Narcissism is a form of self-loathing. It's the constant need to be reaffirmed.
Technically narcissism is a mental disorder that very few people actually have that requires a diagnosis. Narcissism is more aligned with self-sabotage than actual self-loathing.
Pointless question, OP. Why can't I be healthy in terms of confidence levels?
Narcissism is a form of self-loathing. It's the constant need to be reaffirmed.