Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Mismanagement Of Setbacks

The mismanagement of the setbacks of life is a strong factor in the development of narcissistic personality disorder. Everyone experiences failure and criticism as they grow. Part of becoming a mature person is developing the resiliency to handle such disappointments; to learn and grow through them. When an individual is taught, either through parenting or culture, these setbacks are not a normal part of life and are always someone else’s fault, it can lead to a narcissistic view of the world. Because narcissism is often a product of low self-esteem, the narcissist is most comfortable when they can blame others for misfortune, maintaining the illusion they are too special and important for failure or shortcomings. This habitual pattern of thinking can then develop into narcissistic personality disorder.

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