Three clinical signs of a Covert Narcissist.

Narcissism is a term being thrown around a lot lately.

On social media, terms like “love bombing” and “narcissistic abuse” are being utilized religiously, primarily by betrayed partners of a fractured or ruptured relationship.

Resentful emotional reactivity is certainly trending and finding an outlet on apps like TikTok and Instagram.

Despite such, this does not mean that social media posts accurately reflect the reality of what Narcissistic Personality Disorder looks like clinically.

Frankly, someone not being sure they are interested in you — or, a relationship not coming to fruition, does not automatically give someone a license to label someone else a narcissist.

Dealing with a true, genuine Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a deeply harrowing experience.

This particular article will highlight three symptomalogical markers I’ve observed when assessing a moderate case of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Covert Type) within my psychotherapeutic practice and personal life.

At a base level, narcissism (conditionally) is described as a personality disorder defined by: grandiose self importance, a lack of empathy, opportunistic motives and preoccupation with status or power.