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Everyone throws around the word “narcissist” these days, but what if you’ve been labeling someone incorrectly? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, we explore the difference between true narcissism and behaviors that only look narcissistic. From grandiosity and lack of empathy to constant criticism and emotional withdrawal, the symptoms can be nearly identical—but the root cause can be completely different. In many cases, addiction, unresolved trauma, or emotional immaturity may be driving these behaviors, not a personality disorder.

Drawing from decades of counseling experience, psychologist Dr. Doug Weiss walk you through how to separate fact from assumption, why the DSM warns against diagnosing narcissism in the presence of addiction, and how to know if professional testing is the next step. You’ll learn how to approach the conversation without name-calling, the role of intimacy anorexia, and why recovery from addiction often erases “narcissistic” symptoms entirely. This isn’t about excusing bad behavior—it’s about getting the truth so you can make the right decisions for your own mental and emotional health.

If you’ve been hurt, manipulated, or left questioning your own sanity, this video will give you clarity and direction. The truth can be hard to hear, but it’s far better than living in uncertainty. Whether you’re a partner of someone showing narcissistic traits, someone accused of being one, or simply someone seeking answers, you’ll leave with a plan for what to do next—and hope that real change is possible.

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0:00 – The problem with quick “narcissist” labels
0:38 – Common symptoms that look like narcissism
1:07 – Addiction’s role in narcissistic behaviors
1:22 – Why the DSM says “don’t diagnose” in active addiction
1:48 – Intimacy anorexia and withholding behaviors explained
2:50 – Partner Betrayal Trauma
3:19 – The need for professional psychological testing
4:46 – Addiction recovery and the disappearance of narcissistic traits
5:38 – Final encouragement
5:58 – Why facts are better than feelings in relationships