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I think the co-worker had a pretty good idea that it was narcissism. They were in the medical field together. Mr Hero, aka Tad C, told the doctors what to do.Yes, that was the coworker saying that. I assume it was the coworker's non-clinical opinion - even if TC had such a diagnosis it would not strike me as the kind of thing one would share with coworkers at the water cooler.
My guess is non-clinical too, to be sure. I have zero medical training or expertise. My ex was diagnosed with his PD during his brief stint in the military - it was why they separated him from the service as it was deemed to severe for him to be able to carry out his assigned duties.
I can say there are things that sound familiar. The love-bombing, for sure. The inappropriate boundaries. My ex used to tell people that he was a Tech Sargent in the special forces and had been on a sniper/scout team in several armed conflicts - none of which was remotely true. A few other minor things.