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He reverts to the Narcissistic Tonus, displaying an air of superiority mixed with disdain.

They may study diligently to impress others but forget the knowledge once it serves its purpose.

That it is merely an act and not a mental health problem.

It serves as a playground and hunting ground for potential Sources of Narcissistic Supply.

They experience psychological crises mistaken for emotional depth.

It is rigidly amorphous and devoutly flexible, reliant on the opinions of others.

It replaces parents as a source of nourishment, support, and discipline.

He discards and devalues them cold-bloodedly.

It is dependent on the fluctuating Narcissistic Supply from others' reactions.

They can discuss them intellectually but do not experience them.

It is the default position of a narcissist, characterized by effortless superiority and disdain.

He feels entitled to a thrilling, rewarding, and varied life.

They bask in glory.

It is colorless, eventless, and dominated by reactive emotions like rage and envy.

Yes, but they tend to repress them deeply, making them play no conscious role in their lives.

It is the image a narcissist invents and projects to derive self-worth from others' reactions.

Dim and grey, as though through a glass darkly.

Dull stirrings identified as emotions, primarily in the presence of Narcissistic Supply.

They become suspicious, embarrassed, or aggressive.

They experience unpredictable parental emotions, leading to a retreat into a private world and the creation of a False Self.

It is the cycle of craving intimacy and stability while simultaneously fearing and avoiding them.

They are chaotic, filled with comings and goings, and lack commitment to the loved one's welfare.

Attention, admiration, and adulation.

They replicate emotional expressions without real feelings, resulting in empty mimicry.

They retreat to a private world where they feel omnipotent and omniscient.

They deem them weak and vulnerable.

Using it as an exclusive venue and avoiding real-life interactions.

Fear of losing control and hatred of those he depends on.

They judge and engage with them based on the potential for Narcissistic Supply, rather than genuine interest.

Positive emotions come bundled with overpowering negative emotions like anger and envy.

They are mechanisms used by narcissists to avoid emotional involvement and potential hurt.

They are strategies used by narcissists to prevent emotional involvement and maintain control.

It is more akin to infatuation, driven by fantasy and narcissism rather than genuine connection.

It can expose individuals to predators like psychopaths or stalkers.

It evolved from a mere information exchange to a platform reflecting the pathological narcissism of its users.

They rage.

He does not encourage it and reduces them to mere objects in his life.

He becomes depressed and engages in binge, addictive, impulsive behaviors.

With contempt and suspicion, believing they are often faked.

They believe they are being 'unshackled' and undergoing transformation.

They conduct daily rituals, adhere to strict rules, and have rigid opinions.

It allows individuals to replicate themselves, communicate instantly, and fulfill their narcissistic dreams.

Narcissists 'love' others as long as they provide Narcissistic Supply, such as attention.

A narcissistic injury occurs, leading to an unraveling of their mental balance.

Pathological narcissism sets in.

Partners are often treated as 'blank screens' for projecting desires, leading to emotional risklessness.

Because it imposes limitations and does not provide the attention they crave.

They become phobic and afraid to feel anything due to anxiety and guilt.

The overvaluation (idealization) phase of relationships.

He sees them as a waste of time better spent on pursuits he deems more valuable.

They isolate aspects of their lives to create stability, relying on external means like money or power.

They maintain a stable career while their personal life is in constant flux.

Body language, social interactions, and non-scripted reactions.

It can provoke self-reflection through interactions with disembodied entities, leading to potential growth.

They see through his pretensions and do not trust his conversions or transformations.

Cosmetics, fashion, healthcare, publishing, show business, media, and finance.

Compensatory Stability and Enhancing Instability.

They provide a mythical narrative and serve as blank screens for fans to project their desires.

People are often disappointed as the fantasy does not match reality.

They introduce instability in multiple areas of their life simultaneously, such as relocating after a job loss.

For many, it is their only frame of reference as traditional media and experiences are fading.

It is unstable in all dimensions, relying on external validation for self-esteem.

An abyss created by their perception of superiority.

To secure attention, gratitude, and admiration.

They often adopt false identities and engage in mind games.

They lack emotional depth and cannot empathize with others.

They are likely to distance themselves from their partner.

They measure others based on their usefulness as Sources of Narcissistic Supply.

They sulk and feel insulted, as their emotions are primarily reactive.

They often act as tyrannical bullies, penalizing those who speak out of turn.

An elaborate mental structure that insulates the narcissist from reality.

In collectivist societies, the narcissist is seen as 'God's gift to the collective'.

An increasingly narcissistic populace demanding self-aggrandizement and self-expression.

It prevents disintegration but also constrains and limits them.

Innocuous terms like 'family', 'wife', 'sister', or 'daddy'.

They enable and legitimize a host of sexual fetishes and paraphilias.

He reacts with alarm and rage, trying to maintain control over their roles.

It substitutes for some ego functions, providing reassurance and structuring interactions.

The egalitarian nature of the Internet disrupts their desire for a clear social order.

They often remain detached and indifferent, failing to recognize their partner's needs.

As cartoonish, two-dimensional representations rather than emotionally responsive partners.

Somatic narcissists find cyber-sex and porn, while cerebral narcissists claim false accomplishments and talents.

It provides a space to express grandiose fantasies of omnipotence and superiority without real-life risks.

They filter everything through their self-centered perspective and seek constant validation.

A survival strategy to contain negative emotions and childhood injuries.

It serves as a repository of snippets of their lives and an external memory.

They serve as playgrounds for narcissists to post extreme content and gain vicarious supply.

Through anonymity, which provides a sense of immunity.

They often seem 'artificial', 'fake', or 'machine-like'.

It ties well with the narcissist's fantasy sex life.

Their preoccupation with securing Narcissistic Supply.

Some content is illegal and can expose accidental viewers to legal trouble.

They are predictable and developed through rote learning and repetitive experiences.

Because they are creatures of habit and prefer certainty.

A routine where narcissists fake personal warmth and an outgoing personality.