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Jul 2021
26m 49s

What Is Narcissism Exactly?

HEALTHLINE MEDIA
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Celebrities, politicians, and bosses are constantly being referred to as narcissists. But what does that really mean? Is there an official medical definition of a “narcissist” or is it just a random insult hurled at people we dislike? Today’s guest has spent decades working with narcissists and those who are recovering from them. She explains narcissistic pe ... Show More
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