Navigating the complex world of personality disorders can be challenging, especially when it comes to distinguishing between closely related conditions. Two such disorders that often spark confusion are malignant narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). While they share some similarities, these conditions have distinct characteristics that set them apart.
Recent studies suggest that approximately 1% of the general population meets the criteria for NPD, while the prevalence of malignant narcissism is less clear due to its unofficial diagnostic
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