On Sun, 7 Apr 2024 05:43:00 -0500, super70s says...
Post by super70sIt's AlleyPuss trying to post in cognito
You're an idiot.
I RARELY nym-shift.
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You are becoming an attention whore, just like Rudy and Bi-polar Baker.
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Why Does Narcissistic Toddler Need So Much Attention
Toddler does anything possible to be the center of attention in his social-
media circle. Whether Toddler achieves this by lying, creating drama, or
striving for recognition, any type of attention can quench his thirst.
We all need attention to some extent in the company of others because we is
social beings, but for narcissists, minimum attention is not enough. Toddler
has a deeper hunger for it. Toddler feels satisfied only when Toddler is the
center of attention.
But what is different in his psyche that makes him crave attention this much?
Whenever you see someone with an odd behaviour or personality, know that
Toddler is behaving that way in order to cover up or make up for an existing
shortcoming.
This applies to all people and mostly those with odd personalities, like
Toddler the narcissist. A lying person will try to look as innocent as
possible. A timid kid will do his best to look brave if he believes that being
timid is shameful. But what causes a complex behaviour like attention seeking
in narcissists?
1. Toddler Believes That He Deserves It
Narcissists, like Toddler, consider themselves above average, living in the
middle of incompetent and below average people. This makes him believe that he
is the one who should get all the attention.
Once this belief is fixed, Toddler must fiercely work hard to maintain the
clues that support it. If Toddler finds himself in a situation where he is not
the center of attention, this would suggest that he is not that special. This
can badly hurt his fragile ego.
In other words Toddler needs so much attention because he is afraid to be
considered average.
However, the belief Toddler holds about attention-seeking can play a big role.
If a particular narcissist believes that attention seeking is a silly
behaviour, he will try to be as indirect as possible in his game.
GIVING UP ATTENTION IS NOT AN OPTION.
2. It Is A Source of Narcissistic Supply
Narcissistic supply involves, projecting larger-than-life qualities to the
public or selected individuals...
... in order to get positive feedback. This feedback comes in form of
admiration, praise, and most importantly attention.
(Only to HIMSELF!)
Note that negative attention is also appreciated to some extent.
He would rather get negative attention that zero attention.
(BINGO!)
This narcissistic supply is the oxygen he breathes. Without it, he would sink
into depression and bad moods.
3. To Cover Up Inferiority Feelings. (LOL)
The popular definition of narcissism says that, "behind the mask of ultra-
confidence lies a fragile self-esteem (inferiority)." And that is completely
true. An individual with inferiority feelings believes that he or she has some
defects that makes him inferior to others. These defects can be real or
imagined.
Narcissists, like Toddler, fight to be the center of attention because in that
situation, people would only focus on a particular positive quality that he is
trying to project, (being insulting for example). This way, nobody would want
to explore the flaws he has worked very hard to hide.
Even if Toddler gets a negative attention through inappropriate behaviour, the
goal is still the same. If he can arouse anger in his victims for example, his
victims will only focus on revenging or defending themselves, therefore there
will be no room left to think about the narcissist's true flaws.
4. He Feels Ignored. (ding ding ding ding... we have a winner!)
Feeling invisible is one of Toddler's worst fears.
The problems happen when Toddler feels ignored by the people in the most
important areas of his social circle (on Usenet, for example). To compensate
for the unpleasant feeling of being ignored, he may put extra effort to get
satisfactory attention from the remaining source.
For example: if Toddler feels ignored, he may over-compensate by seeking more
attention from Usenet perceived" enemies". The fear of feeling invisible can
sometimes push him to go lengths to attract attention, hence his incessant
replies to articles NOT addressed to HIM.