ADHD vs. Narcissism

Don’t underestimate how easy it is to misinterpret your partner’s behavior as narcissism or Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), when it’s actually adult ADHD. The internet has all sorts of blogs from women who describe male partners as narcissistic because they “lack empathy.” They believe the…

In Part 1 of Narcissism vs. Adult ADHD, I listed the distinct behavioral features of a narcissistic personality as well as those of adult ADHD, as defined by researchers and experts in the field of mental health. In the US, ADHD has been diagnosed in…

Narcissism, per se, is not bad. Like most mental health conditions, narcissism exists on a spectrum. Self care, grooming and presenting “your best self” are examples of healthy “narcissism.” At the other end of the spectrum, unhealthy narcissism, called Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is pervasive,…

So you’re hurt, angry, frustrated and confused in response to your partner’s unwelcome behavior. In the past, you’ve taken his or her behavior personally. But, in an attempt to find a reason for the behavior, you’ve looked online and discussed your dismay with friends. Eventually,…