Malignant Self Love -
Narcissism Revisited
The narcissist is an actor in a monodrama, yet forced to remain behind the
scenes. The scenes take center stage, instead.
The Narcissist does not cater at all to his own needs. Contrary to his
reputation, the Narcissist does not "love" himself in any true sense
of this loaded word.
He feeds off other people who hurl back at him an image that he projects to
them. This is their sole function in his world: to reflect, to admire, to
applaud, to detest - in a word, to assure him that he exists. Otherwise, they
have no right to tax his time, energy, or emotions - so he feels.
How do I know so much about Narcissism? I am a Narcissist and, of course,
I've done a lot of research on the subject.
My name is Sam Vaknin. I'm a Ph.D. My book, Malignant
Self Love - Narcissism Revisited (excerpts here), offers a detailed, first-hand account of what it is
like to have a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It offers new insights
and an organized methodological framework using a new psychodynamic language.
Inside this site, and through my book, I survey the
main body of research about Narcissism. I warn you though, Narcissism is a
slippery subject: only with great difficulty can it be captured with words. A
new vocabulary had to be invented to account for the myriad of facets and
appearances - false and true - of this disease.
I've also included many frequently asked
questions about Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
along with excerpts from my very popular
Narcissism Email List.
So enjoy your visit, read more about me,
email me if you wish, and come
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Warning & Disclaimer: The contents of this website are not
meant to substitute for professional help and counseling. The readers are
discouraged from using it for diagnostic or therapeutic ends. The diagnosis and
treatment of the Narcissistic Personality Disorder can only be done by a
professional specifically trained and qualified to do so – which the
author is not.
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