"'God complex' is a label, not a formal psychiatric diagnosis, used to describe someone who sees themself as omniscient—all-knowing—and omnipotent—all-powerful," explains Dr. Kain. "One might think of a God complex as a combination of narcissism and authoritarianism, though it’s important to keep in mind that narcissistic personality disorder is a formal diagnosis."
15 Signs Someone Has a 'God Complex,' Psychologists Say
2. Not open to questions
People with a God complex don't usually take questions."Someone with a God complex is not open to being questioned because they view that they know what is needed," notes Dr. Brandy Smith, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist with Thriveworks.
4. Issues with authority
Authority figures and rules don't vibe with someone who believes they are the authority."People with a God complex believe they are above established law," Dr. Kain says. "Instead, they see themselves as the final arbiter of what should or should not be allowed."
6. Refuse therapy
Therapists can help us cope and change behaviors. However, Dr. Kain has yet to welcome someone with a God complex to his office as a client, asking rhetorically, "Who needs therapy when you're perfect?"
8. Poor teamwork
Valuing other people's opinions is one sign of a good teammate, so it's likely unsurprising that someone with a God complex struggles to collaborate."Being a team player is merely impossible because this person is not interested in exchanging ideas or working together to problem-solve," reports Dr. Michele Leno, Ph.D., LP, a licensed psychologist with DML Psychological Services, PLLC.Related: 13 Lies People Tell Themselves That Do More Harm Than Good, Psychologists Warn
10. Taking credit for others' achievements
You put in a ton of work on an assignment, but your boss credits your colleague with a God complex for a job well done. That colleague is unlikely to correct your boss if they have a God complex. What's more, people with this issue may even seemingly out of the blue claim credit for something they didn't do. Dr. Hafeez notes these behaviors are par for the course when someone has a God complex.Related: 13 Red Flags of Gaslighting at Work and How to Respond, According to Psychologists
12. Difficulty maintaining close relationships
Some people may enjoy banishment and exile from someone with a God complex. After all, as Dr. Leno points out, healthy relationships contain mutual respect."Being involved with a person with a God complex may lead someone to feel unheard and unseen," she says.They may see themselves out as a result.
14. Belief that they're all-powerful
This one is a pillar of the God complex."They believe there is nothing they cannot accomplish regardless of the practicality of their ideas," Dr. Kain says.When questioned, they'll lean into other familiar behaviors that psychologists brought up, like that we should listen and follow them, not object and understand that they are always right and, therefore, never wrong.
15. Belief that they are visionaries and saviors
Having a God complex isn't always bad, but it usually is. Dr. Hafeez says the pros of a God complex include the ability to take control in a crisis, persistence and a vision-driven mindset. However, the cons outweigh them. She warns that a God complex can involve:
Damaged relationshipsPoor self-awarenessIneffective leadershipEmotional volatilityLack of adaptabilityMental health strugglesWhat's the Difference Between a 'God Complex' vs. a Superiority Complex?
Dr. Kain says the two may look similar from the outside but are distinct. "Psychologically speaking, a person with a superiority complex is compensating for a lack of self-worth and self-esteem," he explains. "They want to convince us they are superior because they themself are unsure. People with a God complex do not have this insecurity. At their core, they truly believe they are inherently superior."You'll notice the nuances in relationships.
However, he says someone with a superiority complex doesn't ask us to depend on them.
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Dr. Craig Kain, Ph.D., licensed psychologistDr. Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D., neuropsychologist and the director of Comprehend the MindDr. Brandy Smith, Ph.D., licensed psychologist with ThriveworksDr. Michele Leno, Ph.D., LP, licensed psychologist with DML Psychological Services, PLLC Read More Details
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