tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708938400103267165.post825369959512921847..comments2023-12-20T23:30:54.576-05:00Comments on Pittsburgh Pist-Gazette: In My Opinion: Dowd And That Damn SignCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06725494226277483936noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708938400103267165.post-30497260714783786342008-08-13T17:26:00.000-04:002008-08-13T17:26:00.000-04:00SymptomsNarcissistic personality disorder symptoms...Symptoms<BR/>Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include: <BR/><BR/>Believing that you're better than others <BR/><BR/>Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness<BR/> <BR/>Exaggerating your achievements or talents<BR/><BR/>Expecting constant praise and admiration<BR/> <BR/>Believing that you're special<BR/> <BR/>Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings<BR/> <BR/>Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans<BR/> <BR/>Taking advantage of others<BR/> <BR/>Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior<BR/> <BR/>Being jealous of others<BR/> <BR/>Believing that others are jealous of you<BR/> <BR/>Trouble keeping healthy relationships<BR/> <BR/>Setting unrealistic goals<BR/> <BR/>Being easily hurt and rejected<BR/> <BR/>Having a fragile self-esteem<BR/> <BR/>Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional <BR/><BR/>Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, it's not the same. <BR/><BR/>Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence and self-esteem into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal.<BR/><BR/>In contrast, people who have healthy confidence and self-esteem don't value themselves more than they value others. <BR/><BR/>When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious.<BR/><BR/>You often monopolize conversations. <BR/><BR/>You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior.<BR/><BR/>You may have a sense of entitlement. <BR/><BR/>And when you don't receive the special treatment to which you feel entitled, you may become very impatient or angry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708938400103267165.post-45037143268273555412008-07-12T11:55:00.000-04:002008-07-12T11:55:00.000-04:00Char: They put up another bill board. Now what? ...Char: They put up another bill board. Now what? Is Dowd going to be the leader here too. Can't waitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708938400103267165.post-46284563360524186672008-07-11T16:45:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:45:00.000-04:00Patrick Dowd is the kid in who high school who nob...Patrick Dowd is the kid in who high school who nobody liked. Sure he's cute, well-spoken, "nice" - but there's something about him - a slick phoney baloneyness that only comes out when you have to work with him. But, he's the choice of the people with money - so, he'll win everytime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com