Overt narcissism is much more obvious. There is an air of flamboyance. A way of being in the world were they grandiose themselves and act as if they are better than everyone else even if this is unearned. Narcissistic defense seemingly protect against childhood wounds, ultimately leaving family and friendships destroys. Most people suffering from this disorder will not seek treatment because they do not want to go there because they do not want to go into their wounds of childhood which they ave so carefully covered up. They defense of entitlement is actually a defense feeling shameful and worthless.