Are we more narcissistic than ever before？
Like the flower，narcissism（自恋）has continued to flourish in modem civilization，which has become such a part of culture．But narcissism in psychology is more than a single question can capture，which really has three types of narcissism．Problems arise when people discuss narcissism without identifying the form．
Grandiose（浮夸）narcissism is the outgoing，extraverted（外向）form．The narcissism individual believes he or she is smarter，better looking and more important than others．And，of course，he or she gets special treatment for this fact．In fact，some of them can be very charming，likable and enjoy people．On the opposite side，narcissistic relationships are often not very emotionally warm or caring．
Vulnerable （脆弱） narcissism is the second flavor of narcissism．It is harder to see than grandiose narcissism．Vulnerable narcissists think they have the right to get special treatment and greatness but actually have low self-confidence and are not typically extraverted．Imagine someone living in his mum's small room．He spends his evenings watching X Factor believing he should be the next famous star singing act．Unfortunately，he hasn't the confidence to do it and instead becomes a net citizen，who posts offensive，controversial，or divisive materials on an Internet community．
The third form of narcissism occurs when narcissism is extreme and causes clinically serious problems in a person's life-marriages fall apart，friends arc lost，a career is over．When this occurs narcissism can be identified as a personality disorder-narcissistic personality disorder （also known as NPD），containing a mix of both grandiose and vulnerable narcissism．
Can you change narcissism or NPD？There is no simple answer to this．For grandiose narcissism，what I often do is suggest practicing caring and compassion，doing what you are passionate about rather than what gets you attention and being responsible for your mistakes as well as successes．For vulnerable narcissism I would add to this list with practices that reduce depression and anxiety．Develop a sense of belonging or a friendship network； participate in physical exercise； or practice a form of emptying your mind of thoughts and feelings．For NPD，there is no single，scientifically affirmed treatment of choice．But pay attention to the following．First，people with NPD are often reluctant to enter treatment because in their mind they do not have a problem-everyone else does．Second，it is challenging for doctors to keep individuals with NPD in treatment．
Narcissism is increasing and while social media hasn't been proven to actually create narcissists，it does give them a new platform to gain attention and admiration．Still，I remain optimistic that people can change if they are motivated，have the right tools，and know what type of narcissism they are dealing with．
| Are we more narcissistic than ever before？ |
| Current situation about narcissism | •Narcissism has developed to become a part of culture．
•Narcissism is more （71） ______ than expected in psychology |
| Characteristics of narcissism in divided types | •A narcissist is outgoing and socially confident，sometimes showing loveliness．
•A narcissist considers himself to be such an unusual person as to be treated （72） ______ ．
•A narcissist is often cold and likely to （73） ______ carein emotion towards others． |
•Vulnerable narcissism is more （74） ______ than grandiose one．
•A narcissist isn't actually confident though in his opinion he （75） ______ special things． |
| •Narcissism is quite extreme to cause serious problems in clinic，affecting the personal life． |
| （76） ______ to treating narcissism or NPD | •Be more considerate，do favorite things and take （77） ______ for whatever they do．
•Try to （78） ______ by making more friends，doing exercise and soon．
•Help people with NPD to realize they have problems and not to
（79） ______ treatment． |
| The future trend | •Narcissism is increasing perhaps because of social media．
•Narcissism can be （80） ______ if handled actively in proper ways． |