Psychopathic, Covert Borderlines (Literature Review)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of covert borderline personality disorder and its distinctions from psychopathic and antisocial borderlines. He delves into the characteristics and behaviors of covert borderlines, including their self-states, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal relationships. Vaknin also presents recent literature and research findings on the association between psychopathy and borderline personality disorder, as well as the challenges in mentalizing and transparency estimation in individuals with borderline features.
These 10 Self-help Myths Will Destroy Your Life
The text is a critique of the self-help industry, debunking common myths perpetuated by self-help gurus. The myths include the belief that people can learn from their mistakes, that change is possible at any age, that trauma is an objective experience, and that parents should be friends with their children. The author argues that these myths are dangerous and perpetuated by self-interested individuals. The text emphasizes the need for critical thinking and self-awareness when consuming self-help advice.
Self-destructiveness: Learn to Identify It!
Self-destructive behaviors are common and often go unnoticed. These behaviors can be a rejection of life or a rejection of oneself in life. Examples of self-destructive behaviors include constricting life, love addiction, perfectionism, self-denial, depression, anxiety, numbing, dissociation, and masochism. These behaviors often stem from insecure attachment and a lack of self-love, leading to a scorched earth policy and an inability to form attachments.
Self-destructive Narcissists and Psychopaths
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors, including life constriction, depression, emotional numbing, dissociation, masochism, and insecure attachment. He explores the connection between introversion and clinical depression, as well as the impact of trauma on personality disorders. Vaknin also delves into the behaviors of narcissists and the similarities between narcissism and masochism. He concludes by examining the rejection of life by narcissists and psychopaths, and the impact of upbringing and environment on self-punishment.
Thrive: Your Future Path to Growth and Change (News Intervention Interview)
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses personal growth, psychological development, and maturation. He talks about various directions in the future of psychology, neuroscience, and technology that will allow people to evolve much more rapidly and thrive in difficult environments. He also makes service announcements about advertising on his videos, his availability for counseling in Hungary in July, and his recent interview on psychological growth with News Intervention. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of self-love for lasting psychological growth and positive neurological change.
How Narcissist Experiences His Collapse (Grandiosity Bubbles and Delusional Solutions)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the collapse of narcissists when they are unable to obtain supply. He explains the internal dynamics and various solutions narcissists adopt in response to this deficiency, such as delusional narratives, antisocial behavior, paranoid schizoid tendencies, and masochistic avoidance. The narcissist’s withdrawal symptoms are compared to those of a drug addict, and the role of magical thinking in their behavior is explored.
How Good Parents Turn Bad (ENGLISH 1:33, Turnu Severin Intl. Conference on Psychology)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the “dead mother” and how it relates to dysfunctional parenting. He explains that good enough mothers allow their children to separate and experience pain, frustration, and disappointment. Good enough mothers provide safety, structure, order, predictability, and prepare their children for reality. Vaknin suggests that psychological evaluation should be mandatory for those wishing to have children, and that those with certain mental health issues should not be allowed to have children.
Interrogate Your Partner: Their Past is Your Future
Professor Sam Vaknin advises that when considering a potential intimate partner, it is important to learn everything about their personal and sexual history. He suggests that you have the right to ask anything and everything, and your partner does not have the right to refuse to provide you with any information of a personal nature. Vaknin warns that people do not change, and the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. Therefore, it is crucial to interrogate your potential partner thoroughly and methodically to protect yourself against future nasty surprises.
Vaknin to Youth: Life Sucks, You’re On Your Own (Turnu Severin Intl. Conference on Psychology)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concepts of normality, madness, and the shifting landscape of mental health. He critiques the reliance on societal norms to define what is considered “normal” behavior, pointing out that societal norms can be flawed, as evidenced by historical examples like Nazi Germany. Vaknin argues that psychology and psychiatry are not sciences but rather systems of classification and control, and he emphasizes the importance of self-reliance, self-love, and personal power. He advises against giving others power over oneself and stresses the need for self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-trust, and self-efficacy as the foundation for mental health. Vaknin’s message is one of self-empowerment and the recognition that life is inherently challenging, but individuals have the internal resources to cope and thrive.
2 Keys to Unlimited Success! Money back Guarantee!
In this transcript, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the two keys to success: stupidity and mental health pathologies. He argues that in a civilization comprised of stupid and mentally unwell people, being an intellectual is a negative adaptation. Stupid people are more attuned to the needs of a civilization comprised mostly of brain-addled or mentally unwell consumers. Successful entrepreneurs often exhibit a lack of regard for risks and impaired reality testing, which are considered mental health pathologies. These pathologies are positive adaptations in an increasingly narcissistic and psychopathic world, where they bring to the top the scum and generate elites of flotsam and jetsam.