It's odd how many people with addictions tend to also have Narcisstic Personality Disorder (or some of the traits). I thought I would list the traits here for easier reference. I also am posting the link here:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) : Traits discussed
where you can actually click on certain traits and get a detailed analysis.
TRAITS OF NPD:
- amoral/conscienceless
- authoritarian
- care only about appearances
- contemptuous
- critical of others
- cruel
- disappointing gift-givers
- don't recognize own feelings
- envious and competitive
- feel entitled
- flirtatious or seductive
- grandiose
- hard to have a good time with
- hate to live alone
- hyper-sensitive to criticism
- impulsive
- lack sense of humor
- naive
- passive
- pessimistic
- religious
- secretive
- self-contradictory
- stingy
- strange work habits
- unusual eating habits
- weird sense of time
Here more information on NPD Traits:
Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissism is a term commonly used to describe those who seemed more concerned with themselves than with others. It is important to distinguish between those who have narcissistic personality traits and those suffering from narcissistic personality disorder. Those with narcissistic personalities are often seen as arrogant, confident, and self-centered, but they do not have the exaggerated or grandiose view of their own abilities that characterizes narcissistic personality disorder.
The DSM-IV identifies the following symptoms:
An exaggerated sense of one's own abilities and achievements.
A constant need for attention, affirmation and praise.
A belief that he or she is unique or "special" and should only associate with other people of the same status.
Persistent fantasies about attaining success and power.
Exploiting other people for personal gain.
A sense of entitlement and expectation of special treatment.
A preoccupation with power or success.
Feeling envious of others, or believing that others are envious of him or her.
A lack of empathy for others.
An official diagnosis can be made by a qualified mental health professional, and requires that the individual exhibit 5 of the 9 symptoms identified in the DSM-IV. Practitioners must also rule out other psychiatric disorders in order to make a diagnosis.
People with narcissistic personality disorder are typically described as arrogant, conceited, self-centered and haughty. Because they imagine themselves as superior to others, they often insist on possessing items that reflect a successful lifestyle. Despite this exaggerated self-image, they are reliant on constant praise and attention to reinforce their self-esteem. As a result, those with narcissistic personality disorder are usually very sensitive to criticism, which is often viewed as a personal attack.
Source:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder - Symptoms and Treatments for Narcissistic Personality Disorder