Malignant narcissism is not a real diagnosis so no validated criteria can be used to define. I thought this was the social media platform for science
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Just because it isn’t an official diagnosis, does not mean it isn’t real. The Cleveland Clinic explains it this way: The DSM-5-TR…doesn’t describe different types of narcissism or NPD. But experts often still organize narcissism based on traits or behaviors…1/2
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Benign (harmless) vs. malignant (willing to hurt or take advantage of others). These aren’t formal distinctions, but a mental health provider may tell you about them to help you understand your condition. 2/2
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In the DSM it is simply Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Not unusual for civilians to call it by a more descriptive name.
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