Originally Posted by
Hotel Kilo
I do care. I care about the person(s) occupying the flight deck and their mental state. It's important to me, and anti-social behavior seems to be a symptom of many mental maladies (alliteration intended)
Physician, heal thyself.
Main Character Syndrome
Key Characteristics:
Self-Centered Perspective: Viewing oneself as the central figure of their life's narrative.
Narrative Framing: Viewing everyday life as a movie or fictional story.
Attention-Seeking: Need for validation and creating drama to make life seem more important.
Lack of Empathy: Viewing others as supporting characters or "non-player characters" (NPCs).
Related Psychological Concepts:
While not in the DSM-5, the behaviors often align with traits of other recognized disorders, including:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): Marked by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
Histrionic Personality Disorder: Characterized by excessive attention-seeking and dramatic behaviors.