Can NPDs work regular jobs?
As a person with NPD it's really difficult for me to get a normal job.
I feel like I was born to do something epic and meaningful, something where I'll be highly valued.
However this mindset didn't bring me success, it actually made me homeless.
I did try to work many entry-level jobs like fast food, delivery, etc. But the shame I felt from being there didn't let me stay there for longer than a day.
It really was that intense. Shame, then the daydreaming and planning kicked in ("I could start a business instead of this crap, I was born for greater things") and so I always had to leave.
But I would really like to live a normal life now. It's my dream to be happy with a normal job.
But I still have that stupid NPD telling me I need to be great. This is not something I can just ignore, CBT-style. The shame is too strong and at that moment I will do anything to keep my grandiose thinking and escape reality and the job.
Any ideas what to do about this? Are all of us with NPD really destined to do great things and be valued at millions?
If you can help me solve this you will be smarter than 2 of the best therapists in my country because they couldn't figure it out.