6 Tricks To Spot A Narcissist On Social Media

/

Happiness increases when shared. This is the reason why social media has become so popular so fast. We can make new friends, share our experiences, thoughts, feelings, and opinions, promote our brand, and get millions of followers.

However, this digital landscape has also given a platform to narcissists to seek attention and spread toxicity faster than ever before.

Narcissists flood social media with polished selfies, boastful check-ins at fancy places, and meaningless updates about their emotions.

While we may ignore them, their toxic behavior can harm others when their ego is bruised. They create a false persona to promote themselves and gain attention, manipulating others to feel superior.

Sadly, the ease of social media has allowed their toxic behavior to increase. Falling into their web of lies and manipulation can be disastrous. However, spotting a narcissist on social media is easy when you know what to look for.

In this article, we’ll explore how to spot a narcissist on social media, empowering you to stay safe and keep your digital interactions positive.

1. They post a lot of selfies… A LOT

We are all guilty of taking, editing, and posting selfies on social media to get those sweet likes.

But true narcissists post an excessive number of selfies on social media. They may take selfies in different poses and settings and share them with their followers by the hour.

Their photos always show how grand and luxurious their life is, how fit and attractive they are, and how everyone wants to take ‘groupfies’ with them. In fact, they may even crop their friends out of a photo so that you see only them.

They do this because they just love getting attention which makes them fish for compliments to keep those likes, comments, and shares flowing.

Sadly, studies show that despite their desperate attempts, narcissists often get fewer likes which makes them even more desperate for attention.

2. They have a killer profile page

Their social media profile is deliberately designed to grab your attention. Studies have found that narcissists use different strategies to make you drawn to their profile pages. They use racy photos as their display picture, use a lot of aggressive and sexual language in self-descriptions and post images and captions that generate curiosity, attraction, or hatred.

No matter how you may feel about them, you simply can avoid their profile page.

3. Their captions yell “entitlement”

Narcissists post captions that are filled with self-admiration and self-importance. Their captions are lengthy and self-promoting, boasting about their accomplishments, their looks, or their perceived superiority over others. They may also use language that emphasizes their special status or importance.

Their captions tell their stories of struggles and success and how they always achieve what they want.

4. They bully others online

As narcissists lack empathy, they can be very insensitive and engage in bullying behavior on social media.

They can make derogatory comments, spread rumors, or publicly shame others. They may also disregard someone’s views, make fun of people, troll people and celebrities and engage in cyberbullying.

A narcissist may post comments or status updates that seem innocent on the surface but are actually targeted to provoke or upset someone.

5. They behave like their favorite celebrities

Narcissists on social media can often seem to be overly attached to some celebrities even though they may not have any similarities or connections with them. They may follow, comment on, and share posts by celebrities repeatedly and add captions relating to them.

They may also try to connect with these individuals directly, by sending them messages or tagging them in posts. This behavior may be driven by a desire to associate themselves with successful or powerful people or to enhance their own social status by association.

In some cases, a narcissist may even try to emulate the behavior or lifestyle of the celebrities or personalities they admire.

6. They use their sexuality to gain attention

For narcissists, sexual content is an easy and surefire way to gain the attention they feel they are entitled to. Studies have shown that narcissists are more prone to use sex to lure in potential victims to get their narcissistic supply.

A narcissist may use sexual innuendo or suggestive comments to gain attention or to make others feel uncomfortable. Posting sexual content on social media can be a form of exhibitionism, which helps the narcissist gain attention and validation by displaying their body or engaging in provocative behavior.

These easy-to-spot behaviors will help you identify a narcissist on social media so that you can unfollow them and ditch all that unnecessary drama.

However, these behaviors are not exclusive to narcissists and not all narcissists will exhibit all of these behaviors. Please remember that these signs are not meant to diagnose narcissistic behavior and having some of these signs doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is a narcissist.

While narcissists can be toxic at times, it is important that we approach them with empathy and compassion instead of chastising or ignoring them as they may be struggling with their own insecurities and vulnerabilities.

Want to share your wisdom with the world?

Reference:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/271388606_When_social_media_isn%27t_social_Friends%27_responsiveness_to_narcissists_on_Facebook
https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.592.6468&rep=rep1&type=pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2918908/

How to Spot a Narcissist on Social Media pin

life hacks, narcissist, narcissist behavior, social media, spot a narcissist

Hey there! I am just someone trying to find my way through life. I am a reader, writer, traveler, fighter, philosopher, artist and all around nice guy. I am outdoor person but heavily into technology, science, psychology, spiritualism, Buddhism, martial arts and horror films. I believe in positive action more than positive thinking.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Up Next

Having A Hard Time Managing Toxic Employees? Things To Do

Ah, toxic employees. They can be like a bad case of poison ivy in your organization – annoying, always spreading negativity, and making everyone feel uncomfortable. Whether they’re the office gossip, the perpetually grumpy Gus, or the master of passive-aggressive emails, managing toxic employees is a challenge every manager dreads.

However, there are some effective ways to deal with and handle toxic employees at work. In this article, we are going to explore the different types of toxic employees, how to identify toxic employees, and strategies for managing toxic employees.

So, are you ready to dive deep into this? Let’s get started, shall we? First, let us talk about the types of toxic employees.

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

Signs Of A Psychopath: Look Out For These Sneaky Signs!

Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the surface of those seemingly nice, charming and friendly individuals? You know the type—the ones who effortlessly wear a smile, say all the right things but leave you feeling a bit unsettled and uneasy. Well, my friend, get ready because we’re about to discuss the signs of a psychopath.

Don’t worry, I’m not here to scare you, but let’s face it, we all love a good psychological puzzle, right? So, let’s uncover the sneaky signs of a psychopath, the signs that separate the “nice” from the truly dangerous.

Brace yourself, because what you’re about to discover might just blow your mind. Let’s explore more about people who are nice but psychopathic.

Related

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

Red Flags Of A Future Faking Narcissist: Beyond The Façade

Have you interacted with someone who promises you the world, but when the time comes to do good on their promise, they leave you high and dry? Chances are you might be dealing with a future faking narcissist.

Future faking narcissists are charming and diabolical at the same time, and are experts at lying through their teeth. They will paint a picture-perfect image of themselves in front of you and will promise you a beautiful future. However, it’s all smokes and mirrors.

In this article, we are going to talk about the signs of future faking narcissists, so that it’s easier for you to understand when someone is genuinely interested in building a future with you and when someone is simply playing you.

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

Hidden Narcissist False Self: Make Believe Traits in Them

The narcissist false self is charming and confident, masking underlying insecurities and emptiness beneath. Let’s find out other secrets they hide!

Narcissists have a false self. They’re master illusionists. They behave like a little king or queen — whether bragging or sulking. Their whole personality is a charade crafted to deceive you into believing they are confident, superior, self-sufficient, likable, and caring.

In studies, groups of people met with and liked a narcissist, but after 6 more interviews, they discerned the narcissist’s true nature and changed thei

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

Deal With Your Partner's Obsessive Ex: Tips And Tricks

Have you ever had to deal with an obsessive ex? Moreover, have you ever had to deal with your partner’s obsessive and toxic ex? If you have, you already know how disturbing it is to go through this. This article is going to talk about some of the best ways to deal with a toxic ex or deal with your partner’s toxic ex.

My friend is happily married to a man who has a child. He is a devoted and loving father who sought full custody of the children; the court denied his petition.

His two children are living with their narcissistic mother who actively alienates the children from their father. His ex was obsessed with him during their short and turbulent relationship. She was deceitful, abusive, controlling, and highly destructive. They hooked up while drunk.

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

Dog Whistling Narcissist: Covert Ways They Manipulate You

Have you ever had the feeling that when you are talking to someone, there’s a hidden message they’re trying to get across to you? A message that feels insulting, condescending and hurtful? If you answered yes, then you are dealing with a dog whistling narcissist, my friend.

These people are experts at sending subtle messages that are extremely hurtful and humiliating, but only you understand it, not anyone else. When a narcissist uses dog whistling, their main motive is to manipulate you and keep you under their control. They’ll use it to dominate you, and put you down, while pretending to be harmless.

But what is dog whistling, and how narcissists use dog whistling? Let’s find out, shall we?

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲

Up Next

What Is A Superiority Complex And How To Deal With It

Have you ever met someone who believes they are inherently better than others? Do they constantly exude an air of superiority, belittle others, or dismiss others’ accomplishments? This is a superiority complex in action. What is a superiority complex?

People who exhibit traits of condescension and arrogance are believed to have a superiority complex, a psychological phenomenon that drives such behavior. Let’s explore the superiority complex in psychology, its signs, causes, and most importantly, how to deal with someone with a superiority complex.

What is a Superiority Complex?

A superiority co

READ FULL ARTICLE ⇲