The text is a stream of consciousness narrative about the narrator’s experiences and interactions with various people, including a woman who cleans his apartment, a monk, and a bookstore owner. The narrator reflects on his search for meaning and salvation,
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the global war on narcissism and the need for security measures. He explains how boundary violations in childhood can lead to abuse and objectification. He delves into mind control techniques used by narcissists and the concept
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the topic of self-soothing for victims of narcissistic abuse. He emphasizes the fallacious narratives victims tell themselves and the need to take responsibility for their role in the abuse. He also highlights the importance of silencing
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of personal growth and development, emphasizing its cultural and psychological aspects. He delves into the theories of Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, and Clayton Alderfer, highlighting the cultural determinants of growth and the cyclical nature
Professor Sam Vaknin, an expert on narcissism, discusses his personal experience with narcissistic personality disorder, having been diagnosed twice due to significant life events. He delves into his journey of understanding narcissism, starting from a lack of literature on the
The text discusses the narcissistic tendencies and destructive behavior of a character, as well as the dynamics of a patriarchal family. It tells the story of the character’s father and grandfather, and their relationships with their family members. The story
Sam Vaknin discusses the work of Louis Althusser, a significant intellectual figure who contributed to cultural debates in the 1960s and 1970s. Althusser’s theory posits that society consists of practices (economic, political, ideological) and that ideology is a central part
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the issue of trusting narcissists. He explains that while sometimes it may seem possible to trust a narcissist, it is ultimately advised to never trust them due to their grandiosity, cognitive distortions, and inability to distinguish
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the debate in psychology about whether humans can be reduced to their physical and biochemical components. He argues that human essence cannot be captured by specifying anatomy and physiology alone. He reviews the Chicago School of
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the impact of a mother’s gaze on a child’s development, emphasizing its role in creating the child’s unconscious and shaping their self. He also addresses the connection between maternal gaze and narcissism, as well as the