What is Narcissism? Are you? Well most narcissists are certain they are not one... after all they tend to see themselves as without flaw or a flaw as significant as narcissism which is portrayed in popular culture as something no one likes. Many times narcissism includes a desire to be liked by others so these folks would not want to be seen as unlikable. Most people have "symptoms" of narcissism, borderline personality, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but they do not interfere with their lives or meet diagnostic criteria. This suggests that these "disorders" are part of a healthy continuum of human characteristics. If we can understand why they are present we can work to find change. Dr. Davenport works with patients to find change. Please call 941-321-1971 for a telephone consultation.
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If you are a narcissist, you probably think this story is about you, and you are correct (as you so often are – right?). That kind of thinking makes it quite easy for researchers to identify the most self-involved among us: They just ask people if they are narcissists. The real narcissists speak right up, a new study shows...
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Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
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