The overuse of the word narcissism can be attributed to many things. Miseducation could be the reason. It is possible that our reason we call multiple people narcissists is because our sense of self-worth is met with less capacity than many others'. Rebecca Webber deciphers this on her article "The Real Narcissists". The beginning of the article states that psychologists disagree with a rise in the number of people who suffer from a narcissistic outlook. The reason we decide to over-diagnose comes from a misunderstanding of the disorder itself, as it comes in many forms.

It is somewhat healthy to own a sense of narcissism, where just enough boosts confidence and energy. Being diagnosed with a pathological disorder comes with time and manifestation. Webber describes narcissism as a continuum that eventually spurs to pathology near the end. Many flags actually have nothing to do with greed or vanity. They can come in introverts who may believe they are highly overlooked or in those who seem to have control over their every whim. They often feel superior to others, but not always satisfied with their own self.

Narcissism is highly linked to depression as it stems from a want to be better that never quite comes. Reality is altered in narcissists eyes, and it is a setback when it catches up. Their self-worth is often malignant, like a ticking time bomb. The writer goes on to state that the disorder can easily be inherited or attained through enculturation in early critical period ages. Parenting styles have a chance of deterring this, though. In this culture, narcissists are encouraged more often than not.

Your drive to make new friends and become worthy of someone else's praise can influence your likeliness of having the disorder. Narcissists are more likely to rise to prominence in foreign countries without the social exposure that America experiences. Empathy combats the disorder effectively, as it sets an even playing field in the scheme of relationships. Webber effectively describes the mind of those affected by being an agent for those with high self-esteem rather than narcissistic tendencies and makes realistic points about the social culture we live in encouraging those with the likelihood of being self-aware. Self-esteem is presented as healthy, and the article describes many options to combat being a head above the rest. I highly suggest checking it out!