Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover
00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive
00:12 - Narcissism is genetic
02:39 - Why blame childhood?
07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science
10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma
12:09 - Signs of Narcissistic Abuse
13:50 - "Dark cloud over you"
14:53 - Isolation is primary to Narcissistic Abuse
16:31 - Isolation disturbs reality test
17:07 - Narcissistic Abuse is intentional
18:43 - Why does the mask drop?
21:15 - What do Narcissists want?
21:58 - Narcissists mate to exploit you
22:38 - Celebrity serial killers
23:53 - Narcissists' brains are lacking
25:30 - Brain wiring and development
28:13 - Missing neurons
28:59 - Brain deficiency in empathy
30:06 - What to do if in relationship with Narcissist?
31:07 - Find an outsider to help you
33:22 - Similar to leaving a cult
33:54 - How to get away from a Narcissist
34:50 - Covert Psychological Torture
36:06 - Narcissist fears being exposed
37:07 - You are Enemy no. 1
37:24 - Narcissists keep you isolated and quiet
37:49 - Isolation, Withholding, Smear Campaign
38:25 - Biochemical Hijacking
39:20 - The smear campaign starts day 1
40:16 - How to manage a SMEAR CAMPAIGN
43:00 - Rapid extraction of personal information
43:26 - Two kinds of predators
44:09 - Narcissists are capable of stalking
44:50 - What is biochemical hijacking?
45:32 - Slot Machine Effect
46:08 - Narcissistic don't have bonding hormones
47:04 - What to do after getting away?
47:28 - It will be a dramatic power struggle
48:00 - Expect manipulation. Get support.
48:50 - Find the right professional
51:18 - How to tell other people?
54:06 - Treating Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance
55:21 - EMDR
56:40 - Vulnerable people are targeted
57:37 - Narcissist appears as White Knight
57:45 - Goal: Become indifferent to abuser
1:00:45 - Should I move away?
1:01:56 - What resolves a trauma bond?
1:03:24 - How to have hope after abuse?
1:04:49 - Seek internal justice
1:05:47 - Long term goals after abuse
1:06:42 - Find Peter online
1:07:13 - What's it like to help survivors?
1:10:41 - Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse
DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
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RELATED LINKS
Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YU
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUI
Narcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQ
Peter's book: https://amzn.to/43hO2sL
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Narcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno