FIVE SHOCKING ADDICTIONS ALL NARCISSISTS HAVE

By: Khalif Barkhadle,
Digital Journalist

Published On 26th January 2025

Narcissists are complex individuals with a deep need to feel in control, superior, and admired. Underneath their charming or confident exterior lies a vulnerable, insecure core that drives their actions. This insecurity fuels various addictions—behaviors they repeatedly engage in to feed their ego, mask their pain, and manipulate others. Some of these addictions may surprise you, as they go beyond typical vices like drugs or alcohol.

What’s even more shocking is how these addictions hurt not just the narcissist but everyone around them. Friends, family, partners, and even coworkers often bear the brunt of their destructive habits. Narcissists live in a world where they constantly crave stimulation and power, and these addictions are a direct reflection of their inability to face their true selves

In this article, we’ll explore five shocking addictions that many narcissists share. These behaviors may seem unusual at first, but they make perfect sense when you understand the narcissist’s mindset.

Let’s dive into the five most shocking addictions that all narcissists have and uncover what drives them to these extreme behaviors.

Number 1: S£x Addiction:

Feeding the Ego Through Physical Validation.
Narcissists often use s£x as a tool to validate their worth, exert power, and manipulate others. For them, s£x is less…