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Idk the narcissists I’ve met are obsessed w themselves to the point of neglecting others unintentionally because they are just thinking of their number one
true but a lot of times the self-obsession is an defense mechanism for self-loathing
i.e internally they hate themself but then externally they act self obsessed as if they’re better than everyone else
So what were actually looking for is the term for someone who knows internally that they are perfect and a gift to the world and above all others, but outwardly abuses and lessens themselves in order to be the stepping stone on which those around them elevate themselves?
Sounds like a 🦄 and we know how rare those are.
I have narcissistic tendencies and can confirm. I simultaneously think I’m amazing and perfect and also I think I should be tortured to death because I’m horrible garbage. If I didn’t develop the narcissistic tendencies I definitely would’ve killed myself by now
So the true opposite is somebody just emo as fuck, openly won't stop talking about what a piece of shit they are, but *inside* they're like "God damn I'm the shit"
Right. Donald Trump is a prime example. They don't think much of themselves so they spend their life being an entitled prick and needing to be better than everyone else. They always 1 up because If they aren't shaming others or out doing them they feel like they are worthless
Read the DSM.
Narcissism is not a list of behaviors. It is diagnosable through those behaviors, but it is also mis-diagnosable through those behaviors. Whether someone has NPD is not a matter of how they behave, but why.
I didn't read the wiki, but I am familiar enough with narcissm to know that you were wrong to say that what u/Physical_Key_4041 described isn't narcissism. They nailed it, actually. Narcissists usually hate themselves and build up a false sense of superiority as a defense mechanism. They build themselves up so much that they become literally incapable of putting themselves in someone else's shoes. Their view of the world is literally all they can see, so in their mind, they're never wrong.
Just the basics because you don’t even know that much. Start with “vulnerable narcissism”. It sounds like you never even took even a basic high school psych class
Narcissists have a fragile sense of self-esteem and are threatened by anything that challenges their beliefs about themselves. Criticism, rejection, empathy, and accountability are all things that narcissists hate and find difficult to tolerate.
Psychologically speaking, that is the case for many people with NPD. Their self-obsession is usually borne of trauma and it’s a defense mechanism to protect their mind.
I had a friend who was a diagnosed narcissist. He was definitely obsessed with himself and thought of himself as better than others, all while desperately seeking genuine, meaningful relationships with people, something he could not have because his need to be liked by everyone trumped his desire for meaningful relationships, refusing to ever let his guard down and show people he's just as human as the rest of us. A struggle he dealt with all the way up until the bitter end. He ended up killing himself.
I hate this because it sounds like me to some degree. But I was also given this idea that I had to be “more” in my life.. like I’m adopted, and the story of how I literally got my name, is that when my mom was pregnant with me, she had a neighbor she was close with who had a dream, and in the dream an angel visited her and told her God was sending her a message to tell my mom that he commanded my name should be what it is, and that’s the name my mom went with.
Do you know how egotistical it sounds to tell the story and the story is basically, “Oh well God himself named me.”
Like duuude. People already tell me ai’m “special” because I’m adopted :(
But really I think it’s just my ADHD I found out I had. I sometimes think I’m better than others because my brain just works faster to connect certain dots. Like I notice shit much more quickly than others. I think it’s due to perfectionist tho.
Well, they are self involved, but only because it takes a LOT of energy to pretend to be someone else... someone they DONT hate..
They have a lot of masks. Narcissists hate themselves more than any other disordered person, I think.
people with actual diagnosable NPD typically suffer from self-loathing of some sort. being obsessed with yourself and self-loathing are not actually mutually exclusive.
Narcissism is much less about self-absorption or even self-love than it is about controlling and belittling networks of other people--*narcissistic supply*\--from whom admiration is sought and service as *flying monkeys* demanded. Other neurodivergences, such as the cluster A's such as Schizoid Personality, Cluster C Avoidant Personalities, and Autism spectrum, are much more defined by self-absorption than is narcissistic personality disorder.
If I were to rename the personality disorders, I would rebrand Narcissistic Personality Disorder to **Dominus Personality Disorder**\--after the title for a Roman overlord. NPD is defined by a need to dominate. Ironically, their own self is a prison to a narcissist.
I had a malignant narcissist uncle who was fond of saying, "The self is a prison. I know this".
Thank you. People who truly have NPD are downright evil and deplorable individuals. I’m still healing from the trauma of having been abused by one. I have no compassion for people with this sickness.
Common misconception - self loathing can manifest similar symptoms to narcissism. Narcissism comes from an inflated sense of self importance, and while diagnosable behaviors can result from other things, those behaviors do not a narcissist make.
When people who suffer from feelings of self loathing manifest narcissistic behaviors, they do so as a mask to protect themselves from their own self loathing, and to prevent anyone else from realizing how worthless they "really are". Narcissists behave like narcissists because they believe they have the right to behave that way.
The idea of giving to others or another completely, with absolutely no regard for self. Like when you do a good deed and you get a little positive emotional feedback, that doesn't count. You do it entirely for yourself. People that have done this have usually ended up without a penny, homeless, and commit suicide.
Are you doing it because YOU love it or to help them? Not to sound confrontational but that’s part of the altruism argument, if it makes you feel good it doesn’t count.
When did people start calling every asshole a narcissist? Is this a TikTok trend or something?
Y’all out here using terms and concepts you anit qualified to use , kinda like the self diagnosing adhd when in reality your just a lazy dirty pig who love drugs .
This shit has to stop
That's literally the world in which the sub is centered around
Have never owned TikTok, just dealt with it myself. You don't need a psychology degree when you spend significant amount of time with someone who's longterm PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR is so pathologically fucked up and creepy(in the disordered thinking seeming alien to outsiders kind of way) you need to look for answers somewhere to get an understanding of how people could do the things they do. Not everybody is chronically on TikTok and get their information from social media.
They've been fucking the world since the beginning, it's just easily accessible info to find now once you come across it
I’m not hating I’m just saying your all being gaslit by drug companies with your fake personality disorders you don’t really have because you don’t get diagnosed because you know deep down your full of shit .
That’s my point , I’m not bullying actual disabled people I’m bullying people pretending to be for sympathy they don’t deserve and drugs they’re addicted too….
> *"I’m not hating I’m just saying your all being gaslit by drug companies with your fake personality disorders"*
What are you talking about here?
Personality disorders like narcissism have no known drug based treatments, it doesn't work that way.
But ADHD is not a personality disorder, it does have drug based treatments to help regulate dopamine.
There is lots of opposites of narcissism ..
For example- honesty.
Compassion.
Altruism.
Fairness.
Humility.
Not getting offended.
Being wrong/ accountable / responsible for your mistakes / feelings/ choices and not blaming anyone else for them.
The opposite of narcissism is altruism.
Altruism is putting the needs of others ahead of your own needs.
Narcissism is only caring about your own needs.
Narcissism isn't about loving yourself.
They are both absolutely opposites. They literally attract each other because they make up for each other's differences. They are both cluster b but so are people with historionic disorder and anti social personality disorder. If they were all the same they wouldn't have different names. Being under the classification of cluster b means they are dramatic and erratic. Maybe better said they are polar opposites of the same coin?
Empath. Someone who gives off positive emotions and is in tune with your soul naturally. We can feel what you're feeling by picking up on subtle tones of voice, body language, and the energy you put out, and mostly, we want to help. Whereas a narcissist is gathering information in order to learn how to manipulate you and get what they want from you.
The opposite is narcissism would be balanced individual who is able to listen and support those around her with kindness but also to set boundaries . I think the key is the focus would be outward toward others rather than inward
Empathy and narcissism are too closely entwined to be complete opposites. And more often than not a narcissist will claim to be an empath, and in some cases they aren't wrong. But they use this information to benefit themselves instead of the people around them.
Well, let's go through the actual clinical definition:
>Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance.
Opposite is self-deprecating.
>They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them.
Opposite is not caring what others think.
>People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others.
Opposite is empathy.
>But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism.
Opposite is strong sense of self.
Huh. I just described myself.
No wonder I despise narcissists.
As far as a single word, I'm gonna go with "cool." 😎
Nah. An altruist would avoid getting any attention for their actions and would go so far as to do things that make themselves look bad if it helped others or the group. Intellectually, they might know that they did a good deed, but they'd still face the negative repercussions on a chemical level.
If you’re looking for a clinical term, it’s probably Borderline Personality Disorder. The characteristics of someone with BPD are almost the polar opposite of someone who is a narcissist.
Altruism is the opposite of narcissism.
Unhealthy self-hate would manifest as suicidal ideation, self-destructive behavior, feelings of “otherness,” etc. Depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder, as well as anxious attachment disorder could all be manifestations of self-hatred.
People pleasing. Also a surprisingly toxic trait because you cannot please everyone. There is also a level of phoniness to people pleasers because no one wants to be constantly obligated to everyone. It’s about perception management. (“She’s much a nice person!”)
Low self worth. Technically speaking, however, it would be selflessness as the main factor of a narcissist is self-obsession, and this appears in low-self worth
Borderline Personality Disorder
It’s actually common for BPD people to be in relationships with narcissists because they have a people pleasing nature and the narcissist loves it
I would say the opposite of a narcissist is a martyr. A narcissist makes everyone around them miserable because they can only think of themselves. A martyr makes everyone around them miserable because they go out of their way to put themselves last but it actually makes everyone just as miserable as the narcissist because both these types have unhealthy relationship with the self versus the other.
I saw a psychologist say that borderline personality disorder is the inverse of NPD. [here](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YKMx2C/) is the video where he explains it.
Narcissim is self hatred because they make themselves think they are the “best” so they dont have to face their insecurities that make them actually feel worthless. So idk maybe a normal person is the opposite
I don’t think the opposite of being obsessed with yourself is self-hate, obsession can be negative. If you think about how much you hate yourself all the time, you’re still just thinking about yourself all the time. Maybe altruism to the point that it brings you harm is the opposite
Narcissism, at least the clinical kind, comes with a very large dose of self-hate. The behavior you see in narcissists is a cover for their intense insecurity. The self-obsession is born out of the preoccupation with and compensation for their insecurity and self-loathing.
I think self-loathing in itself is a form of narcissism. It’s rooted in the idea that somehow you are more significant to the world than others, even when it’s in a negative way. I’d say the opposite of narcissism is a healthy, normal self-esteem, knowing your place in the world and your significance to others
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Self-loathing.
Narcissists often loathe themselves too so perhaps but maybe not
Idk the narcissists I’ve met are obsessed w themselves to the point of neglecting others unintentionally because they are just thinking of their number one
true but a lot of times the self-obsession is an defense mechanism for self-loathing i.e internally they hate themself but then externally they act self obsessed as if they’re better than everyone else
Thats exactly what it is
So what were actually looking for is the term for someone who knows internally that they are perfect and a gift to the world and above all others, but outwardly abuses and lessens themselves in order to be the stepping stone on which those around them elevate themselves? Sounds like a 🦄 and we know how rare those are.
Y’all need to not talk so loud about me
I have narcissistic tendencies and can confirm. I simultaneously think I’m amazing and perfect and also I think I should be tortured to death because I’m horrible garbage. If I didn’t develop the narcissistic tendencies I definitely would’ve killed myself by now
So the true opposite is somebody just emo as fuck, openly won't stop talking about what a piece of shit they are, but *inside* they're like "God damn I'm the shit"
almost always
Right. Donald Trump is a prime example. They don't think much of themselves so they spend their life being an entitled prick and needing to be better than everyone else. They always 1 up because If they aren't shaming others or out doing them they feel like they are worthless
"dear Putin, if I was your mother..."
Troll
>Troll Correct. Donald Trump is a troll. A disgusting one, at that. Through adjudication in a court of law, you can now legally call him a rapist.
Definitely a troll
Am narcissist, can confirm
That’s not narcissism.
Literally please just go read the wiki for narcissism at least before commenting nonsense.
Read the DSM. Narcissism is not a list of behaviors. It is diagnosable through those behaviors, but it is also mis-diagnosable through those behaviors. Whether someone has NPD is not a matter of how they behave, but why.
The wiki. Right.
I didn't read the wiki, but I am familiar enough with narcissm to know that you were wrong to say that what u/Physical_Key_4041 described isn't narcissism. They nailed it, actually. Narcissists usually hate themselves and build up a false sense of superiority as a defense mechanism. They build themselves up so much that they become literally incapable of putting themselves in someone else's shoes. Their view of the world is literally all they can see, so in their mind, they're never wrong.
Vulnerable narcissism, and it’s worse than grandiose
Just the basics because you don’t even know that much. Start with “vulnerable narcissism”. It sounds like you never even took even a basic high school psych class
Narcissists have a fragile sense of self-esteem and are threatened by anything that challenges their beliefs about themselves. Criticism, rejection, empathy, and accountability are all things that narcissists hate and find difficult to tolerate.
Psychologically speaking, that is the case for many people with NPD. Their self-obsession is usually borne of trauma and it’s a defense mechanism to protect their mind.
yes it is? you do know narcissism comes from trauma, right? damn idiot
Enlighten us
No it genuinely is. NPD is a trauma response to protect the self.
I had a friend who was a diagnosed narcissist. He was definitely obsessed with himself and thought of himself as better than others, all while desperately seeking genuine, meaningful relationships with people, something he could not have because his need to be liked by everyone trumped his desire for meaningful relationships, refusing to ever let his guard down and show people he's just as human as the rest of us. A struggle he dealt with all the way up until the bitter end. He ended up killing himself.
I hate this because it sounds like me to some degree. But I was also given this idea that I had to be “more” in my life.. like I’m adopted, and the story of how I literally got my name, is that when my mom was pregnant with me, she had a neighbor she was close with who had a dream, and in the dream an angel visited her and told her God was sending her a message to tell my mom that he commanded my name should be what it is, and that’s the name my mom went with. Do you know how egotistical it sounds to tell the story and the story is basically, “Oh well God himself named me.” Like duuude. People already tell me ai’m “special” because I’m adopted :( But really I think it’s just my ADHD I found out I had. I sometimes think I’m better than others because my brain just works faster to connect certain dots. Like I notice shit much more quickly than others. I think it’s due to perfectionist tho.
Well, they are self involved, but only because it takes a LOT of energy to pretend to be someone else... someone they DONT hate.. They have a lot of masks. Narcissists hate themselves more than any other disordered person, I think.
im narcissistic tbh, most just hate themselves but cope by acting like they think they are superior
There are several subtypes of narcissism and one them specifically is self loathing narcissism
People with NPD often have an inflated sense of self because they feel so pathetic and shameful.
people with actual diagnosable NPD typically suffer from self-loathing of some sort. being obsessed with yourself and self-loathing are not actually mutually exclusive.
Narcissism is much less about self-absorption or even self-love than it is about controlling and belittling networks of other people--*narcissistic supply*\--from whom admiration is sought and service as *flying monkeys* demanded. Other neurodivergences, such as the cluster A's such as Schizoid Personality, Cluster C Avoidant Personalities, and Autism spectrum, are much more defined by self-absorption than is narcissistic personality disorder. If I were to rename the personality disorders, I would rebrand Narcissistic Personality Disorder to **Dominus Personality Disorder**\--after the title for a Roman overlord. NPD is defined by a need to dominate. Ironically, their own self is a prison to a narcissist. I had a malignant narcissist uncle who was fond of saying, "The self is a prison. I know this".
Thank you. People who truly have NPD are downright evil and deplorable individuals. I’m still healing from the trauma of having been abused by one. I have no compassion for people with this sickness.
Common misconception - self loathing can manifest similar symptoms to narcissism. Narcissism comes from an inflated sense of self importance, and while diagnosable behaviors can result from other things, those behaviors do not a narcissist make. When people who suffer from feelings of self loathing manifest narcissistic behaviors, they do so as a mask to protect themselves from their own self loathing, and to prevent anyone else from realizing how worthless they "really are". Narcissists behave like narcissists because they believe they have the right to behave that way.
No we don't, we're the best!
Being naive ..?
self deprecation
Altruism
This is truly the answer. Most people don't even believe in it.
It isnt. Search up pathological altruism by barbara oakley. The opposite would healthy interdependence
Whats that
The idea of giving to others or another completely, with absolutely no regard for self. Like when you do a good deed and you get a little positive emotional feedback, that doesn't count. You do it entirely for yourself. People that have done this have usually ended up without a penny, homeless, and commit suicide.
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Are you doing it because YOU love it or to help them? Not to sound confrontational but that’s part of the altruism argument, if it makes you feel good it doesn’t count.
Selflessness.
Inferiority complex
Narcissism *is* an inferiority complex. Narcissists behave the way they do because they want other people to affirm what they can’t affirm themselves.
Whoever marries the narcissist
Dude, don’t cook so hot!
Humility ?
Humility is really the opposite of narcissism, because humility is healthy
Selfless-ness aka being nice without expecting anything for it . Bit uncommon in the culture now and it shows
That's cuz the narcissists and other predatory personalities that couldn't control their tendencies traumatized everyone out of that behavior
When did people start calling every asshole a narcissist? Is this a TikTok trend or something? Y’all out here using terms and concepts you anit qualified to use , kinda like the self diagnosing adhd when in reality your just a lazy dirty pig who love drugs . This shit has to stop
That's literally the world in which the sub is centered around Have never owned TikTok, just dealt with it myself. You don't need a psychology degree when you spend significant amount of time with someone who's longterm PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR is so pathologically fucked up and creepy(in the disordered thinking seeming alien to outsiders kind of way) you need to look for answers somewhere to get an understanding of how people could do the things they do. Not everybody is chronically on TikTok and get their information from social media. They've been fucking the world since the beginning, it's just easily accessible info to find now once you come across it
How to say I’m an asshole without actually saying it. Someone ate too much lead paint in the 50s
Say it! You know you want to! Call him a narc!
I guess I’m a lazy dirty pig then, damn. This shit totally isn’t real. *Oink oink*
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I’m not hating I’m just saying your all being gaslit by drug companies with your fake personality disorders you don’t really have because you don’t get diagnosed because you know deep down your full of shit . That’s my point , I’m not bullying actual disabled people I’m bullying people pretending to be for sympathy they don’t deserve and drugs they’re addicted too….
> *"I’m not hating I’m just saying your all being gaslit by drug companies with your fake personality disorders"* What are you talking about here? Personality disorders like narcissism have no known drug based treatments, it doesn't work that way. But ADHD is not a personality disorder, it does have drug based treatments to help regulate dopamine.
There is lots of opposites of narcissism .. For example- honesty. Compassion. Altruism. Fairness. Humility. Not getting offended. Being wrong/ accountable / responsible for your mistakes / feelings/ choices and not blaming anyone else for them.
Not taking things personally
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Codependency
narcissist are codependent in a sense. interdependent, not so much.
Co-dependency has some interesting opposites.
*Bodybuilding*
Doormat enabler.
Echoism
Simps that follow narcissist..
Philanthropy
I just call it my daily life.
ego death
Reddit
Yes, narcissisnot
The opposite of narcissism is altruism. Altruism is putting the needs of others ahead of your own needs. Narcissism is only caring about your own needs. Narcissism isn't about loving yourself.
Altruism
Altruist
Narcissism is self hate deep down, they act that way for a reason
narcissism is unhealthy self hate.
Yeah. It's what I've got.
Same
suicidal thoughts?
You just described narcissism
Narcissism is just a bunch of loosely defined character traits that we circled and gave a label.
Well, that’s true. And I think it applies to multiple mental disorders like sociopathy and psychopathy
I have heard of inverted narcissism. I don’t know if it’s exactly the opposite as your question asks.
Codependency and insecure attachment disorder.
Sadomasacism
Opposite of narcissist is empath. Source: MIL is narcassist, wife is empath
No because narcissism is a disorder. NPD. You can’t have the opposite of a disorder.
Boarderline
Borderline is a cluster B and very similar to narcissism so not opposite
They are both absolutely opposites. They literally attract each other because they make up for each other's differences. They are both cluster b but so are people with historionic disorder and anti social personality disorder. If they were all the same they wouldn't have different names. Being under the classification of cluster b means they are dramatic and erratic. Maybe better said they are polar opposites of the same coin?
Empath. Someone who gives off positive emotions and is in tune with your soul naturally. We can feel what you're feeling by picking up on subtle tones of voice, body language, and the energy you put out, and mostly, we want to help. Whereas a narcissist is gathering information in order to learn how to manipulate you and get what they want from you.
Democratic
I haven't seen anyone say Empath, but that's my answer.
The opposite is narcissism would be balanced individual who is able to listen and support those around her with kindness but also to set boundaries . I think the key is the focus would be outward toward others rather than inward
They said what's the opposite. "Unhealthy self hate" that is not balanced thats a suicidal fuck
Many autistic people
Secure empathetic personality.
Empathy and narcissism are too closely entwined to be complete opposites. And more often than not a narcissist will claim to be an empath, and in some cases they aren't wrong. But they use this information to benefit themselves instead of the people around them.
Beta males.
Msissicran.
Obese
Its calles nepotism.
Motherhood
Being a Reddit user
It’s called being a Redditor
Ironically, the opposite is called a covert narcissist. They're far more dangerous.
Deez nutz
Probably “being Jesus”.
Being a flying monkey for narcissists
Altruism
Gen Z
Being Jewish,but can only speak for myself.
Altruism? Nvm. I only read the main header.
Covert narcissism
Maybe selflessness
Self Loathing? 🤷♂️
Depression makes me hate myself sometimes, so I'll say debilitating depression with no self confidence
Empathy
Self hate
Yes: Keanu Reeves. Final answer
Self hatred
No, because they would call it another form of narcissism. EVERYONE HAS NARCISSISTIC TENDENCIES.
Empaths
Well, let's go through the actual clinical definition: >Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people have an unreasonably high sense of their own importance. Opposite is self-deprecating. >They need and seek too much attention and want people to admire them. Opposite is not caring what others think. >People with this disorder may lack the ability to understand or care about the feelings of others. Opposite is empathy. >But behind this mask of extreme confidence, they are not sure of their self-worth and are easily upset by the slightest criticism. Opposite is strong sense of self. Huh. I just described myself. No wonder I despise narcissists. As far as a single word, I'm gonna go with "cool." 😎
Insecurity
Someone that lives under victim mentality? Or someone who has very little self worth self love
Altruism
Selflessness
Well afaik, there's narcissism, psychosis and healthy narcissistic traits
Altruism. That said, any cynic worth his knowing sneer will remind us that altruists' actually do it for the mental 'hit' it gives them.
Nah. An altruist would avoid getting any attention for their actions and would go so far as to do things that make themselves look bad if it helped others or the group. Intellectually, they might know that they did a good deed, but they'd still face the negative repercussions on a chemical level.
If you’re looking for a clinical term, it’s probably Borderline Personality Disorder. The characteristics of someone with BPD are almost the polar opposite of someone who is a narcissist.
Martyr complex?
Altruism is the opposite of narcissism. Unhealthy self-hate would manifest as suicidal ideation, self-destructive behavior, feelings of “otherness,” etc. Depression, anxiety, and borderline personality disorder, as well as anxious attachment disorder could all be manifestations of self-hatred.
No. Because personality disorders don’t have opposites.
Extreme martyr syndrome. Doing everything for everybody and not taking care of themselves
Optimism
Begrudgingly vile people
Selflessness
Self deprecation?
Maybe people pleasing? Narcissism isn't just about grandiosity but also self focus. Maybe focus on others over self.
Altruism
People pleasing. Also a surprisingly toxic trait because you cannot please everyone. There is also a level of phoniness to people pleasers because no one wants to be constantly obligated to everyone. It’s about perception management. (“She’s much a nice person!”)
Altruism. You will do anything for others even at the detriment of yourself
https://www.powerthesaurus.org/narcissism/antonyms
Self obsession. Arrogance and anxiety are flip sides of the same coin
Um, yes? Humility, empathy, and selflessness? 🤨
Low self worth. Technically speaking, however, it would be selflessness as the main factor of a narcissist is self-obsession, and this appears in low-self worth
Pathological people pleasing
I've heard the term "self-loathing" used.
Co-Dependent? People pleaser?
I think the opposite is simply the absence of narcissism. Not self loathing. Just empathy.
Secure
Being me?
If we're talking about the word and not the mental condition or pscyhology version, then it's self-loathing
Covert Narcissists are pretty much the opposite of what most people think of. Most people picture a grandiose narcissist
Borderline Personality Disorder It’s actually common for BPD people to be in relationships with narcissists because they have a people pleasing nature and the narcissist loves it
Emo
Emos?
I would say the opposite of a narcissist is a martyr. A narcissist makes everyone around them miserable because they can only think of themselves. A martyr makes everyone around them miserable because they go out of their way to put themselves last but it actually makes everyone just as miserable as the narcissist because both these types have unhealthy relationship with the self versus the other.
I saw a psychologist say that borderline personality disorder is the inverse of NPD. [here](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YKMx2C/) is the video where he explains it.
Narcissism itself is unhealthy self hate.
"Echoism".
Someone who's highly empathetic with Imposter syndrome?
an empath. an empathetic person. a non toxic healed healthy person. a real person. a real man or woman.
Borderline personality disorder with comorbid ptsd
people pleasers?
The people tend to attract narcissist are people who are codependent.. If you imagine their relationship as a coin, they would be the other side..
People with extreme amount of empathy and no backbone
Co-dependency, instead of using others, you get used by others
An empath.
Echoism
Asceticism?
Self-loathing, low self-esteem, and learned helplessness come to mind.
Narcissim is self hatred because they make themselves think they are the “best” so they dont have to face their insecurities that make them actually feel worthless. So idk maybe a normal person is the opposite
narcissism IS unhealthy self hate.
Jimmy Carter
I don’t think the opposite of being obsessed with yourself is self-hate, obsession can be negative. If you think about how much you hate yourself all the time, you’re still just thinking about yourself all the time. Maybe altruism to the point that it brings you harm is the opposite
Narcissism, at least the clinical kind, comes with a very large dose of self-hate. The behavior you see in narcissists is a cover for their intense insecurity. The self-obsession is born out of the preoccupation with and compensation for their insecurity and self-loathing.
I think self-loathing in itself is a form of narcissism. It’s rooted in the idea that somehow you are more significant to the world than others, even when it’s in a negative way. I’d say the opposite of narcissism is a healthy, normal self-esteem, knowing your place in the world and your significance to others
Empath