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 Is Your Dark Side You Envy Him, Want To Be Like Him
Professor Vaknin discusses the concepts of projection and reaction formation in the context of narcissism. He delves into the works of Freud, Jung, and other psychologists to explore how individuals project their own undesirable traits onto others and react to similarities with aggression and envy. He also touches on the dynamics of intimacy and conflict between closely related populations.
Two Faces Of Narcissistic Abuse Disrespect From Shared Fantasy To Bargaining
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the dynamics of narcissistic abuse, including the two phases of the shared fantasy and bargaining phase. He explains how narcissists use stickiness to create a shared fantasy with their targets and then extract adulation, abuse, sex, and services. Vaknin also highlights the differences between narcissists and psychopaths and concludes that narcissistic abuse is a choice and a stupid one at that.
Narcissist: Private God, Missionary Religion, Global Faith
Professor Sam Vaknin argues that narcissism is a new religion that will overtake traditional religions in the future. He believes that narcissism is a spectrum, with healthy narcissism being necessary for personal growth and development. However, when narcissism remains infantile and does not mature, it becomes pathological. Vaknin also claims that the rise of social media and the internet has created a networked, post-modern religion of narcissism, where individuals create their own gods and worship themselves.
Narcissistic Buffet Answering Your Questions ( Well, Sort Of)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics in this section, including his message of “nothingness,” the fear of success, shadow banning, the Hallow Effect, and the controversy surrounding IQ tests. He also talks about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study, which revealed that traumatic life experiences during childhood and adolescence are much more common than previously thought and linked childhood trauma with health and social problems in adulthood. The study also found that addiction and obesity are solutions, not problems, and that child abuse is the greatest medical issue in the world. The professor emphasizes the importance of protecting children from adverse influences and the critical role of mothers in personal development and growth in the first two years of life.
Abuse Victims, Beware Common Sense Is Harmful Nonsense ( 12 Myths Debunked)
Professor Sam Vaknin debunks several myths in this transcript, including the idea that venting is good for you, empathic people read others well, and positive psychology works. He also discusses the link between gender identity, autism, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. Additionally, he argues that group brainstorming can lead to anchoring, groupthink, and pressure, and that personality and IQ are not stable in adulthood. Finally, he disputes the myth that people use only 10% of their brain capacity.
ADHD, Autism, Narcissism: No Empathy in Dead Mother Triad
Sam Vaknin discusses the connection between ADHD, autism, and narcissism, speculating that a dysfunctional upbringing can lead to attention deficit and a lack of empathy. He emphasizes the importance of empathy in psychological functioning and highlights the decline of empathy in society. He also criticizes the societal focus on self-interest and manipulation.
Empathy As Narcissistic Psychotic Defense It’s About YOU, Not The OTHER
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses a new theory of empathy, suggesting that when we empathize with someone, we are actually reacting to a totally internal object triggered by the other person. He argues that empathy is a form of intersubjectivity involving living things as objects, and that it is a learned response and a form of psychosis. Vaknin also explores the impact of positive emotions on empathy and its connection to the empathizer’s internal state.
Your Threatening Love: Why You Stay, Why He Abuses You
In this video, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the mispronunciation of the word “serotonin” and the misconception of Eve giving Adam an apple. He then delves into the reasons why narcissists and psychopaths abuse their partners and why the partners stay in such relationships, exploring concepts such as core complex, sadomasochistic fit, and toxic coupling. Vaknin also touches on the psychological dynamics of aggression and violence in these relationships, and the role of mentalization in understanding and empathizing with others.
Narcissists False Self Primates, Perverts, Serpents, God
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of the false self in narcissism, drawing from various sources such as mythology, religion, and psychology. He delves into the intertwined nature of the false self and the true self, and the impact of the false self on the narcissist’s psyche. Vaknin also explores the historical and cultural perspectives on narcissism, emphasizing the importance of understanding narcissism for survival in a world where narcissists are prevalent.