Narsacism

Comment by Jenn on April 10, 2012 at 12:20pm

Hi Shannon.

You're probably right.  Our coming out seems to others like an event out of the blue.  And, of necessity we are preoccupied with our selves, having so much to learn and accomplish in a short period of time if we are to transition successfully.   

Definition:   "narcissism |ˈnärsəˌsizəm|nounexcessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physicalappearance.• Psychology extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.

• "Psychoanalysis self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young babies or as a feature of mental disorder."

What we have to be careful of are the words we use in describing our situation to others.  Note in the definition how connected narcissism and mental disorder are in the world of psychoanalysis.

Hugs, Jennifer

Comment by Marsha M. Marsha on April 10, 2012 at 12:47pm

I have seen narcistic T's, but I feel for the most part that is not true. From Jen's quote, which I assume is a dictionary, "extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type." I see far more intimidated, introverted transpeople, not neceassarliy craving attention, but hungry for love and acceptance.

Narcisism and selfishness are often labels attached to transitioners from the cisgender world which is most often, in my experience, not the case.

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