Narcissist- Overview. Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. Social anxiety- It's a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years. It can be very distressing and have a big impact on your life. For some people it gets better as they get older. But for many people it does not go away on its own without treatment. It's important to get help if you are having symptoms. There are treatments that can help you manage it. They are different!!! People who have social anxiety DONT THINK PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AT THEM IN A GOOD WAY! People who have social anxiety,don't ink people are looking at them because they are great,they think they are judging them. There is a difference! So if you are saying they are the same,your just an idiot. Seriously,stop!