[Stars]

I like looking at myself in the mirror and I have the bad habit of looking down on people that I don't think are as special as me. But at the same time I'm highly empathetic & easily feel guilt, taking me squarely out of the narcissist category.

[Zelemont]

I'd think the opposite: INFP's who are true to themselves are extra hard on themselves. I know I am, and it is definitely the opposite of narcissism.

Yep, that is me. I also guilt and shame myself constantly. I guess you could say it is narcissistic in that I hold myself to a higher standard than others. I have always felt special in a way, but more than that I have felt low self-esteem and a big lack of confidence. I judge myself more harshly than I would my worst enemy.

[BudaRhythmic]

no, I am a giant humble pie. even if I think I am 100% better than you at something (very rare instances) I am not gonna gloat about it o rub it in your face. I'll probably just start encouraging you to find something that you're good at, and I'm sure if they did they'd be 100% better than me at doing that than I xD

This has to do with the idea of self-centered vs self-absorbed imo, and the distinction that I make is analogous to self-serving vs self-discovering. I am self-absorbed because I relflect often on my actions and views on things, especially when presented with contradictory viewpoints/facts/etc. I am not self-centered because no matter how awesome I may or may not think I am, I don't try to make other people think I'm the shit, and I'm far from being the center of attention.

Oh and if I was truly narcisstic I would buy into the whole idea of Hollywood's standard of 'beauty' and would try to conform to such. Which I most certainly do not lol

edit - I also agree with Tawa, I'm my own worst critic :/

[murderegina]

I only use narcissism as a means to cope..or if it's applicable

[OrangeAppled]

Not anymore than anyone else....well, I just took that narcissistic test and got a low score (lower than I even thought I would). I've always had some self-esteem issues....If I had any personality disorder, I think it would be "avoidant".

I am slightly vain though, but that has to do with a preoccupation with beauty & perfection, not thinking I am so great. I can sometimes have an elitist attitude also, I admit.

[freeeekyyy]

IT's a simple question. Are infps prone to narcissim? What do you think?

From my observation, INFPs seem very depressive and have a low opinion of themselves. It's really unfortunate because in my experience they're wonderful people in so many ways. And for people who are so emotional, they don't let you know what they really feel about things much. I wouldn't call them narcissistic though. Not at all. Narcissism implies a lack of concern about others, which in my experience, is not at all a trait found in INFPs. I think my own type can be narcissistic, along with most other NT types.

[Samarra]

IT's a simple question. Are infps prone to narcissim? What do you think?

I think not at all.

Narcissism by definition is a total lack of empathy. I think INFPs suffer from excessive empathy.

[falling up]

i think as INFPs we can sometimes crave praise, or admiration, or love or whatever else. That may lead to selfishness at times. But as many have said I don't think we are any more guilty than the rest.

[teacupslove]

I have days where I think I'm uber awesome and pretty and days where I just feel like total crap and I don't even want to look at myself in the mirror ( well, everyone probably does).

I don't think I am a narcissist though because while I may think I'm super awesome (on some days), I always think that everyone is equal and no one is better than anyone.

[Danse Macabre]

I'd think the opposite: INFP's who are true to themselves are extra hard on themselves. I know I am, and it is definitely the opposite of narcissism.

Me too. I look in the mirror a lot, but that's because I don't like my reflection and I really want to see myself from an angle I look good from
Although... I am probably guilty of intellectual snobbery. I know that I come off as a snob. I don't bother to associate with people who I don't believe are worth time associating with. So in that regard, perhaps I am narcissistic. But the reason I don't want to associate with most people is because I know they'll judge me harshly for being so "weird".... our interactions won't be from one equal to another if you know what I mean... I'm always the "mystery girl" that people want to figure out. It's not like I don't associate with people because I believe them to be below me or anything...