Narcissist Or Psychotic Borderline Or Schizophrenic
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the potential connection between narcissistic and borderline personality disorders and psychotic disorders. He explores the similarities and differences between these conditions, delving into topics such as psychosis, schizophrenia, dissociation, and cognitive distortions. Vaknin also touches on the role of trauma in these disorders and the presence of hallucinations and delusions in borderline personality disorder. He concludes by highlighting the intermittent nature of these conditions and their potential overlap with schizotypal traits.
Mental Health Dictionary – Letter A
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses his work on mental health definitions, which he has contributed to various online encyclopedias and apps. He has compiled these definitions into a Mental Health Dictionary, which is available on his website. Additionally, he plans to create videos for each letter of the alphabet, eventually combining them into a single Mental Health Dictionary video. He covers various definitions, including those for acting out, affect, ambivalence, amnesia, anhedonia, anorexia, antisocial personality disorder, anxiety, aphonia, and avoidant personality disorder. He encourages viewers to collect the definitions from his Instagram account or website.
Personality or Gut Disorders? Microbiome and Mental Illness
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the connection between gut bacteria and mental health, emphasizing the impact of gut microbiome on brain function and psychological well-being. He highlights the bidirectional relationship between gut bacteria and brain function, as well as the influence of gut microbiota on temperament, personality, and psychopathology. Vaknin also references studies on the role of gut bacteria in various psychiatric conditions, including borderline personality disorder, and the potential for gut microbiome manipulation as a treatment approach.
Narcissist’s Autistic And Dereistic Thinking ( Enactivism Exceptions)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the distinction between autistic thinking and autism spectrum disorder, emphasizing the importance of studying psychology under his guidance. He also touches on his various accomplishments and provides an overview of autistic and de-realistic thinking, linking them to mental disorders and socially condoned behaviors. Vaknin highlights the significance of confronting and suppressing these types of thinking in therapy, particularly in cognitive behavioral therapy. He suggests that autistic and de-realistic thinking can impact emotions and may hold the key to advancements in the study and treatment of cluster B personality disorders.
Latest On Psychopathy, Antisocial Personality Disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is the official diagnosis, with no mention of psychopathy in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The extreme end of antisocial personality disorder is considered psychopathy by some, but not all. The disorder is difficult to reverse and is linked to aggression, violence, and substance abuse. There are no current diagnostic standards, and treatment options are limited. The disorder is associated with a lack of remorse and disregard for the rights of others.
How Borderline, Covert Narcissist React To & Spin Rejection, Abandonment
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the fear of rejection and abandonment in individuals with borderline and covert narcissistic personality disorders. He explains how rejection is perceived as total and abandonment as irreversible, leading to extreme reactions and defense mechanisms. He also delves into the role of drama, entitlement, and the aggressive and passive-aggressive techniques used by these individuals to cope with rejection and abandonment. These techniques are often destructive and rarely lead to the desired outcome, ultimately causing further rejection and isolation.
Odd Couples: Codependent-Codependent, Narcissist-Narcissist (1st in Series)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various types of hellish relationships, including those involving covert and overt narcissists, codependents, and different types of narcissists. He explains the dynamics and challenges of these relationships, emphasizing that narcissists of the same type cannot maintain stable relationships, while those of opposing types can. Additionally, he delves into the characteristics and behaviors of somatic and cerebral narcissists, as well as inverted narcissists, and their potential couplings.
Overcome Narcissist Aftermath Your Grief Is Shared Fantasy, Too!
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the grieving process after narcissistic abuse, emphasizing that the grief is part of the shared fantasy and is not entirely real. He delves into the concept of fantasy, the dynamics of a relationship with a narcissist, and the stages of grief, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and hope. Vaknin provides guidance on navigating the grieving process, emphasizing self-compassion, seeking support, and allowing oneself to experience and process emotions. He also encourages grounding oneself in the present and finding a new beginning after the shared fantasy.
Why Narcissist APPEARS So STUPID (Borderlines and Psychopaths, too!)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the topic of narcissistic abuse and the intelligence of individuals with Cluster B personality disorders. He explains that while these individuals may possess high IQs, they often exhibit behaviors that appear foolish and self-defeating. Vaknin attributes this to factors such as grandiosity, lack of empathy, identity disturbance, and external locus of control. He argues that these individuals are ultimately disabled and ill-equipped to navigate life and human relationships, despite their intellectual abilities.
From Idealization To Discard, It Is All Abuse!
The text discusses the concept of the shared fantasy in narcissistic abuse. It explains how the shared fantasy triggers abusive behavior and why narcissistic abuse ceases only when the shared fantasy is definitively over. The narcissist’s abuse is reframed as tough love or a reaction to the partner’s behavior, and it is driven by the need to idealize the partner and avoid love, which is associated with negative outcomes. The abuse is intended to mold the partner to fit the narcissist’s idealized image, and it is emotionally infused with paternal or maternal feelings. The text also explains that the abuse stops when the shared fantasy is truly over and the partner’s internal representation in the narcissist’s mind loses its power. The cycle of abuse can be reactivated if the partner is re-idealized by