Egomania
Egomania
Egomania (/ˌiːɡoʊˈmeɪniə/; from Greek ego, "I", and mania, "madness") is a pathological obsession with oneself. It is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and superiority, a lack of empathy for others, and an excessive preoccupation with one's own interests and achievements.
Etymology
The term "egomania" is derived from the Greek words ego, meaning "I", and mania, meaning "madness". It was first used in the late 19th century to describe a condition where a person is excessively self-centered or self-obsessed.
Symptoms
Egomania is often associated with a range of symptoms, including:
- An inflated sense of self-importance
- A preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
- A belief that one is special and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions
- A need for excessive admiration
- A sense of entitlement
- Interpersonally exploitative behavior
- A lack of empathy
- Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of them
- A demonstration of arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes
Related Terms
- Narcissism: A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated feelings of self-importance, an excessive craving for admiration, and struggles with empathy.
- Self-obsession: An excessive preoccupation with oneself, one's own feelings, interests, and well-being.
- Superiority complex: An attitude of superiority which conceals actual feelings of inferiority and failure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Egomania
- Wikipedia's article - Egomania
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