Narcissists expect fluctuations in their narcissistic supply and rely on intimate partners to regulate it. When faced with a lack of supply, they may resort to delusional narratives, antisocial behavior, paranoid ideation, or masochistic self-destruction. These strategies aim to either
The text discusses the atypical presentations of narcissism, particularly focusing on the subtype known as the schizoid narcissist. It delves into the characteristics, behaviors, and comorbidities of this type, as well as the differences between schizoid and covert narcissists. The
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the interplay between schizoid and narcissistic personality disorders, emphasizing the subjective nature of trauma and the impact of endogenous traumas. He explores the cultural and psychodynamic roots of these disorders, highlighting the connection between narcissism and
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the relationship between narcissists and their intimate partners, explaining that narcissists only need their partners to provide them with sex, supply, sadistic and narcissistic services. He also clarifies the terms codependent, counterdependent, and independent and discusses
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the narcissist’s shared fantasy and how it affects their relationships and behavior. Narcissists use shared fantasies to relate to the world and regulate their moods. When a narcissist fails in their attempts to maintain their fantasies,
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of nothingness and suggests using chair work, a psychological technique, to better understand oneself and others. He reads excerpts from Oliver Sacks’ book “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and James
Pandemics are self-limiting and have a social and economic rebound. The aftermath of pandemics is always the same, with an explosion of extraversion and an economic rebound. However, the pandemic will lead to income inequality, with the rich getting richer
Social justice movements are often infiltrated by psychopaths and narcissists who rise to the top and become the public face of the movement. These individuals seek attention, power, and narcissistic supply. The movements start with legitimate grievances, but often deteriorate
In this transcript, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and how it represents the human struggle with existence. He emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, without narcissism, as the key to happiness. He
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics, including his views on narcissism, covert narcissism, the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the nature of leadership, and the state of modern physics. He criticizes the tendency to invent concepts like dark