A consultant psychiatrist has revealed the nine signs that someone may have a narcissistic personality.
Dr Jaleel Mohammed, from London, often makes clips on Instagram to educate people about the different symptoms of illnesses such as social anxiety, borderline personality disorder and depression.
He said most narcissists will show at least five signs, including envy, self-importance and exploitation.
The first sign is if they have a lot of self-importance and believe themselves to be superior to other people, even if there is no evidence to support their belief.
Dr. Mohammed said narcissists often “constantly fantasize about how beautiful or brilliant they are.”
Dr Jaleel Mohammed from London often posts clips on Instagram to inform people about different symptoms of diseases.
Those with narcissistic traits will also believe that they are special and unique and can only be understood by people who are on the same level as them. They may also believe that they should only associate with “high status” people.
He said: “This reflects his deep need to reinforce his own perceived superiority.”
Dr Mohammed added: ‘(Another sign) is demanding that people constantly admire them or give them too much praise.
‘They constantly seek validation and are often concerned about how others perceive them.
“This need for care is accompanied by a strong sense of entitlement, according to which they expect favorable treatment and the fulfillment of their expectations without a doubt.”
The fifth indication is when the person believes that they are entitled to things, even if they do not deserve them.
According to Dr. Mohammed, narcissists can also “constantly” exploit people, as well as lacking empathy and concern for others.
The psychiatrist added: ‘His interpersonal relationships are often problematic due to his tendency to exploit others.
He said most narcissists will show at least five signs, including envy, self-importance and exploitation.
The clip racked up thousands of views and likes, with many asking the psychiatrist how to deal with one in the comments.
‘They use people to achieve their own ends, showing little concern for the needs or feelings of others.
“This lack of empathy is a hallmark of narcissists, where understanding or concern for the emotions of others is minimal or non-existent.”
The medical professional said they often feel “very envious of other people” and believe that people are envious of them.
‘Narcissists often harbor envy. They believe that others are envious of them or they themselves are envious of the successes or possessions of others,” added Dr. Mohammed.
The final indicator that someone may be a narcissist is if they are arrogant or haughty and tend to “put down” other people.
Dr Mohammed said: “Remember, these are all personality traits, so there are things that the person does consistently over a long period of time, not just one-off behaviors or that the person does here and there.”
The clip racked up thousands of views and likes, with many asking the psychiatrist how to deal with one in the comments.
One wrote: “Sir, can you tell me how to deal with this person?”
Another wrote: “I’ve been living with one for nine years.”
A third said: ‘My ex has all nine! Total energy vampire.’
A fourth commented: “My husband is exactly like that.”