Vaknin Talks

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New Take on Depression (Compilation)

Professor Sam Vaknin discusses depression as a cognitive distortion, not a mood disorder. He argues that depression is a filter through which reality is misperceived, and it can have positive adaptations in certain contexts. He also delves into the different

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MAIDness of Assisted Suicide and Lonely Happiness

Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the topics of suicide and socialization in the context of mental health. He argues against recommending suicide as an option for mentally ill patients and challenges the notion that socializing is universally linked to happiness. Vaknin

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How To Think Like A Narcissist

The text discusses how to think like a narcissist and the reasons for wanting to do so. It delves into the dissonant thinking of narcissists and how they resolve contradictions in their thoughts and emotions. The text also explores the

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Are You Narcissist’s MOTHER Or TOY?

The text discusses the narcissist’s relationship with others as toys and the concept of transitional objects in psychology. It explains how the narcissist’s inability to separate from the mother leads to a lack of attachment and the use of intimate

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