Category Archives: Narcissism

The Narcissist & The Internet

Sam Vaknin: To the narcissist, the internet is an alluring playground and hunting ground. It is a gathering place for numerous potential sources for narcissistic supply. It is beyond the strictures of civilized conduct. It’s true paradise. Narcissists end up … Continue reading

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Narcissists: Their Professions, Jobs, and Vocations

Sam Vaknin: Narcissists (about 1% of the population) are concentrated in certain professions, in teaching, clergy, show business, management, medicine, military, law enforcement, politics, sports… Narcissists are addicted to a drug called narcissistic supply. They seek attention, adulation, affirmation, applause, … Continue reading

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The Narcissist & God

Sam Vaknin: God is everything the narcissist ever wants to be — omnipotent, omniscent, omnipresent, admired, much discussed, and awe inspiring. God is the narcissist’s wet dream, his ultimate fantasy. The narcissist idealizes and devalues authority figures. What greater authority … Continue reading

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Robert Stark Interviews Me About Narcissism

Topics include: How Luke was diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder(from Luke’s Bio) Maladaptive Daydreaming and the Fantasy World How Narcissists are dependent on constant attention or narcissistic supply How Narcissism affects Luke’s blogging and the topics he writes about How … Continue reading

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What Is Narcissistic Injury?

Sam Vaknin: Narcissists invariably react with narcissistic rage to narcissistic injury. Narcissists see themselves as perfect and entitled to special recognition, regardless of his accomplishments. Any threat to this perception is a narcissistic injury. A narcissistic wound is a repeated … Continue reading

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