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Lovebombing to Discard: 5 Energies of Narcissist’s Cathexis Cycle

The video discussed the emotional investment cycle of narcissists, highlighting their characteristic oscillation between intense emotional involvement and complete withdrawal, termed “splitting cathexis.” It explained how narcissists engage in a shared fantasy with others involving stages of idealization, devaluation, discard, and replacement, driven by psychic energy allocation to internal objects rather than genuine external attachments. The presenter emphasized that narcissistic behaviors are governed by unconscious energy management, with transitions between relationships following specific psychological rules rather than randomness. Lovebombing to Discard: 5 Energies of Narcissist’s Cathexis Cycle

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15.11.2025
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Silence, Guilt After Narcissist’s Discard (Narcissism Summaries Clip)

The video explored the concept of survivor guilt experienced by those who leave or are discarded by narcissists, emphasizing the complex emotions tied to abandoning a narcissistic partner perceived as a vulnerable child. It highlighted the distorted nature of the narcissist’s identity and the shared fantasy in the relationship, explaining that survival requires rejecting a manipulative, illusory narrative rather than a genuine person. Ultimately, it encouraged survivors to recognize they have not truly abandoned a real individual but a harmful fantasy, urging them to prioritize their own well-being and self-preservation. Silence, Guilt After Narcissist’s Discard (Narcissism Summaries Clip)

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13.11.2025

Narcissist’s “Mother” and Anti-“mother” (Excerpt)

The discussion explored the complex psychological dynamics of narcissists seeking idealized maternal figures, particularly focusing on male heterosexual narcissists’ quest for a flawless, devoted partner to sustain their grandiose fantasies. The narrative described the narcissist’s cyclical pattern of adoring a “mother” figure, rejecting her upon inevitable failure, and then engaging with an “anti-mother” who embodies destructiveness and self-punishment. Ultimately, this cycle perpetuates the narcissist’s pursuit of redemption, absolution, and transcendence through repeated relational patterns.

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12.10.2025

Narcissist: When Defenses Crumble, Shame Overwhelms: Narcissistic Mortification, Pt. 2 (Compilation)

In this comprehensive discussion, Sam Vaknin explains narcissistic motification as a severe psychological event distinct from narcissistic injury, characterized by public humiliation that dismantles the narcissist’s defenses and leads to profound shame, grief, and potential suicidal ideation. He describes the stages following motification, including internal and external attributions of blame, and how these affect the narcissist’s behavior, often resulting in vindictive actions to restore grandiosity. Additionally, Vaknin explores the dynamics of narcissistic relationships, highlighting key behaviors such as hoovering, approach-avoidance cycles, and the complex interplay of intimacy, control, and abandonment within shared fantasies.

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08.10.2025
Epstein-Maxwell, Their Hebephile, Pedophile Clients: Psychological Profile of Pedophilia-Hebephilia

How Narcissist Experiences/Reacts to No Contact, Grey Rock, Mirroring, Coping, Survival Techniques

The lecture explored the intricate psychology of narcissists, explaining their post-traumatic origins, ontological insecurity, and dissociative nature, which result in a fractured and unstable sense of self. It emphasized the futility of emotional or rational engagement with narcissists, highlighting their lack of genuine empathy, paradoxical thinking, and manipulative power dynamics resembling a cult-like religion centered on the false self. Practical advice was offered on managing relationships with narcissists, including maintaining emotional detachment, reversing manipulation cycles, and leveraging their magical thinking and paranoia to one’s advantage.

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07.10.2025

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