"incapable of honest self-appraisal or self-awareness"
Not even remotely....

"attitude toward other people"
This isn't other people... this is you... You're just hurt that someone calls you on your bullflop, and dismisses the thing you cling to, that thing that gets you through the nights, as a load.... as was suggested above, maybe because of the sinking suspicion I might be right. I don't really care why it hurts you so.... That's your problem.

Think YOU might be right? Lets see some decent evidence to support your claptrap....

Oh... that's right... there isn't any.... at least none that can be seen unless one first agrees to wear your own special blinkers.. If that's what it takes, I'd rather not see it, thanks.