1. Self-Admiration
Narcissists spend a significant amount of time thinking about themselves, their accomplishments, and their perceived superiority. When they are alone, they may engage in activities that feed their ego, such as fantasizing about success or replaying past achievements. They indulge in grandiose fantasies about having something or someone that will make them happy and feel worthy of everyone’s admiration and adoration. While engaged in their self-admiration, they will often reach out to others by text or phone to brag and to seek external validation.
2. Social Media
When a narcissist is alone, social media tends to be their best way to hunt down supply. They may spend time on their social media platforms for self-promotion, seeking validation, compliments, and praise. They may frequently post content that highlights their accomplishments, material possessions, anything to affirm their self-worth and ensure that people see them in the light they want to be seen. They typically send messages to people, either people they know or don’t know; it doesn’t really matter.
They may be flirtatious, try to love-bomb, or fish for compliments and attention. They may leave a comment on someone’s post with the goal of getting admiration, drawing attention to themselves, or creating chaos or drama. They might insult someone or engage in arguments with strangers on social media to validate their beliefs, boost their ego, and assert power and a sense of control. At the end of the day, all of their social media activities serve the same purpose: to gain narcissistic supply. Sadly for the narcissist, social media tends to be a double-edged sword, often fueling their insecurities as they can become very envious when they see other people showcasing their perfect lives.
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