Why do narcissists feel empty?

As I mentioned in a previous blog, narcissists tend to be high achievers and very driven, because they believe that they need to be special and superior. Underneath it all, they feel empty and worthless inside.

Do narcissists really feel empty inside?

People with covert narcissism might make dismissive or sarcastic remarks and act as if they’re above the criticism. But internally, they might feel empty, humiliated, or enraged.

How does a narcissist feel inside?

Deep inside, the narcissist knows that something is amiss. He does not empathise with other people’s feelings. Actually, he holds them in contempt and ridicule. He cannot understand how people are so sentimental, so “irrational” (he identifies being rational with being cool headed and cold blooded).

How does narcissist feel inside?

What happens when no one is paying attention to an narcissist?

Narcissists can’t stand when no one is paying attention to them. They don’t know how to feel important or special if they aren’t the center of the universe or consuming someone’s thoughts.

What happens when a narcissist is not married to truth?

As they are not married to the truth, they will prattle countless baseless reasons that all point away, never at themselves. As circumstances become dire, the narcissist will not take any responsibility—EVER!

Why do narcissists talk about themselves in glowing terms?

As they lash out with vindictiveness, the malignant narcissist will continue to talk about themselves in glowing terms; irrespective of their actual situation, as they are incapable of introspection, much less contriteness.

What happens when things begin to sour for the narcissist?

When things begin to sour for the narcissist here is what we can expect: They will falsely claim that everything is fine and that there is nothing wrong. They will try to first misdirect us or claim there is nothing to the allegations or circumstances.