In this video, Sam Vaknin discussed how drama functions as a dysfunctional coping mechanism to manage internal struggles like depression, dysphoria, and dysmeia by externalizing emotional conflict through dramatization. He
In this video, the speaker explored the psychology of narcissists, describing their behavior as driven by a compulsive need for narcissistic supply, indifference, and contempt toward others, often manifesting in
The video discussed the complex interplay between borderline personality disorder, psychopathy, narcissism, and histrionic personality disorder, emphasizing trauma and dissociation as underlying factors linking these disorders. It highlighted recent research
The video explored the complex, ambivalent relationship between individuals and their mothers, using the Hindu goddess Khali as a metaphor for the dual nature of motherhood—both nurturing and destructive, embodying
In this video, Sam Vaknin explained that narcissists and borderline individuals often confabulate—unconsciously fabricating memories to fill gaps caused by dissociation—rather than intentionally lying or manipulating like psychopaths. Confabulations serve
In this video, Sam Vaknin explores the concept of sex as a competitive and autoerotic act in the world of narcissists, emphasizing that narcissistic sex is driven by performance anxiety,
In this insightful podcast discussion, Professor Sam Vaknin delves into the complexities of narcissism, distinguishing between healthy narcissism and pathological narcissism, which arises from early childhood abuse and dysfunctional family
The speaker discussed the multifaceted nature of narcissistic collapse, emphasizing it arises not only from deficient narcissistic supply but also from the rejection of the narcissist’s shared fantasy by others,
In this video, the speaker explored the concept of attention, identifying three types: synoptic, targeted, and inclusive, with narcissists predominantly exhibiting a hyperfocused, targeted attention to secure narcissistic supply. The
The speaker discussed the complex role of shame, guilt, and remorse in abusive behaviors, particularly in individuals with personality disorders such as narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, and psychopathic types. While these
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