Pathological narcissism is a post-traumatic condition that is a result of severe abuse by primary caregivers, peers, or authority figures. Narcissists require a form of narcissistic supply, and when the supply is deficient, they resort to several adaptive solutions. These
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of psychosis and its relation to personality disorders, particularly narcissism. He explains that psychosis is a chaotic form of thinking resulting from a severely impaired reality test, where the patient cannot distinguish between inner
Alcoholism is a complex phenomenon with both neurological and psychological dimensions. Alcohol serves several psychological purposes, including palliative, restorative, disinhibitory, and instrumental. During an alcohol-induced blackout, the drunk person is fully aware of their actions and is accountable for any
Casual sex is linked to negative mental health outcomes, but only in certain kinds of people, not in everyone. People who were drunk or who were drugged during the encounter, people who acted under peer pressure and didn’t feel that
Narcissism, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and addiction are interconnected and comorbid. Narcissism is a result of childhood trauma and abuse, while PTSD leads to lifelong substance abuse, and most narcissists abuse substances. All three mental health issues resemble dissociative identity
Eating disorders are complex and often comorbid with personality disorders, particularly borderline personality disorder. The key to improving the mental state of patients with both disorders is to focus on their eating and sleeping disorders first. By controlling their eating
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the relationship between the mind and body, and how language serves as a bridge between the two. He explains that potentials are fields of lingual energy that become structures when charged with lingual energy. The release
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the functions and significance of dreams, as well as their cultural and societal roles. He also critiques the movie “Inception” and its portrayal of dreaming. Vaknin emphasizes the subjective nature of dreams, their role in processing
The text discusses the prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression, and their misdiagnosis and treatment. It delves into the similarities and differences between anxiety disorders and personality disorders, particularly narcissistic personality disorder. It also explores the long-term effects of abuse,
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the psychodynamic theories of Freud and Jung, focusing on the narcissist’s true self, ego functions, and the development of personality disorders. He delves into the concepts of the ego, the self, and the shadow, and their