Narcissists in denial are the subject of this Short video for anyone who has pointed out a pattern in someone and heard a flat denial. The full transcription and questions and answers follow the video.
This video first went up on YouTube on April 16, 2025. The written post was added on October 26, 2026.
Are Narcissists in Denial About Their Own Traits?
Narcissists in denial can show narcissistic traits, deny them outright and never seem to see them in themselves, in Loren Weisman’s experience. He finds it strange that people may proudly share so many other disorders, while narcissistic personality disorder seems to be the one few are willing to admit to.
- Many people may proudly talk about a disorder on social media, sometimes amplifying it or using it as a crutch or an excuse.
- Narcissistic personality disorder may be the one disorder few people seem to admit to.
- Pointing out narcissistic traits, tendencies or patterns in someone can bring a flat denial.
Narcissists in Denial: The Full Transcription
The One Disorder Not Hip to Admit To
Is narcissistic personality disorder, the one disorder that just isn’t hip to admit to. My name is Loren Weisman. I’m a brand communication strategist.
Proud to Share Every Disorder but One
And I see people talk about being so proud to have this disorder, this problem, whether they’re amplifying it on social media, using it as a crutch, or using it as an excuse, they’re out there highlighting, showcasing, spotlighting all these disorders but the one I haven’t seen and in some personal experience on both business and elsewhere that call someone out or identify narcissistic traits, narcissistic tendencies, narcissistic patterns, and they just. No way.
Traits They Never Seem to See
That’s not me. That, to me, strikes me so weird that there’s so many different disorders out there that people are so proud to admit to. Yet when it comes to a narcissistic personality disorder, these people, even when they’re dead to rights being showcased, casing symptoms, traits and whatnot, can never seem to see it for themselves.
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Questions and Answers
What happens when you point out someone’s narcissistic traits?
Pointing out narcissistic traits can bring a flat denial, along the lines of no way, that is not me, in Loren Weisman’s experience. He sees it both in business and elsewhere when someone identifies narcissistic traits, tendencies or patterns in another person.
Is narcissistic personality disorder harder to admit to than other disorders?
Narcissistic personality disorder may be the one disorder people do not seem willing to admit to. Many people talk proudly about other disorders on social media, sometimes as a crutch or an excuse, and that contrast can seem strange.
Can a narcissist see their own narcissistic behavior?
Many people with narcissistic tendencies may not seem able to see those tendencies in themselves. Even when the traits and symptoms are on full display, those people can still deny them.
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Narcissists in Denial: Traits They Never Seem to See