author: sam vaknin

Personality Disorders Revisited

... approach-avoidance repetition complex" cycles. Hesitant approach is followed by avoidance of commitment. They are "lone wolves" and bad team players. From my book "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited": "Counterdependence is a ...

Diary of a Narcissist

... avoiding it is one of these mechanisms. Their function is to prevent me from getting emotionally involved and, subsequently, hurt. Their application results in an "approach-avoidance repetition complex". The narcissist, fearing and ...

Toxic Relationships: Abuse and Its Aftermath

... Approach-Avoidance Repetition Complex. By behaving unpredictably and abandoning his mate, spouse, or partner, the narcissist maintains control over the situation and avoids emotional hurt and narcissistic injuries ("I abandoned her, not ...

A to Z of Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder Encyclopedia: The Narcissism Bible

... Study Sadistic Personality Disorder Schizoid, Case Study Schizoid Personality Schizoid Personality Disorder Schizotypal, Case Study Schizotypal Personality Disorder Schizoid Personality Disorder, Co-morbidity Schneiderian First-rank ...

Excerpts and Case Studies from the Archives of the Narcissistic Abuse Study Group

... Schizotypal Personality Disorder is to my humble mind, perhaps THE most culture-dependent PD of all. I will start by saying that it is NOT clearly demarcated from BPD. In most cases there is co-morbidity with another disorder. STs ...

Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited

... tests is computerized (no human input). Examples of such standardized instruments include the MMPI-II, the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory II. Of course, a human finally gleans the ...

The World of the Narcissist

... tests is computerized (no human input). Examples of such standardized instruments include the MMPI-II, the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory II. Of course, a human finally gleans the ...

The Developmental Psychology of Psychopathology

... Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl". HealthScoutNews cited a study published in the November 2002 issue of "Child Development". The researchers, from City University of London, found that the level of maternal ...

The Narcissist and Psychopath in the Workplace

... avoiding it is one of these mechanisms. Their function is to prevent me from getting emotionally involved and, subsequently, hurt. Their application results in an "approach-avoidance repetition complex". The narcissist, fearing and ...

The Abusive Relationships Workbook

... Approach-Avoidance Repetition Complex. In this paradox lies the key to coping with the narcissist. If, for instance, he is having a rage attack – rage back. This will provoke in him fears of being abandoned and calm him down ...

The Conundrums of Psychology

... Malignant Self Love – Narcissism Revisited". The book deals with the Narcissistic Personality Disorder and its effects on the narcissist and his nearest and dearest – in 102 frequently asked questions and two essays – a total of 600 ...

Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders

... avoiding it is one of these mechanisms. Their function is to prevent me from getting emotionally involved and, subsequently, hurt. Their application results in an "approach-avoidance repetition complex". The narcissist, fearing and ...

How to Cope with Narcissistic and Psychopathic Abusers and Stalkers

... Approach-Avoidance Repetition Complex and Fear of Intimacy The Narcissist or Psychopath Hates your Independence and ... repeat his words. If he threatens – threaten back and credibly try to use the same language and content. If he leaves ...

Poetry of Healing and Abuse

... Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited. (number 1 bestseller in its category in Barnes and Noble). His work is quoted in well over 1000 scholarly publications and in over 5000 books (full list here). His Web site "Malignant Self Love ...

Abuse, Trauma, and Torture: Their Consequences and Effects

... avoiding it is one of these mechanisms. Their function is to prevent me from getting emotionally involved and, subsequently, hurt. Their application results in an "approach-avoidance repetition complex". The narcissist, fearing and ...

Pathological Narcissism FAQs

Dozens of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pathological Narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

The Narcissist and Psychopath in Therapy

... tests is computerized (no human input). Examples of such standardized instruments include the MMPI-II, the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), and the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory II. Of course, a human finally gleans the ...

How to Divorce a Narcissist or a Psychopath

... Approach-Avoidance Repetition Complex. In this paradox lies the key to coping with the narcissist. If, for instance, he is having a rage attack – rage back. This will provoke in him fears of being abandoned and calm him down ...

Terrorists and Freedom Fighters

... Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited, second, revised printing Prague and Skopje: Narcissus Publications. ("Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" http://samvak.tripod.com/faq1.html) More Data About Pathological Narcissists o ...

Cyclopedia of Philosophy

... Approach-Avoidance Repetition Complex). Narcissism, Corporate The perpetrators of the recent spate of financial.

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