The text discusses the concept of sacrificial entitlement in narcissists. It explains how narcissists believe they are sacrificing their divine qualities to be with their partners and expect gratitude and obedience in return. The text also delves into the narcissist’s
Professor Vaknin discussed the rise in narcissism and comorbidity with other mental health issues. He explained that narcissism is a personality disorder with various manifestations and that there is a new approach to understanding personality disorders. He also addressed the
The narcissist is incapable of both loving and being loved due to the presence of a bad object at their core. Love triggers feelings of vulnerability and inadequacy in the narcissist, leading them to reject and push away any attempts
Narcissistic supply is essential for the narcissist’s self-regulation and maintaining a sense of grandiosity and perfection. It is a form of external regulation that stabilizes the narcissist’s self-worth, moods, and emotions. The narcissist’s dependence on narcissistic supply is akin to
Narcissists in the schizoid phase self-supply by interacting with internal objects in their mind, becoming solipsistic and psychotic. They may experience self-motification, shaming and humiliating themselves in front of their internal objects. To maintain constancy and quality of their internal
The text discusses the negative impact of overprotective parents on their children. It explains how overprotective parents prevent their children from experiencing reality, growth, and separation, leading to lifelong consequences. The text also delves into the behavior of narcissists and
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses his expertise in narcissistic personality disorder, the interconnectedness of personality disorders, the impact of trauma on personality development, the influence of philosophers and psychologists on his thinking, the rise of narcissistic tendencies in modern society, the
Neuroscience studies support the idea that narcissistic and borderline personality disorders are post-traumatic conditions due to disruptions in the formation of the self. Trauma, especially in early childhood, leads to dissociation, depersonalization, and derealization, affecting the sense of self. The
The text discusses the philosophical and historical context of miracles and wonders, exploring the possibility of supernatural phenomena and their relation to mental illness. It delves into various perspectives, including those of Jewish Rabbi Nachmanides, philosopher Baruch Spinoza, and Immanuel
The text discusses the terminology of sex and gender, debunks myths about homosexuality, and explores the psychological aspects of homosexuality, including its relation to othering and the formation of sexual identity. It also delves into the differences between homosexuality and