NPD and the Psycho-Trapo

Have you ever wondered why some government employees love bureaucracy and red tape?

Does it shock you that many government officials behave as though they are little presidents? 

Do you ever wonder why the government seems to lack true compassion for the poor?

Don’t be surprised. You’re not alone in your observations and questions about some of our government officials, especially the traditional politicians or the so-called “trapos”. In my own search for answers, I came upon a psychological disease called “Narcissistic Personality Disorder” (NPD). As you read the symptoms of NPD below, you will surely agree with me that a few of our traditional politicians (“trapo”), are afflicted with this disease.

Here are some of the symptoms of NPD (as summarized in www.psychcentral.com from the American Psychiatric Association’s “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders”. (My examples and explanations are in parentheses.)

(1) has a grandiose sense of self-importance (some of my examples are: special plates on all their vehicles, police and traffic escorts, private army, expects VIP treatment wherever they go, often uses the words “hindi mo ba ‘ko kilala?”, etc.)

(2) is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love (they love to write their names on all the projects they facilitated, as though to say that they paid for those projects but in reality, government projects are paid for by taxpayers)  

(3) believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions

(4) requires excessive admiration

(5) has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations (many government officials use their connections to “fast-track” their requests with other government agencies;)

(6) is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends (ill-gotten wealth, graft and corruption, illegal lobbying, etc.) 

(7) lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others

(8) is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her

(9) shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes

I’m sure that as you were going through the list above, you were reminded of traditional politicians who are still in our government today. Do you have other examples that show these symptoms. Add them in the comment box below so we can give others a clear picture of the Psycho-Trapo.

Now we know that the psycho-trapo does not belong in the government. He/She belongs in a mental institution. Please don’t vote for them again because if they win, then you will be preventing them from getting the psychological help they need. Have mercy on them and stop giving them government duties. The trapos need to undergo urgent psychotherapy.   

Let’s steer clear from the “Psycho-trapos”. Let’s not tolerate their display of too much self-love. Self-love can be good but only when it’s tempered by love of country and love of others.

I hope and pray that we may have government officials who will love their country and their countrymen as much as they love themselves. The Filipino people deserve to have government officials who will really be effective managers, policy-makers and leaders. As they say, maka-Diyos, makatao at makabayan!  

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