Narcissist, Schizoid, Psychotic: Progression, Common Roots
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the interplay between schizoid and narcissistic personality disorders, emphasizing the subjective nature of trauma and the impact of endogenous traumas. He explores the cultural and psychodynamic roots of these disorders, highlighting the connection between narcissism and schizoid states. Vaknin also delves into the concept of lone wolf narcissists and the societal factors contributing to the rise of schizoid and narcissistic behaviors.
Schizoid Narcissist Is Not Covert Narcissist
The text discusses the atypical presentations of narcissism, particularly focusing on the subtype known as the schizoid narcissist. It delves into the characteristics, behaviors, and comorbidities of this type, as well as the differences between schizoid and covert narcissists. The lecture also explores the emotional reactivity and sexuality of schizoid narcissists, as well as the various subtypes within this category. Additionally, it touches on the inner world of schizoids and their coping strategies when faced with a depletion of narcissistic supply. The text concludes by mentioning the upcoming lectures on the solutions adopted by narcissists and the psychological theories connecting schizoid personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and schizophrenia.
Codependency State Of Mind, Not State Of Affairs
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the relationship between narcissists and their intimate partners, explaining that narcissists only need their partners to provide them with sex, supply, sadistic and narcissistic services. He also clarifies the terms codependent, counterdependent, and independent and discusses dependent personality disorder. The pathogenesis of co-dependency is brought about by parents who teach their children to expect only conditional transactional love, leading to the child feeling rage and anger at the unjust mistreatment. To overcome codependency, one should realize that the world never ends when relationships do, analyze their addiction, make a plan of action, and seek social support.
Collapsed Somatic, Psychopathic Cerebral, Transforming Shared Fantasy
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the narcissist’s shared fantasy and how it affects their relationships and behavior. Narcissists use shared fantasies to relate to the world and regulate their moods. When a narcissist fails in their attempts to maintain their fantasies, they may transition into other types of narcissism or even psychopathy. Intelligence plays a crucial role in the psychopathic antisocial choices of collapsed narcissists, as they need to believe in their own intelligence to maintain their false narratives and illusions.
Chair Work Be Your Abuser, Talk To Him Her For 10 Minutes
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the concept of nothingness and suggests using chair work, a psychological technique, to better understand oneself and others. He reads excerpts from Oliver Sacks’ book “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and James Tiptree’s “Meet Me at Infinity” to illustrate the importance of memory, identity, and self-discovery. Vaknin emphasizes the need to let go of ego and status, and to embrace empathy and understanding in order to grow and change.
World After Pandemic: Society and Economy (Interview Kanal 77)
Pandemics are self-limiting and have a social and economic rebound. The aftermath of pandemics is always the same, with an explosion of extraversion and an economic rebound. However, the pandemic will lead to income inequality, with the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. The workforce will be divided into two segments, with 90% of workers being low-income and unskilled, and the remaining 10% being highly skilled and educated. The pandemic will lead to a revolution, but it will fail because the masses are too heavily invested in the same system that the elites benefit from.
Victimhood Movements Hijacked by Narcissists and Psychopaths
Social justice movements are often infiltrated by psychopaths and narcissists who rise to the top and become the public face of the movement. These individuals seek attention, power, and narcissistic supply. The movements start with legitimate grievances, but often deteriorate into identity politics and grandiosity. Left-leaning movements tend to be more entitled and grandiose, while right-leaning movements are more conspiracy-minded and psychopathic. Narcissists and psychopaths flock to these movements and become leaders, ultimately taking over the movement.
Sam Vaknin’s Party Boat of Harsh Truths Facebook Group Q&A (with Sherri McKeon)
Professor Sam Vaknin discusses various topics, including his views on narcissism, covert narcissism, the impact of the pandemic on mental health, the nature of leadership, and the state of modern physics. He criticizes the tendency to invent concepts like dark matter and dark energy when faced with unexplained phenomena, instead of revising existing models. He also touches on his theory of time as a fundamental field and the importance of not multiplying entities in scientific theories. Vaknin emphasizes the need for humility in science and the dangers of grandiosity in both personal behavior and academic pursuits.
Mantras for New Normal, Victim’s Resolutions
In this transcript, Professor Sam Vaknin discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and how it represents the human struggle with existence. He emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, without narcissism, as the key to happiness. He also advises setting clear boundaries and having zero tolerance for abuse and disrespect. Vaknin encourages embracing change and focusing on oneself in the new normal of 2021.
Narcissists, Psychosis, Eternal Victims: Splitting the Inner Dialog
Narcissists feel like victims because of a disruption in their inner dialogue, leading to confusion between internal and external objects. This confusion is resolved through a defense mechanism called splitting, where the narcissist sees themselves as all bad and the world as all good, or vice versa. This can lead to dissociation and other mental health issues. Trauma and addiction can also be linked to this disrupted inner dialogue.