Actually Understand Narcissism (Cycle of Narcissistic Shame, How Narcissists Use Children)

Dr. Nancy McWilliams explains narcissism from a psychoanalytic perspective, discussing how it develops and manifests in relationships.

Gain a deeper understanding of narcissism and actually understand narcissism, including the cycle of narcissistic shame and how narcissists use children. 💡Anti-depressant Course: psycho.farm/antidepressant-course Audio taken from an interview conducted with Nancy McWilliams (youtube.com/watch?v=AIPL6MZBgQ0, with permission from the creator): This video goes over narcissism from a psychoanalytic perspective and discusses why the DSM Narcissistic Personality Disorder isn't a terribly useful construct. Dr. McWilliams quickly reviews the core of narcissism, discusses how narcissism develops, and how it manifests in relationships. ================ Follow PsychoFarm: 🔴SUBSCRIBE ► youtube.com/c/Psychofarm?sub_confirmation=1 🧠Mental Health Resources: psycho.farm/services-4 ➡️Instagram: instagram.com/thepsychofarm/ ➡️Tiktok: tiktok.com/@thepsychofarm ➡️Twitter: twitter.com/ThePsychoFARM ================ In this video, the speaker delves into the intricacies of narcissism so that you can actually understand narcissism, drawing from an interview with Nancy McWilliams. They discuss the clinical literature, noting two main versions of narcissism: the arrogant type and the depleted, depressed type. And describes the cycle of narcissistic shame, and how narcissists use children. The DSM descriptions of personality disorders, starting from 1980, are critiqued for focusing on external behaviors rather than internal states, which are more crucial for therapists. The video emphasizes how narcissism can be a defense mechanism against feelings of inadequacy and shame, especially stemming from childhood experiences where authentic qualities weren't recognized. It highlights the narcissistic version of depression, characterized by feelings of emptiness and a desperate need for external validation. The discussion extends to how narcissistic tendencies can affect relationships, with individuals often struggling to truly love and accept others due to their own inner turmoil. Criticism, idealization, and an inability to express needs openly are common traits in these relationships, rooted in shame and contempt for one's vulnerabilities. The video suggests that understanding these underlying emotional dynamics is crucial for effective therapy with individuals dealing with narcissistic issues. ================ #psychodynamic #psychoanalysis #narcissism #narcissist