not really, because the intentions are different. you're definitely taking up this attitude to make yourself feel superior to others. those confiding in others about their struggles, while they do gain something from it, are not doing so for a sense of superiority, which is the core of narcissism.
plus, I mean, fuck, any psych worth their salt will encourage sharing their struggles (some struggles, not all) with understanding friends, so long as those friends aren't going to enable negative reinforcement or other bad behaviors. a lot of therapists will gladly help organize group meetings between either yourself and other people suffering, or yourself and close friends/family so that you can finally be open with your struggles, so that you can all come to a better understanding.
you've convinced yourself this behavior is toxic/manipulative because you are desperately clinging to some aspect of your life that makes you feel superior to others. you're a narcissist, anon. accept it.
Re: dda
plus, I mean, fuck, any psych worth their salt will encourage sharing their struggles (some struggles, not all) with understanding friends, so long as those friends aren't going to enable negative reinforcement or other bad behaviors. a lot of therapists will gladly help organize group meetings between either yourself and other people suffering, or yourself and close friends/family so that you can finally be open with your struggles, so that you can all come to a better understanding.
you've convinced yourself this behavior is toxic/manipulative because you are desperately clinging to some aspect of your life that makes you feel superior to others. you're a narcissist, anon. accept it.