Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the shameless plagiarism of his concepts and explores the psychology behind such behavior. He delves into the reasons why covert narcissists steal from others, including self-aggrandizement, one-upmanship, and passive aggression. He also explains the use of
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of malicious envy and its connection to narcissism and sadism. He delves into the distinction between malicious envy and benign envy, and explores how malicious envy drives individuals to destroy those they envy. Vaknin
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the reasons behind a narcissist’s inability to listen, understand, and comprehend others. He delves into the narcissist’s self-deception, grandiosity, and the impact on their perception of reality. The narcissist’s internal speech overrides external stimuli, leading to
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses how narcissists use conditioning techniques to shape and control the behavior of their victims. He explains concepts such as operant conditioning, aversion conditioning, and reciprocal inhibition, and how they are used to modify behavior and reinforce
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the potential connection between narcissistic and borderline personality disorders and psychotic disorders. He explores the similarities and differences between these conditions, delving into topics such as psychosis, schizophrenia, dissociation, and cognitive distortions. Vaknin also touches on
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses his work on mental health definitions, which he has contributed to various online encyclopedias and apps. He has compiled these definitions into a Mental Health Dictionary, which is available on his website. Additionally, he plans to
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the connection between gut bacteria and mental health, emphasizing the impact of gut microbiome on brain function and psychological well-being. He highlights the bidirectional relationship between gut bacteria and brain function, as well as the influence
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of “dead mothers” and their impact on their children. He delves into the psychoanalytic construct of dead mothers, describing how narcissistic, borderline, and psychotic mothers affect their offspring. He explains the complex defense mechanisms
The professor teaches three techniques: talking to your past self from the perspective of an actualized dream, writing a letter to your future self, and creating a “map of happiness” by identifying preconditions for things that make you happy. The
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the distinction between autistic thinking and autism spectrum disorder, emphasizing the importance of studying psychology under his guidance. He also touches on his various accomplishments and provides an overview of autistic and de-realistic thinking, linking them