The speaker discussed the complex nature of narcissists, highlighting that they are not always predators but can also be victims of toxic relationships and manipulation, often surrounded by other disordered
Sam Vaknin discusses the nature of pro-social or communal narcissists, describing them as deeply dependent on others for internal regulation despite their grandiose self-image. He explains that these sadistic narcissist
In the meeting, Professor Sam Vaknin discussed the nature of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), emphasizing that while narcissistic traits are genetic, pathological narcissism primarily results from childhood trauma and dysfunctional
In this discussion, Sandin explores the concept of charm in psychopaths and narcissists, highlighting that while both exhibit superficial charm, classical overt narcissists actually trigger discomfort and an uncanny valley
Psychopaths are charming. Narcissists are charming. Even some professors of psychology who shall remain unnamed are charming. Charming, isn’t it? Today we’re going to discuss the differences between the psychopath
One of the greatest problems in the scholarly literature on pathological narcissism is the misuse of the labels grandiose and vulnerable. I’m saying misuse because the way these words are
Sometimes when I read the latest iteration of the diagnostic and statistical manual, the DSM, the latest iteration is the text revision of the fifth edition published in 2022.
if you want to spend one hour with me face to face and discuss your issues and your problems seek advice hear a second opinion mine then next week I’m
egrageous self- neglect self- abuse and self-destructiveness are often intended to punish someone the intimate partner family friends or to fend off and protect against much feared intimacy so self-
the narcissist victim on a first meeting immediately reacts with highly disconcerting negative impressions then owing to her his or her neediness she represses and denies these negative impressions she
