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Narcissistic personality disorder

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Mental condition with an inflated sense of self-importance; sense of entitlement; deep need for constant attention and admiration; belief of being superior and can only associate with "equals"; troubled relationships; and a lack of empathy for others. Extremely fragile self-esteem that is unable to tolerate even slight criticism.

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