United States: A study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that some grown people with ADHD show signs of narcissistic personality disorder.
The research highlights that these narcissistic traits are often linked to symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity rather than inattention.
ADHD, affecting about 2.8% of adults worldwide, is a situated marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can cause significant difficulties in social, emotional, and professional areas.
Understanding ADHD and Narcissism
As reported by PsyPost, Narcissism on the other hand is really complex and personality trait which involves and inflated sense of self-importance and deep-down need for admiration and validation and this grandiose and narcissism is characterized by overt expressions of superiority, dominance and entitlement. Individuals with grandiose narcissism often shows the high self-esteem and confidence and also alongside there’s a desire for attention and admiration.
ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Affecting approximately 2.8% of adults globally, ADHD often leads to significant functional impairments in social, emotional, and professional domains. Symptoms typically manifest in childhood and can persist into adulthood, where they continue to impact daily functioning.
Although the narcissism on the other hand it is a complex personality trait that involves an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for the admiration and validation.
Types of Narcissism and Impact
On the other hand, the vulnerable narcissism involves a more convert form of the narcissism marked by sensitivity to the critism feeling of inadequacy and a constant need for reassurance and the individuals with vulnerable narcissism often intense shame, anxiety and the depression and they may react defensively or withdraw in the response to getting threats to their self-esteem.
However, the previous studies have highlighted mainly associations between ADHD and the various personality disorders including borderline and schizotypal, antisocial and historic personality disorders.
Among these this personality disorders stands out due to its potential impact on the self-esteem and regulation and interpersonal functioning and given that narcissism encompasses valuable insights into managing these patients more effectively.
