The lycopodium patient is often seen in two phases. The first is when there is inferiority, where they lack confidence in themselves and are shy, introverted and timid and rather a loner. The other is the egotistical type, where the lack of confidence comes out in an egotistical bragging, acting extraverted and assertive. In this way they have a love of power. There is often bullying domineering and arrogant behaviour towards the family and those with less authority to them.