Am I a Narcissist? Find Out Here!

By: Denis Priesnov
Updated: 4 months ago
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We have all heard a bittersweet myth about a beautiful boy named Narcissus. So enchanted by his own beauty to face an unfortunate end. However, real-life narcissism has little in common with the ancient Greek mythos. Am I a narcissist? - you may ask yourself one day. And while such an evaluation requires outside opinion, there are certain common traits that we can recognize on our own. And this quiz will help you with the initial assessment.

The Story of Narcissus

Suh excessive selfishness concepts can be traced in many ancient cultures, spurring a variety of myths and legends. However, the most recognized of these is the fable born in Greece. And this very story gave the name to a disorder about 1% of the population suffers from.

In the times of Zeus' might and great heroes, people knew all about life on Olympos. On some occasions, Gods were believed to turn their gaze on the mortals in interest. It may be a burning curiosity to taste life on Earth, or it may be a chance glimpse of captivating beauty. This story is about the letter.

A handsome youth Narcissus caught an interest in a beautiful nymph Echo. Yet, he neglected the Oread and refused all her advances. In retaliation, the nymph enchanted the young man to fall in love with his reflection. Narcissus was left to gaze into a pond, never able to consummate his love. In time, the youth withered away and turned into a beautiful flower that we all know today as a narcissus.

This is a sad story that depicts narcissism as punishment with mythical creatures. In reality, a narcissist is not always a handsome boy who's happened to anger a lady. Though, it should be mentioned that scientific studies show greater narcissism tendencies among men. Here is the source if you want a bit of "light reading" on the topic - source.
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The Personality Disorder

Though we may all think of some of our actions as selfish, some self-indulgence on occasion is not the elephant in the room. Narcissism, in its true form, is known as NPD (narcissistic personality disorder). It is characterized as a health condition with the following signs:

  • grandiosity (inflated self-importance)
  • lack of empathy
  • a deep need for excessive attention
  • selfishness at the expense of others
Narcissism has a broad spectrum of manifestation, and there are different kinds of it. While people usually stereotype narcissists as extroverted people, always the center of attention and very manipulative with its charm, a fair part of narcissists are introverted, hypersensitive, and anxious. This type is also known as covert narcissism. These are merely different shades of the same psychological foundation.

And while there is no magic drug to cure NPD, talk therapy can work wonders to help people change their habits.

In this narcissist quiz, we do not diagnose NPD; we simply determine how many narcissistic signs you exhibit. Please, be sure to consult a specialist if you or your family face the problem.

Am I a Narcissist? Find Out Here! Questions

am i a narcissist Are you an attentive listener?
  • yes, always

  • yes, if I'm interested in the topic

  • no, I get bored easily

am i a narcissist test Are you a "master puppeteer"?
  • definitely 

  • I try

  • I have great skills but rarely use them 

  • I don’t like manipulating people 

am i a narcissist Choose a phrase that you like the most:
  • "When we speak evil of others, we generally condemn ourselves." 

  • "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something sometime in your life."

  • “If you want to improve, you must be content to be thought foolish and stupid.”

am i a narcissist test Would you buy a T-Shirt saying "I'm right, You are wrong, Shut Up" (The Try Guys edition:)
  • yes

  • no

  • I already have one

am i a narcissist test Who is usually in the wrong in your family arguments?
  • my s.o./parents/siblings

  • none in particular, it always differs 

  • I’m often wrong but never admit it 

am i a narcissist test In your school/at job, do you often receive special treatment? ‘
  • yes, and I deserve it

  • no, I’m treated just like the rest

  • I work hard to get recognized and enjoy all occional leniency 

am i a narcissist How much do you curse?
  • a great deal 

  • a bit, everything in moderation! 

  • a couple times a year? honestly, I try not to curse at all 

am i a narcissist test What's your temperament type?
  • sanguine

  • choleric

  • melancholic

  • phlegmatic

  • a queen! 

am i a narcissist test How long was your longest relationship?
  • a week

  • a month

  • 4 month

  • half a year

  • a year

  • more than a year

am i a narcissist Do you cheat on exams?
  • sure, how else would I pass? 

  • yes, sometimes it’s the only way 

  • I prepare notes just in case, but not always use them 

  • I never cheat! 

am i a narcissist To do find it acceptable to cut into a line?
  • yes

  • no

  • only in emergency situations when I apologize and ask to make way 

am i a narcissist Do you better respond to criticism or praise to motivate you?
  • criticism 

  • praise 

narcissist quiz Have you ever cheated on your s.o.?
  • yes

  • no

narcissist quiz Do you like receiving compliments?
  • I thrive on them

  • yes, very much, thank you

  • it’s nice to hear a compliment once in a while

  • they make me uncomfortable 

narcissist quiz Your family member comes home from a hard day at work, what do you do?
  • leave them alone

  • offer something tasty 

  • hug them and watch a movie together 

  • offer to listen to their problems 

narcissist quiz Do you have a nemesis!?
  • yes

  • no

narcissist quiz Do you consider yourself a narcissist?
  • yes

  • no

narcissist quiz What kinds of presents do you usually buy your family for Christmas?
  • something the whole family would enjoy 

  • something I'll enjoy myself whe they share

  • something that person has wanted for a long time

am i a narcissist test How do you evaluate your appearance on the scale of 1-10?
  • around 3

  • average 5-7

  • 10! 

  • these scales are stupid 

am i a narcissist test Are you a sore loser?
  • yes

  • no

  • I'm a sore winner, muahaha!

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