Shame and Mortification in Times of Pandemic (Intl. Webinar on Psychiatry, Alzheimer’s and Dementia)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the topic of narcissistic mortification and its relationship to shame, particularly in the context of the current pandemic. He explains the psychological impact of the pandemic, the development of shame and narcissistic reactions, and the need for humility and social connection to address the impending mental health crisis. Vaknin emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the psychological effects of the pandemic on individuals and society as a whole.
Narcissist Entrains Codependent, Borderline Brainwash, Regulate, Repeat
Narcissists do not have a special gaze or eyebrows, despite myths and pseudoscience. However, victims’ claims of feeling brainwashed by narcissists and experiencing depersonalization and derealization are likely true. Narcissists use techniques such as intermittent reinforcement, trauma bonding, and verbal abuse to induce a dissociative hypnotic trance in their victims, a process called entraining. Entraining involves modifying brainwaves to a desired frequency, and the narcissist’s speech can change the rhythms of the victim’s brain. This can cause feelings of amnesia, depersonalization, and derealization, leading to massive dissociation in the victim.
Somatic Narcissist’s Shared Fantasy
Professor Sam Vaknin acknowledges mispronouncing words in his videos and discusses the shared fantasy of the somatic narcissist, as well as how narcissists brainwash codependents through a process known as entraining. He explains that the shared fantasy involves co-idealization and the need for idealization in both narcissistic and codependent partners. Additionally, he delves into the differences between the shared fantasies of somatic and cerebral narcissists, emphasizing the somatic’s focus on body admiration, playmate functions, and the mother role. He also describes the somatic’s testing and bargaining phases, including the use of group sex and threesomes to degrade and discard the partner.
Narcissist Codependent Resonance, Common Roots (plus Gender Wars)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of entraining, where a narcissist induces a hypnotic state in their victim. He also explores the impact of entraining on children and vulnerable individuals. Additionally, he delves into the dynamics of codependency, narcissism, and borderline personality disorder, drawing from historical literature to illustrate these concepts. Finally, he criticizes the grandiosity of neuroscientists and geneticists and emphasizes the importance of social connectedness and individuality.
Cerebral Narcissist In Shared Fantasy Narcissistic Abuse And Mortification
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the potential mental health impacts of the pandemic, including waves of mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and psychotic disorders. He also explores the concept of the narcissist smear campaign and the limitations of the narcissist in fulfilling multiple roles. Additionally, he discusses the phases of narcissistic abuse in a shared fantasy, which involves grooming, love bombing, and testing the partner’s boundaries. Vaknin also provides etymological insights into the words “curfew” and “quarantine.”
Is Narcissism Like Bipolar or Depression, Mood Disorder? (Addiction, Depression, Suicide, Webinar)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the relationship between narcissism and depression, particularly in the context of the pandemic. He delves into the distinctions between bipolar disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, highlighting their differences in symptoms and behaviors. Vaknin also explores various types of dysphoria experienced by narcissists, and the complex interplay between depression, anxiety, and narcissistic traits. He emphasizes the need for accurate diagnosis and understanding of these conditions.
Addiction is Healthy, Addicts Are Not (and Narcissism) (3rd Intl. Conf. on Addiction and Psychiatry)
Addictions are a natural part of human life and serve evolutionary purposes, with the brain being designed to create and perpetuate them. However, when taken to extremes, addictions can become self-destructive and harmful. Current treatment methods for addiction are largely unsuccessful, with high relapse rates. Instead of trying to eradicate addiction, treatment should focus on teaching individuals how to manage and regulate their addictive behaviors in a healthy and responsible manner.
Narcissist Sees You As TWO WOMEN Reframing Mortifications, Exiting Shared Fantasy
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the narcissist’s view of their partner, the impact of cheating in relationships with narcissists, and the connection between moral and visceral disgust. He also delves into the role of the brain in processing these emotions and the potential impact on relationships with narcissists.
Normal? Mentally Ill? Not in My Culture!
Mental health diagnoses and treatments are influenced by culture and societal norms, which change over time. Examples include the zar, a culture-bound syndrome in Africa, where people believe they are possessed by demons, and homosexuality, which was considered a mental illness in the West until 1980. The concept of mental health is evolving as society becomes more accepting of diverse behaviors and orientations. This raises questions about the validity of certain mental health diagnoses and whether they are truly illnesses or simply society’s judgment of certain people.
Dr. Vaknin Experiments on Human Subjects (aka Students)
The professor discusses the concept of shared psychosis and how it is impossible to convince someone or a group that a hallucination is not real. He uses an example of two people feeling wet to explain that people cannot know if they experience things the same way. The professor concludes that people are not identical machines and that it is impossible to know if someone experiences things the same way as you do.