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A little bit of narcissism is normal and healthy – here's how to tell when it becomes pathological

  • Written by April Nisan Ilkmen, PhD Candidate in Couple and Family Therapy, Adler University
imageThere is a major distinction between healthy and pathological narcissism.Joos Mind/The Image Bank via Getty Images

During former President Donald Trump’s campaign and presidency, the word narcissism became something of a buzzword. And in recent years the word has been popularized on social media and in the press.

As a result, social media and...

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