Psychology Today | 20.12.2025 22:44
When examining the inner experiences of individuals high in narcissism, two feelings are frequently discussed yet often confused: narcissisticboredom and narcissistic emptiness. Both can be explained as internal states or feelings that may appear similar on the surface, or to the casual observer. However, they are fundamentally different in how they manifest behaviorally. Narcissistic boredom is defined as a feeling of restlessness, a hypersensitivity to peace or quiet (often explained as a feeling of unease or dread for the mundane), a need for “supply” that leads to actively looking for sources of external validation, and a sense of novelty-seeking behavior.
