Healthy Narcissism Healthy narcissism is a foundational cornerstone of mental health and plays a critical role in forming a stable self-concept and regulating self-worth, self-esteem,
Summary on Narcissism with Professor Sam Vaknin Introduction and Background of Speaker Sam Vaknin is a professor of psychology based in Cambridge, UK; author of
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Virtualization and Its Psychological Impact The discussion began with the concept of virtualization as a retreat from reality into simulations, starting with the cinema and
Inner Experience of Narcissism and Borderline Personality Disorder Narcissists experience their existence as non-existence, akin to death or emptiness, a feeling shared with borderline personality
Overview Focused on two main topics: the promotion of two free books published by the Vaknin Rangalowska Foundation and a detailed discussion on the dynamics
Summary on Narcissism, Frustration, Aggression, and Revenge 1. Overview of Narcissist Life Cycle Narcissist is born as a vulnerable infant (“pil pillon CTI”) and often
The intricate relationship between covert narcissism, malicious envy, and sadistic behavior, emphasizing how covert narcissists harbor a deep wish to destroy those they envy due to feelings of inferiority and rivalry. It highlighted findings from a recent Italian study linking grandiose narcissism, narcissistic rivalry, and malicious envy with sadism, illustrating how these traits drive the desire to inflict pain and regain control. The conversation underscored that sadism in narcissism is fundamentally about power and control, often masked by fantasies and pseudo-morality, with covert narcissists exhibiting particularly pronounced passive-aggressive sadistic tendencies.
Summary on Narcissism, Cluster B Personality Disorders, and Intelligence 1. Introduction to Narcissism Awareness and Personal Background The speaker highlights the rise of global awareness
The speaker analyzed the four secret buttons of narcissists—precocious child, conquering hero, father guru, and divinity—that govern their behavior and interpersonal dynamics, explaining ways to either maintain or dismantle the narcissistic shared fantasy. The discussion emphasized the complexity and spectrum of narcissistic personality disorder, highlighting its pervasive influence on cognition, emotion, and relationships, and introduced the concept of gamma males as a subset related to schizoid cerebral narcissism. The speaker also explored the chaos narcissists bring by forcing constant self-reflection and disruption, underpinning their role as agents of madness and disorder in social interactions.