Is everyone's mom, boss, or ex suddenly a self-absorbed villain? A recent spike in online discussions has led to growing speculation about a serious condition that social media would have us believe is widespread: Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
While this increased awareness can be beneficial, it has also led to a rise in self-diagnosis and misdiagnosis of a serious mental health condition. With so much information circulating online, it's important to separate fact from fiction.
Before jumping to conclusions and mislabeling someone as a narcissist, click through this gallery to learn what specialists say about this condition and its core symptoms.