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Jacob Skidmore was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, in 2022. He's known online as the Nameless Narcissist. Skidmore uses his platform to explain how narcissism actually feels from the inside: the constant calibration of admiration, shame, control, and image. He speaks to Business Insider about what drives narcissistic behavior, the difference between confidence and pathology, and what recovery, or responsibility, looks like for someone who knows they hurt others and still wants to change. Awareness of NPD is at an unprecedented level. Increasingly, individuals who identify with NPD are sharing their experiences through social media and public interviews. For more: https://www.youtube.com/@Thenamelessnarcissist/videos https://www.tiktok.com/@thenamelessnarcissist If you or someone you know is dealing with substance misuse or mental illness, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) for 24/7, free, confidential treatment referral and information. 00:00 - Introduction 00:34 - Am I a Narcissist? 02:30 - The Realization 05:54 - The Mask 07:33 - The Myths 10:50 - The Relationships 15:57 - Employment 19:05 - The Diagnosis 24:21 - The Digital Mirror 29:01 - The Recovery 32:21 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #JacobSkidmore #narcissist #narcissism #AuthorizedAccount MORE AUTHORIZED ACCOUNT VIDEOS: How Guantanamo Bay Actually Works https://youtu.be/995R2j6386o How Billionaires Actually Work https://youtu.be/omE3wmi0uJQ How Modern Warfare Actually Works — From Killer Drones to Attack Submarines https://youtu.be/QoxCVRj7Q70 Insider's mission is to inform and inspire. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insider Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insider Insider on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisisinsider Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Insider/2708030621 Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@insider How Narcissists Actually Work | Authorized Account | Insider