A little bit of narcissism is natural and even healthy.
If you’re able to recognize egotistical traits in yourself, then you’re likely not a true narcissist.
While there are severaltypes of narcissists, many of them are not clinical terms validated by research.
One of those classifications iscerebral narcissism.
What is a cerebral narcissist?
Signs of cerebral narcissism:
They need to appear more intellectual than everyone else.
“Your eyes either glaze over, or you are wowed by their ‘brilliance.'”
They want to be the center of attention.
They are similar toconversational narcissistsin this way.
They are pretentious.
As part of their entitlement and superiority complex, cerebral narcissists tend to be snobby and elitist.
They may also sneer or mock someone for mispronouncing a word or using it incorrectly.
“It’s their insecurity,” Durvasula says.
“The true genius can say things in simple language and not hide behind polysyllabic fluff.”
Because narcissists have a deep-rootedshame and insecurity, they’re attempting to devalue another to make it gain power.
Disengaging is the best way to deal with people with NPD.
