Narcissist: Traumatized Child and Victim (ENGLISH responses, with Nárcisz Coach)
Narcissism can be a post-traumatic condition, either from early childhood trauma or from specific life circumstances, such as becoming a celebrity. Narcissism is a defense mechanism that can be activated in victims of abuse, leading them to become indistinguishable from narcissists. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is often the outcome of prolonged narcissistic abuse and can lead to borderline personality disorder, which is characterized by narcissism. Narcissism is contagious and can spread like an infectious disease.
Anxiety, Pain, Suicide in Thanatic Societies (ENGLISH responses, with Nárcisz Coach)
In a pain-and-death-oriented society, anxiety is the ruling emotion. Our economies are constructed around growth, and our relationships are dysfunctional. The only efficient coping strategy in such a world is narcissism, which is on the rise, especially among the young. Narcissism seems to be a positive adaptation, and some people use it to get to the White House. Victims of narcissistic abuse adopt psychopathic and narcissistic behaviors and traits as a defense, and we are moving into a psychopathic world. We have lost our dreams and don’t have any believable stories left, leaving us as dead flesh.
Triggering Cascade, Trauma Imprinting, and Total Reactance
Trauma can lead to a triggering cascade, where a seemingly minor trigger results in vastly disproportionate trauma. Narcissists and psychopaths are adept at provoking triggering cascades by frustrating individual and social expectations. Trauma imprinting is at the core of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD, and it is what underlies triggering. Trauma can lead to either regression into infantile behaviors and defenses or a spurt of personal growth and maturation, depending on how it is processed. Trauma is not an objective clinical entity, but a form of reactance, and there are as many types of traumas as there are trauma victims.
Asperger’s and Narcissism with Melanie Amandine
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the differences between Asperger’s and narcissistic personality disorder, stating that while they may exhibit similar behaviors, their motivations are different. He also talks about his cold therapy treatment for pathological narcissism and depression, but notes that it is not a universal treatment modality and would not be suitable for someone with both autism and narcissism. Vaknin expresses concern about the spread of misinformation about narcissism online and the lack of gatekeepers to ensure accurate information is shared.
Flat Attachment, Dreading Intimacy, and Defiant Promiscuity
Flat attachment is a type of attachment style where people are incapable of bonding or relatedness to others. They commodify people and treat them as replaceable objects. Flat attachment is common among narcissists and psychopaths. With the rise of dating apps and social pressures, people are becoming more atomized and isolated, leading to an increase in flat attachment.
Dissonances, Anxiety, and Addiction (Intl. Conference on Addiction, Psychiatry and Mental Health)
Dissonance, or inner conflict, is a powerful force that can lead to addictive, traumatic, or post-traumatic behaviors. While cognitive dissonance is widely discussed, there are many other types of dissonance, including volitional, emotional, axiological, deontic, and attitude dissonance. Dissonance can arise from conflicting thoughts, emotions, values, duties, and attitudes. When defense mechanisms fail to cope with dissonance, severe anxiety can lead to self-medication and addiction, which can engender trauma and personality pathologies such as narcissism.
Addiction as a Normal State (3rd International Conference on Addiction Research and Therapy)
Addiction should be viewed in a new light, as it is the natural state of humanity. Addictions are powerful, organized, and explanatory principles that provide life with meaning, purpose, and direction. Addictions are ways to regulate emotions, modulate interpersonal relationships, and are communication protocols. Addictions are the scaffolding of life itself, and they have a biological and neurological presence in the brain. We need to reconceive addiction in the broader context of social psychology or just psychology.
Collapsed Narcissist, Collapsed Histrionic
Pathological narcissism is a post-traumatic condition that is a result of severe abuse by primary caregivers, peers, or authority figures. Narcissists require a form of narcissistic supply, and when the supply is deficient, they resort to several adaptive solutions. These solutions include the delusional narrative solution, the antisocial solution, the paranoid schizoid solution, the paranoid, aggressive or explosive solution, and the masochistic avoidance solution. In extreme cases, the collapsed narcissist or collapsed histrionic falls apart in a process of disintegration known as decompensation, which is accompanied by acting out.
Why We Dream (International Congress on Neurology and Brain Disorders)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the functions and significance of dreams, as well as their cultural and societal roles. He also critiques the movie “Inception” and its portrayal of dreaming. Vaknin emphasizes the subjective nature of dreams, their role in processing information, and their connection to creativity and inspiration. He also challenges the idea of dream sharing and the distinction between endogenous and exogenous ideation.
Anxious Personality Pandemic and Its Therapy (Intl. Conf. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management)
The text discusses the prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression, and their misdiagnosis and treatment. It delves into the similarities and differences between anxiety disorders and personality disorders, particularly narcissistic personality disorder. It also explores the long-term effects of abuse, including complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and the challenges and complexities of therapy for abuse victims. The text emphasizes the need for a supportive social network and practical guidance in the healing process.