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Narcissistic personality disorder
A mental disorder characterized by a sense of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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