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0dd1 Just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2009
Just awesome like that
#1: Apr 15th 2012 at 1:01:28 PM

You ever feel like you're a really, really narcissistic Attention Whore of a person who just craves attention from others and then gets upset when it's denied? I know I do. When I'm ignored, I really get more irrationally angry than is warranted. Every time.

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Xandriel Dark Magical Girl Since: Nov, 2010
#2: Apr 15th 2012 at 1:46:10 PM

Who doesn't want some degree of attention/approval from others? It's a basic human desire. As long as you consider people's feelings, and remember to give as well as take, it doesn't make you a bad person.

What's the point in giving up when you know you'll never stop anyway?
0dd1 Just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2009
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#3: Apr 15th 2012 at 2:13:13 PM

I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say there. I get really, majorly pissed off and depressed when I'm ignored. Even if it's not meant this way, I take it as a personal affront, as if people are saying, "I don't care about you enough to pay attention to what you're saying. You're nothing to me."

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NLK Mo A Since: May, 2010
#4: Apr 15th 2012 at 5:45:36 PM

I hate getting ignored, but it stems more from a lifetime of being the youngest in my family than any narcissism. I do have a bit of a superiority complex, but that's a different issue.

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AugustulusJulius August Personage from None of your business Since: Feb, 2012
August Personage
#5: Apr 15th 2012 at 5:49:48 PM

All the time.

ThatOneGuyNamedX Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#6: Apr 15th 2012 at 5:52:52 PM

The degree on which I'm an Attention Whore depresses me at times.

Everything I do, everything I feel like I'm doing it for attention. All the time, which means I'm uncomfortable with everything I do for others. Always. This nagging sensation in the back of my head, pulling me down and telling me how much of a pathetic wreck I am, that I need to look for approval everywhere I go. I can never get that out of my head. And then, that weird sensation in the top of my stomach, like anticipation, waiting for someone to call me out on it.

I feel like I use people. Like everyone for me is little more than a tool. I hate that, I hate the way I act around others. How sometimes I can completely forget about someone if there's someone else paying me attention. I don't want to do this, but it happens, and when I realize that, it chews me up inside, reminding me that I don't deserve any of that.

It's not like I can complain. Look at me, I've got access to the internet, food, water, shelter, and I'm getting a college education. I have everything I need, so I don't have the right to be complaining about anything at all. I should just focus on what's important.

...Fuck, now I feel like shit.

edited 15th Apr '12 5:54:24 PM by ThatOneGuyNamedX

GigglesMcYummy wobbledewopple wob woppl from Ohio Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Reincarnated romance
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#7: Apr 15th 2012 at 5:53:30 PM

I guess I get more upset about people ignorning me than I should, especially when I don't always respond to non-vocal conversations, but to me, a big part of narcissism is being vain enough to only be around people who compliment you, or base how much you like on someone by how good someone makes you feel about yourself. Compliments are nice obviously, but I've never thrived on compliments that much.. Oh hey, anyone remember the Myspace days of people posting bulletins all "New pictures! COMMENT THEM!" show genuine can a comment be when you're asking people via announcement to comment them? I'd rather someone comment on their own.

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Exelixi Lesbarian from Alchemist's workshop Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
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#8: Apr 15th 2012 at 5:54:58 PM

That isn't necessarily as big a deal as y'all seem to think. It is a hallmark of one of the four temperaments, after all.

Mura: -flips the bird to veterinary science with one hand and Euclidean geometry with the other-
0dd1 Just awesome like that from Nowhere Land Since: Sep, 2009
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#9: Apr 15th 2012 at 8:22:01 PM

[up][up]People still do that, it's just that now people do it with Facebook.

It's not like I can complain. Look at me, I've got access to the internet, food, water, shelter, and I'm getting a college education. I have everything I need, so I don't have the right to be complaining about anything at all. I should just focus on what's important

Oh, dude, I know this feeling all too well.

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abstractematics Since: May, 2011
#10: Apr 15th 2012 at 8:25:41 PM

I did strongly a year ago.

By that point, I basically cut almost all of my social network because of change in circumstances. Even on the Internet. Stopped using MSN and Facebook by then because I barely did anything there. I left the message boards I had a long history in due to some other reasons.

I was highly lonely at times and wondering why no one would understand my situation and thoughts.

Not so much right now though.

edited 15th Apr '12 8:26:51 PM by abstractematics

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BlackElephant Obsidian Proboscidean from In the Room Since: Oct, 2011
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#12: Apr 15th 2012 at 9:32:49 PM

I'm afraid of being this. I'd hate to get undeserved attention.

On the other hand, I've been ignored and it didn't feel very nice.

I'm an elephant. Rurr.
GigglesMcYummy wobbledewopple wob woppl from Ohio Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Reincarnated romance
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#13: Apr 15th 2012 at 9:35:12 PM

Do you guys think being unable to own up to lying after you're caught counts are narcissism, because they can't swallow their pride? If so, almost everyone I've ever tried to confront in a lie is a narcisist, because almost all of them just denied it, which is why I don't really bother to confront people I basically have proof are lying.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#14: Apr 15th 2012 at 9:35:47 PM

Oh all the time, but I don't worry about it. Everyone's an Attention Whore...the honest ones admit it once in a while.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
inane242 Anwalt der Verdammten from A B-Movie Bildungsroman Since: Nov, 2010
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
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#16: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:07:52 PM

If you're using a very broad definition of the term. And excluding the more reclusive types.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#17: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:15:45 PM

I'd say everyone wants attention. What type they're wishing for, and from whom, well that varies from individual to individual.

But we all want validation for who we are and what we do. Some people are just pushier about this than others, and those people get labeled as Attention Whores.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#18: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:23:40 PM

Some people are just pushier about this than others

And that's the important bit.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#19: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:27:41 PM

People can be pushy in all sorts of ways, passive-aggressively being one of them. I've seen people purposely hug the proverbial walls in an attempt to get noticed...yes, this doesn't sound logical but attempting to separate one's self from the herd can take all sorts of forms.

Anyhow. Just because someone is trying to hide doesn't mean they aren't craving attention or trying for it. Being artfully shy CAN BE a play for spotlight time.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
RainbowMatt Prettiest Pony :3 from the cave of unspeakable naughtiness Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
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#21: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:42:26 PM

I have been told I am "high maintenane" from my friends lol. But I also make it up to my closer friends too as I am always there for them too.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#22: Apr 15th 2012 at 10:54:47 PM

@Zy: I guess we disagree then. I say everyone is out to get their attention, and some people just have differing opinions as to what form that "attention" should take. No one is an island, blah blah whatever.

We're social animals, and part of being social is wanting the attention of other animals.

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#23: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:13:29 PM

I still say we're using different definitions of the term.

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.
drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
Street Writing Man
#24: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:14:39 PM

Well then what's yours? I say it's "caring an awful lot about your image".

If I were to write some of the strange things that come under my eyes they would not be believed. ~Cora M. Strayer~
Zyxzy Embrace the mindscrew from Salem, OR Since: Jan, 2001
Embrace the mindscrew
#25: Apr 15th 2012 at 11:18:46 PM

I use it as "Trying to force people to give you attention."

What's the frequency Kenneth?|In case of war.

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