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What is narcissism? Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental disorder that affects how people think, feel, and behave. It is characterised by an inflated sense of self-importance, a strong need for admiration and attention, difficulties with empathy, and troubled relationships. People with this disorder may also have difficulty handling dissenting opinions or criticism.