How does vulnerable/hypersensitive NPD differ from other types of NPD?

Vulnerable/hypersensitive Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is different from other types of NPD in that it is characterized by an intense fear of rejection, abandonment, and criticism. Individuals with this type of NPD may present with a more outwardly vulnerable and self-doubting demeanor. They may also be more likely to experience emotional dysregulation and may resort to coercive or manipulative tactics to protect themselves from perceived threats to their self-worth. This contrasts with more grandiose or overt types of NPD, where individuals may present as arrogant, entitled, and lacking empathy.

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