In the world of personality disorders, few are as captivating and perplexing as the somatic narcissist. These individuals, driven by an insatiable hunger for admiration and validation, possess an obsession with physical appearance that goes far beyond mere vanity. Their fixation on the external self becomes a defining characteristic, shaping their interactions, relationships, and very identity.
Recent studies have shed light on the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder, with estimates suggesting that up to 6.2% of the general
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