narcissist test: Am I narcissistic?

Important Note: This quiz is intended for self-reflection only and is not a diagnostic tool. A true diagnosis can only be made by qualified professionals.

1. How do you react to criticism?

I accept it and try to learn from it I usually defend myself but sometimes accept it I often feel unfairly criticized and reject it I react very sensitively and see criticism as a personal attack

2. How important is recognition from others to you?

I appreciate it, but it’s not essential to me It’s important to me, but not at all costs I actively seek recognition and admiration I need constant validation and admiration from others

3. How do you see yourself compared to others?

I see myself as equal, with individual strengths and weaknesses In some areas, I see myself as above average I consider myself better than others in many areas I’m clearly superior to most people

4. How do you handle other people’s feelings?

I can empathize well and show a lot of compassion I try to be considerate, but it’s sometimes hard for me Other people’s feelings often matter less to me than my own I’m hardly interested in other people’s feelings

5. How do you react to others’ successes?

I genuinely feel happy for them I sometimes compare myself to them I often feel overlooked or disadvantaged I feel envious and find reasons to downplay their successes

6. How important is your appearance to you?

I care about it, but it doesn’t define my life I place a lot of value on it, but not excessively I invest a lot of time and energy in my looks My appearance must always be perfect, no matter the cost

7. How do you deal with failure?

I accept it as part of life and learn from it It’s unpleasant, but I manage I usually blame others I can barely tolerate failure and feel worthless afterward

8. How do you behave in relationships?

I aim for equal, mutually supportive relationships I sometimes expect more from others than I give I tend to control and dominate relationships Other people are mainly a means to an end for me

9. How do you use social media?

I use it occasionally to connect with friends I post regularly but keep it balanced I need lots of likes and comments to feel good My online presence is extremely important; I post constantly

10. How do you feel when you’re not the center of attention?

That’s perfectly fine with me I sometimes feel a bit uncomfortable I usually try to draw attention to myself I feel very uncomfortable and need to change the situation

11. How do you react to the successes of your kids or family members?

I fully support them and celebrate their achievements I’m happy but might mention my own successes too I see their successes as a result of my support I often feel overshadowed by their successes

12. How important is your social status to you?

I don’t define myself by my status A certain level of recognition matters to me I actively strive for a high social position My status must always be better than others’

NARCISSISM TEST