overcome my narcissism

But I do have some symptoms and I’m annoying myself and others too.

A person with narcissistic personality disorder:

• Reacts to criticism with feelings of rage, shame, or humiliation
• Takes advantage of others to achieve own goals
• Has feelings of self-importance
• Exaggerates achievements and talents
• Is preoccupied with fantasies of success, power, beauty, intelligence, or ideal love
• Has unreasonable expectations of favorable treatment
• Requires constant regular attention and admiration
• Lacks empathy

For the longest time I’ve shot myself down and had so many failed starts in my activities because I thought I couldn’t do something or because I thought the results took too long. I thought I overcame these thoughts after I enlisted in the Army, and for a while I had. I’ve gotten out of the Army 2 years ago and I guess I’ve regressed. I find myself doing it to myself again. I’ve overcome my narcissism before and I can do it again. It’s funny how it took an very recent ex-girlfriend to point out that I’ve become this way (again). I’ve let my fear of Success or Failure, take control of my life. This narcissism actually prevented me from achieving my list of things to do. All the false starts and half assed attempts. It’s time for a change and the time for change is now. I’m putting this on the top of my list. It’s Self-Discipline time