Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
The narcissist and humiliation (Original Post) milestogo Oct 2016 OP
Wow! KT2000 Oct 2016 #1
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Oct 2016 #2
This guy is excellent and a real authority on this subject bucolic_frolic Oct 2016 #3
I saw a profile on him about his own Narcissistic Personality Disorder chowder66 Oct 2016 #4
Yes, he identifies as a narcissist. milestogo Oct 2016 #6
He was exploring his own narcissism in trying to find a treatment. chowder66 Oct 2016 #7
Sadly, he doesn't think there is a cure for narcissism... milestogo Oct 2016 #8
I never followed up on him so that's definitely news. chowder66 Oct 2016 #10
He has a you tube channel milestogo Oct 2016 #11
I saw that and went there. Thanks! eom chowder66 Oct 2016 #12
"Narcissistic supply." Iggo Oct 2016 #5
That's what the Trump supporters are. milestogo Oct 2016 #9

bucolic_frolic

(43,182 posts)
3. This guy is excellent and a real authority on this subject
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 06:03 PM
Oct 2016

Our American psychology community has been pretty silent on
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

http://samvak.tripod.com/faq56.html

chowder66

(9,073 posts)
4. I saw a profile on him about his own Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 07:52 PM
Oct 2016

It was on TV or maybe a documentary I can't recall.
He definitely had a very interesting story.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Vaknin

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
6. Yes, he identifies as a narcissist.
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 07:59 PM
Oct 2016

He spent time in prison.

But I think in this case being a narcissist is a huge advantage. He knows the scholarly literature on this personality disorder, and he understands it from the inside. He seems to be very knowledgeable on the subject.

He is from Israel.

chowder66

(9,073 posts)
7. He was exploring his own narcissism in trying to find a treatment.
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:03 PM
Oct 2016

He has a very high IQ and seems dedicated to finding answers. His insight is invaluable.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
8. Sadly, he doesn't think there is a cure for narcissism...
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:06 PM
Oct 2016

and for those who are abused by narcissists he offers little hope. Narcissists rarely seek therapy in the first place, and when they do they are not inclined to stay, being threatened by any suggestion that they need to change.

He advises people involved with narcissists to get away from them and not to expect that they will ever change. Very sobering if you have a narcissist or two in the family.

chowder66

(9,073 posts)
10. I never followed up on him so that's definitely news.
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:25 PM
Oct 2016

Luckily I don't I just remembered his face when I saw the video and recalled the segment about him.

Thanks for the post.

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
11. He has a you tube channel
Sun Oct 9, 2016, 08:32 PM
Oct 2016

with lots of short, very informative videos on narcissism. There are quite a few youtubers who talk about narcissism, but most of them are amateurs speaking from personal experience.

He actually made one on Trump:

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Video & Multimedia»The narcissist and humili...