Codependents And Narcissists Wooden Puppets And Cruel Puppetmasters
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the story of Pinocchio as a metaphor for the struggles of abused children. He explains that Pinocchio’s desire to become human and escape his puppet existence represents a death wish, as abused children often feel they don’t exist or are unsure of their own essence. To cope with their abusive environment, these children may become narcissistic, borderline, or codependent, either emulating or merging with their abusive parent. This leads to a life of conflict, power play, and fantasy, as they constantly seek to escape their puppet-like existence.
Mental Illness: Network or Hierarchy? (World Psychiatrists and Psychologists Conference Webinar)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the application of network theory to mental health disorders, emphasizing the interconnectedness of symptoms and the need to incorporate both internal and external factors in understanding mental illness. He explores the symbiotic relationship between hierarchies and networks, and the impact of going viral on mental health. Vaknin also delves into the role of networks in generating meaning and value for individuals with mental illness, highlighting the positive adaptations that allow them to function in chaotic life circumstances.
Narcissist: Your Pain is his Healing, Your Crucifixion – His Resurrection
Narcissists need their victims to suffer to regulate their own emotions and feel a sense of control. They keep a mental ledger of positive and negative behaviors, with negative behaviors weighing more heavily. Narcissists need counterfactual statements to maintain their delusion of being special and superior. The grandiosity gap is the major vulnerability of the narcissist, and they are often in denial about their limitations and failures.
Satisficing Narcissists, Borderlines, And Psychopaths Reject Life
Satisficing is a concept in decision-making theory where one prefers the minimally satisfactory or barely acceptable option. It is linked to narcissistic and psychopathic behavior and was discovered by Nobel Prize-winning economist Herbert K. Simon. Satisficers have low self-esteem, external locus of control, and lack commitment, often leading to mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. They also engage in magical thinking and magical immunity, believing their actions or inactions have no real-life consequences for themselves or others.
Narcissist’s Credo And My Minnie Relationship
The text is a transcript of a speech by Professor Sam Vaknin about the beliefs, tenets, and credo of a narcissist. He describes himself as a narcissist and explains that he is superior, opinionated, and entitled to be grandiose. He also states that he cannot be changed and that his playmates must accept him as he is, forgive him unconditionally, and love him regardless of his conduct. He emphasizes that he is the one who decides which game to play and that his playmates must adapt to his whims.
Narcissism Hereditary, Acquired, Or Epigenetic ( Diathesis Stress Models)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the question of whether narcissism is inherited or acquired. He explores the history of narcissism and personality disorders, the influence of genetics and environment, and the emerging field of epigenetics. Vaknin emphasizes the complex interplay between nature and nurture in the development of personality disorders, and the need to consider the environment as an integral part of the individual. He also challenges traditional distinctions between mental and physical health, and the subjective nature of defining health and illness.
COVID-19: 1st Narcissistic Pandemic (Webinar on Psychiatry, Psychology, & Public Health, Aug 2020)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including signs of mass psychosis and hysteria. He highlights the cultural aspects of how different societies view the body and how this affects their reactions to the pandemic. Vaknin also discusses the negative impact of social media on mental health, suggesting limiting usage to encourage more meaningful interactions and reduce negative emotions. He expresses concern about the trend towards atomization and the over-reliance on technology, and suggests changing the parameters of social media usage to encourage more interpersonal interactions.
Sam Vaknin: Through My Poetry (link in description)
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin takes the viewer on a tour of his narcissism through his poetry. He warns that the imagery may be disturbing and triggering, and that his experiences are typical of narcissists. He discusses his childhood abuse, his protective instincts towards his siblings, his private religion, and his relationships with women. He also reflects on his age and his life, and ends with a poem about loneliness and beauty.
Insider View Of Narcissists Shared Fantasy With YOU (+ Psychopath’s)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the nature of narcissists and psychopaths, emphasizing that they are users, takers, and exploiters who do not form committed, long-term, or emotional relationships. He explains that they operate within a pathological narcissistic space and seek novelty, and that they view women as either mothers or whores. Vaknin also highlights the importance of understanding these concepts and the role of abuse and sadism in their interactions. Narcissists and psychopaths have three types of shared fantasies: with a man, with a woman, and with creative work. The critical point in a shared fantasy is what’s in it for the narcissist or psychopath.
Insecure Attachment Styles In Cluster B Personalities ( YOU, The Dead Mother)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses attachment styles and disorders in various personality disorders, including narcissism, psychopathy, and borderline personality disorder. He emphasizes the impact of childhood experiences on attachment styles and the role of relational schemas in guiding behaviors and relationships. Vaknin also introduces the concept of “flat attachment” and highlights the dysfunctional coping mechanisms and distress associated with psychopathic and narcissistic behaviors. He argues that these behaviors are rooted in attachment issues and the fear of being loved or loving.