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Narcissist’s Fantasy Not About YOU, Psychopath’s Is (Collateral Victimhood)

In this video, San Vaknin clarified the distinction between narcissistic and psychopathic fantasies, emphasizing that narcissistic fantasies revolve around the narcissist’s grandiose self-concept and needs, while psychopathic fantasies focus on fulfilling the victim’s desires. He explained that narcissists are impaired in reality testing due to their reliance on delusional fantasies that combine factual elements inaccurately, leading to dissociation and self-supply defenses. The discussion highlighted that narcissists genuinely believe their fantasies and seek to induct others into these self-centered realities, contrasting with psychopaths who manipulate victims to achieve pragmatic goals. Narcissist’s Fantasy Not About YOU, Psychopath’s Is (Collateral Victimhood)

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