Posted by Solstice on November 29, 2011, at 22:04:18
In reply to What if I recovered from narcissism?, posted by Christ_empowered on November 29, 2011, at 18:13:58
> I mean, just maybe? I've always felt the need to reject the diagnosis, made by one doc when I was 19 and another when I was 20, almost 21. I've felt that it couldn't possibly be true, that I was just immature and stupid and on too many Rx uppers.
> So...was it a bad diagnosis, made by some homophobic, decidedly unprofessional doctors, or...was I narcissistic? And did my psychosis destroy my narcissism?
You were a teenager for cryin' out loud! Aren't *all* teenagers narcissistic??
For several years I've been reading your posts, CE - there has not been a single moment that you have *ever* struck me as having any narcissistic traits. At all. A narcissist would not express the humility and gratitude you express regarding your parents' help. A narcissist would not be concerned, like you are, about the effect they have on others. A narcissist would not express the self-doubt that you express at times. I've never heard you have an arrogant tone. I don't think you should spend a second of your time wondering if there's any validity to that diagnosis. Whoever made it, was jumping the gun.
Solstice
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