While those with Borderline Personality Disorder may fly into a rage and push people away, they will often calm down, feel shame for their reaction, and promise never to do it again.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder; the anger of narcissists, on the other hand, can be more demeaning, their criticism evolves from their conviction that others don’t meet their lofty standards — or worse, aren’t letting them get their own way.
If you exhibit five of these nine symptoms in a persistent manner, you meet the criteria for diagnosis of NPD:
•An exaggerated sense of one’s own abilities and achievements
•A constant need for attention, affirmation, and praise
•A belief that you are unique or “special,” and should only associate with other people of the same status
•Persistent fantasies about attaining success and power
•Exploiting other people for personal gain
•A sense of entitlement and expectation of special treatment
•A preoccupation with power or success
•Feeling envious of others, or believing that others are envious of you
•A lack of empathy for others
