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How Narcissist is Mortified (Empathy Aphantasia)

The video explored the immutable nature of pathological narcissism, emphasizing that while behaviors and attendant disorders can be treated, the core narcissistic self remains unchangeable. It introduced the concepts of mortification and modification, linking them to aphantasia and the misinformation effect, which disrupt the narcissist’s memory and self-perception, leading to catastrophic internal collapse. Additionally, the discussion highlighted the narcissist’s extreme suggestibility, reliance on external validation, and the complex interplay between false memories, grandiosity, and identity defense mechanisms. How Narcissist is Mortified (Empathy Aphantasia)

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10.11.2025

Violent Innocence of Narcissist’s Victimhood (Passive-aggression)

In this video, Sam Vaknin discussed the concept of “violent innocence,” a psychological defense mechanism common in narcissists, where individuals cause harm while denying responsibility and insisting on their moral superiority. He explained how covert narcissists exhibit passive aggression through behaviors like gaslighting, procrastination, and performative compliance or obnoxiousness, all while maintaining a self-concept of being good and blameless. The discussion highlighted the harmful effects of violent innocence on victims and society, emphasizing narcissists’ denial, lack of self-awareness, and resistance to growth or accountability. Violent Innocence of Narcissist’s Victimhood (Passive-aggression)

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09.11.2025

Avoid Toxic Love of Toxic People

In this video, Sam Vaknin explored the concept of toxic and conditional love, emphasizing how unhealthy early experiences with love lead individuals to misinterpret and rely on corrupted forms of affection characterized by performance, coercion, and manipulation. He explained the detrimental effects such as codependency, borderline behaviors, triangulation, and infidelity, highlighting how these dynamics create unstable and damaging relationships. Ultimately, true love is described as unconditional, embracing individuality and autonomy, whereas toxic love demands change and control, inevitably resulting in relationship breakdowns. Avoid Toxic Love of Toxic People

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09.11.2025

Narcissist? Trust Your Gut Feeling: 4 Rules to Avoid Bad Relationships (Intuition Explained)

In this video, the Speaker emphasized four essential rules for recognizing genuine relationships and warned against deception, particularly in dealings with narcissists and psychopaths, highlighting the importance of trusting and verifying intuition. They explored the philosophical and psychological foundations of intuition, distinguishing three types—identic, emergent, and ideal intuition—and their roles in personal growth, decision-making, and recognizing underlying truths beyond rational analysis. The discussion also focused on the limitations of rationality, the significance of empathy as a form of intuition, and the challenges posed by narcissistic personalities that lack genuine selfhood and authenticity. Narcissist? Trust Your Gut Feeling: 4 Rules to Avoid Bad Relationships (Intuition Explained)

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09.11.2025

How to Resurrect Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse: 9-fold Path of Healing

The speaker presents a nine-principle path to recovering from narcissistic abuse, divided into three categories: body (attention, regulation, protection), mind (authenticity, positivity, mindfulness), and systemic functions (vigilant observer, shielding sensor, reality sentinel). Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and grounding in reality, the framework guides survivors to reclaim their identity and rebuild mental and physical health. The approach stresses balancing acceptance of reality with filtering harmful inputs to foster healing and resilience. How to Resurrect Yourself After Narcissistic Abuse: 9-fold Path of Healing

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08.11.2025

Unforgiving Narcissist Hoovers to Revenge, Holds Grudges

The video focused on understanding the nature of narcissistic grudges, emphasizing that they are perpetual, fueled by the narcissist’s need to protect their grandiosity, and serve as a tool for control and relational management. It highlighted how narcissists perceive transgressions as moral injuries that are unforgivable, leading to vindictive behavior aimed at asserting dominance and retribution rather than genuine reconciliation. The discussion also underlined the psychological mechanisms behind narcissistic grudges, including their role in maintaining a victimhood narrative and preventing the narcissist from moving on. Unforgiving Narcissist Hoovers to Revenge, Holds Grudges

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08.11.2025

Predatory Women (Compilation 2 of 2)

The video provided an in-depth analysis of female psychopaths, distinguishing them from male psychopaths by their impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and relational abuse within a chaotic, manipulative “crazymaking space” aimed at gaining power. It also explored borderline personality disorder, particularly focusing on splitting, self-destructive behaviors, and substance abuse as coping mechanisms linked to fears of abandonment and identity diffusion. Additionally, the discussion compared narcissistic and psychopathic sexual fantasies and behaviors, highlighting differences in motivations, manifestations, and the roles substance abuse plays in exacerbating dysfunctional patterns. Predatory Women (Compilation 2 of 2)

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07.11.2025

Smear Campaign: Turn Narcissist’s Flying Monkeys Against Him/Her

The speaker introduced the concept of “flying monkeys” as individuals manipulated by narcissists to carry out vindictive agendas such as smear campaigns against victims. They recommended strategies to turn these flying monkeys into double agents by feigning compliance or fear, feeding them disinformation mixed with truth, spying on the narcissist, and collecting evidence for future legal action. The overall aim is to subvert the narcissist’s control, expose their conspiracy, and protect oneself from reputation damage. Smear Campaign: Turn Narcissist’s Flying Monkeys Against Him/Her

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07.11.2025

Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

The video discussed cheating and triangulation in abusive and narcissistic relationships, highlighting how these behaviors serve as tools for power play, revenge, and emotional regulation rather than genuine infidelity or pursuit of new relationships. It explored the motivations behind cheating in obsessive, mutually harmful couples—such as restoring power balance, self-harm, and reaffirming negative self-images—and contrasted them with narcissists’ reasons, including seeking control, novelty, and affirming entitlement. The discussion emphasized the destructive cycle these behaviors perpetuate, the instrumentalization of third parties, and the difficulty in breaking free due to trauma bonding and complex emotional dynamics. Cheating, Triangulation in Sick Relationships: Power Play, Revenge, Entitlement

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06.11.2025

Is Covert Narcissism Rising Among Young?

The video discussed two major studies on narcissism trends among young people, highlighting the controversy and replication crisis in psychology, particularly concerning rising narcissism claims from a 2008 study compared to a 2025 global meta-analysis showing no increase or even a decline in overt narcissism. It emphasized that current research primarily focuses on overt narcissism, neglecting covert narcissism, which may be rising due to social and economic challenges faced by youth. The discussion concluded that further investigation into covert narcissism is crucial to fully understand narcissistic traits in younger generations. Is Covert Narcissism Rising Among Young?

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06.11.2025

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