vulnerability Collide (What Makes Them Tick Book 2)

What is narcissism? Do all narcissists have personality disorders? Is President Trump a narcissist? What is it like to live with one? These are the questions that will be answered in Max Wachtel's book. Whether or not the mental illness known as Narcissistic Personality Disorder even exists (and there is some controversy about this notion) , it is clear that narcissism is prevalent in today's world, and it lies on a continuum from totally fine to mildly annoying to completely irritating to terrible romantic partner to potentially dangerous to absolutely insufferable to mass murderer. As with any other trait, most narcissists are going to fall into the relatively harmless, if not completely annoying, realm. Still, it is important to understand the phenomenon and to recognize that, even if it is not a new problem for humanity, unchecked narcissism has the potential to lead to a host of interpersonal and societal ills. Max Wachtel, Ph.D. covers all facets of narcissism and uses humor and references from popular culture to help the material come alive in readers' minds. You will learn about the characteristics of narcissists, how to test whether a person is a narcissist, and what types of treatments are available. You will learn about narcissists as spouses, parents, coworkers, and bosses. Can narcissists be truly happy? Are they dangerous to spend time with? Why do they make us feel badly about ourselves? What are the different types of narcissism? Are narcissists exhibitionists? Are they grandiose? Are they vulnerable? What happens when you challenge a narcissist? Max Wachtel, Ph.D. is a forensic psychologist who has worked with more than 3000 individuals, ranging from those with normal adjustment issues to psychopathic first-degree murderers. He has visited 31 jails and prisons around the country, and he is one of the few civilians to be granted a full tour of the Federal Supermax Prison, one of the most notorious lock-ups in the world. He taught at the University of Denver for twelve years and appears regularly on television as an expert in the fields of psychology, human behavior, forensics, and behavioral profiling.