Miracles: Real – or Delusional Disorder?
The text discusses the philosophical and historical context of miracles and wonders, exploring the possibility of supernatural phenomena and their relation to mental illness. It delves into various perspectives, including those of Jewish Rabbi Nachmanides, philosopher Baruch Spinoza, and Immanuel Kant, as well as the views of the author, Sam Vaknin. The discussion covers the nature of miracles, divine intervention, and the compatibility of miracles with natural laws, ultimately highlighting the complexity and mystery surrounding these phenomena.
Homosexuality As Othering Failure
The text discusses the terminology of sex and gender, debunks myths about homosexuality, and explores the psychological aspects of homosexuality, including its relation to othering and the formation of sexual identity. It also delves into the differences between homosexuality and other psychological conditions such as narcissism and autoerotism. The text emphasizes the role of fantasy and the need for external regulation in the context of homosexuality.
Narcissism, Abuse: His POV, Her POV (Compilation)
The transcript is a conversation between an interviewer and Professor Sam Vaknin, an expert on narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). Vaknin discusses various aspects of narcissism, including the differences between narcissistic traits and narcissistic disorder, the prevalence of NPD among men and women, and the dynamics of relationships with narcissists. He explains that narcissism is a complex condition involving a lack of empathy, a sense of grandiosity, and a reliance on others for self-regulation. Vaknin also touches on his personal experience with NPD and the misconceptions surrounding the disorder. He emphasizes that narcissists are not capable of genuine relationships and that their interactions are transactional and based on maintaining a fantasy. He advises victims of narcissistic abuse to recognize that they are not at fault, that the relationship was never real, and to focus on their own healing and self-understanding.
Narcissist’s Karma: Fantasy And 2 Strategies ( Antisocial Defiant Vs. Conforming Pseudo Normal)
The video discusses the development and life trajectory of narcissists. It explains how childhood experiences shape narcissistic behavior and how narcissists adopt compensatory strategies to cope with their psychological age. The video also covers the challenges narcissists face in adulthood, middle age, and old age, and how they struggle with conforming and antisocial behaviors. It concludes by discussing the consequences of narcissistic choices and the realization of karma in their later years.
Falsify Reality, Deny Yourself: Primitive Defense Mechanisms (NEW Intro+Compilation)
Psychological defense mechanisms are designed to prevent inner conflict and maintain comfort with oneself. They reduce anxiety and prevent disintegration by falsifying reality and denying or repressing undesirable parts of oneself. Splitting, projection, and projective identification are key mechanisms that falsify reality and manage self-perception. Splitting involves seeing oneself as all good and others as all bad, avoiding guilt or shame. Projection attributes one’s own unacceptable traits to others, while projective identification goes further, inducing others to behave in ways that confirm the projection. Reaction formation involves adopting behaviors that are the opposite of one’s unacceptable impulses, such as a latent homosexual displaying homophobia. These mechanisms are crucial for internal tranquility but can distort reality and interpersonal perceptions.
Male or Female Narcissist in Dating (17:41), Workplace (with Connor Ryan) (EXCERPT)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the prevalence of narcissism in various professions, including the entertainment industry and corporate settings. He also delves into the traits and behaviors of narcissists and offers advice on how to identify and deal with them in different contexts. Additionally, he explores the impact of technology and societal trends on the rise of narcissism and the infiltration of victimhood movements by narcissists and psychopaths.
Autism, ADHD, BPD, or Narcissism? (Compilation)
The text discusses the challenges in diagnosing and differentiating between psychopathy, autism, schizoid personality disorder, and PTSD or CPTSD. These conditions often present similarly, with reduced affect display, reticent self-disclosure, defensive and aggressive body language, and idiosyncratic use of language. Clinicians must look for specific signs, such as attitudes towards sex and intimacy, deceitfulness, goal orientation, and hypervigilance, to accurately diagnose and treat these distinct disorders. The etiologies of these disorders are different, with psychopathy possibly rooted in brain damage affecting empathy and emotions, autism characterized by obliviousness to social cues and concrete thinking, schizoid personality disorder marked by a desire for solitude, and trauma survivors repressing emotions due to the overwhelming nature of their experiences.
Why God Allows Narcissistic Abuse, Evil Psychopaths? (Theodicy, God Cycle, Lecture 1)
The text discusses the relationship between evil, God, and narcissism. It explores various philosophical perspectives on evil, God’s role in allowing evil, and the nature of narcissism. The text also delves into the concept of free will, the medicalization of evil, and the limitations of human understanding of God. The author raises questions about the existence and nature of God, and the implications of medicalizing behaviors traditionally associated with sin or wrongdoing.
Narcissist: True Love Or Shared Fantasy? How Narcissist Experiences LOVE
The text discusses the narcissist’s experience of love, emphasizing that narcissists are incapable of love due to early childhood trauma. It delves into the concept of the shared fantasy, a defense mechanism used by narcissists to cope with intimacy and love, and explains how it leads to idealization, addiction, and eventual dissolution. The shared fantasy is described as a self-destructive process that perpetuates the cycle of aggression and separation, ultimately leaving the narcissist trapped in a repetitive pattern.
Long Distance Relationships Of Narcissist, Borderline
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the challenges of long-distance relationships for mentally ill individuals, particularly narcissists and borderlines. He explains how the abnormal nature of long-distance relationships exacerbates mental health issues and leads to intense emotional turmoil, including romantic jealousy, fear of loss, and mistrust. Vaknin emphasizes the detrimental effects of long-distance relationships on narcissists and borderlines, and advises against engaging in such relationships, especially for those with mental health disorders.