It is weird that I read this post today, because I was thinking about this just this week.

There is a young man I know who is very hungry for affirmations and encouragement, and he is not good and creating any accomplishment.
He pronounces often some new amazing thing he tells himself he will do and expects everyone to be excited. (also about control, because he doesn't do it for the announcement, he is trying control your response... atta-boy)

When everyone quit reacting to his "i'm making a business" announcements. He escalated to major upsets, being offended and recently vague suicide references.

He tries to control all conversations to talk about himself. This guy is annoying but pretty harmless, so I couldn't figure out why it triggers me so hard. It made sense when I figured out it was a control issue.

Good post!