Domestic Violence: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Domestic violence can be defined by deliberate intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior in order to obtain authority and/or control committed by one intimate partner against another. Domestic violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse. One important factor to remember is that domestic violence does not always manifest as physical abuse. Emotional and psychological abuse can often be just as extreme as physical violence. The absence of physical violence does not mean the abuse is any less dangerous to the victim, nor does it mean the victim is any less trapped by the abuse.

Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. It is often complemented by emotionally

People with this condition are frequently described as self-centered, manipulative, arrogant, and demanding. These characteristics typically begin in early adulthood and must be consistently evident in multiple contexts, like at work and in relationships. People with narcissistic personality disorder believe they are superior and often try to associate with other people they believe are extraordinary in some way. This association enhances their self-esteem, which is typically quite delicate beneath the surface. People who have high self-esteem tend to be humble, whereas narcissists rarely are. Instead, they seek excessive appreciation and attention in order to know that others think highly of them. Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder have difficulty tolerating criticism or defeat and may be left feeling disgraced or empty when they experience inner feelings hurt in the form of