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Sam Vaknin Ph.D.
Sam Vaknin Quick Facts
Main Areas: Personality disorders, abusive relationships with narcissists and psychopathsBest Sellers: Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited, The Narcissism Series
Career Focus: Author
Affiliation: Narcissus Publications
The Web site "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" was, for many years, an Open Directory Cool Site and is a Psych-UK recommended Site.
I am not a mental health professional though I am certified in psychological counseling techniques byBrainbench.
I served as the editor of Mental Health Disorders categories in the Open Directory Project and onMentalhelp.net. I maintain my own Websites about the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and aboutrelationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths here and in HealthyPlace.
You can read my work on many other Web sites: Mental Health Matters, Mental Health Sanctuary, Mental Health Today, Kathi's Mental Health Review and others. I write a column for Bellaonline on Narcissism and Abusive Relationships and am a frequent contributor to Websites such as Self-growth.com and Bizymoms(where I am an expert on personality disorders).
I served as the author of the Personality Disorders topic, Narcissistic Personality Disorder topic, the Verbal and Emotional Abuse topic, and the Spousal Abuse and Domestic Violence topic, all four on Suite101. I am the moderator of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List , the Toxic Relationships Study List, and other mailing lists with a total of c. 20,000 members. I also publish a bi-weekly Abusive Relationships Newsletter.
You can view my biography here.
I suggest you read this first, "What is Pathological Narcissism?"
"A pattern of traits and behaviours which signify infatuation and obsession with one's self to the exclusion of all others and the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one's gratification, dominance and ambition.
Narcissism is named after the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus who was a handsome Greek youth who rejected the desperate advances of the nymph Echo. In punishment of his cruelty, he was doomed to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Unable to consummate his love, he pined away and changed into the flower that bears his name to this very day."
Feel free to ask me your questions about pathological narcissism, abusive relationships, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Send your questions to: palma@unet.com.mk or narcissisticabuse-owner@yahoogroups.com
Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Sam Vaknin
Dear Author/Editor,
I am Sam Vaknin, author of "Malignant Self-love: Narcissism Revisited" , a work of reference about the Narcissistic Personality Disorder and eight other books about personality disorders.
I have been studying pathological, malignant narcissism for several years now, mostly in the following contexts:
I. Corporate settings and in Politics - click HERE for online resources
II. Abusive and Dysfunctional relationships - click HERE for online resources
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a serious, often undiagnosed condition, frequently related to abuse in childhood.
In many cases the disorder compels the sufferer to become the abuser in turn.
Once almost unheard of,pathological narcissism is now considered to be at the heart of phenomena as diverse as corporate malfeasance, workplace bullying, the emergence of murderous dictatorships, domestic violence, and serial killings.
I would be delighted to assist you in putting together a report, a segment, an issue, an article, or series of articles - regarding this disorder.
Click here to review some ideas for articles!
I am also available for interviews.
Click here to download extensive excerpts from my book, or the full text of "The Narcissism Book of Quotes".
Review copies of my book are available upon request - click here to write to my publisher and read some Testimonials.
Kindly scroll down to learn more about me, how I can help you, my contact details and additional online resources.
Online Photo Exhibition: The Old-New Face of the Narcissist - Click HERE!!!
About Me
I am the author of Malignant Self Love: Narcissism Revisited. (number 1 bestseller in its category in Barnes and Noble). My work is quoted in well over 1000 scholarly publications and in over 5000 books (full list here).
The Web site "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" was, for many years, an Open Directory Cool Site and is a Psych-UK recommended Site.
I am not a mental health professional though I am certified in psychological counseling techniques by Brainbench.
I served as the editor of Mental Health Disorders categories in the Open Directory Project and on Mentalhelp.net. I maintain my own Websites about the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and about relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths here and in HealthyPlace.
You can read my work on many other Web sites: Mental Health Matters, Mental Health Sanctuary, Mental Health Today, Kathi's Mental Health Reviewand others. I write a column for Bellaonline on Narcissism and Abusive Relationships and am a frequent contributor to Websites such as Self-growth.com and Bizymoms (where I am an expert on personality disorders).
I served as the author of the Personality Disorders topic, Narcissistic Personality Disorder topic, the Verbal and Emotional Abuse topic, and the Spousal Abuse and Domestic Violence topic, all four on Suite101. I am the moderator of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List , the Toxic Relationships Study List, and other mailing lists with a total of c. 20,000 members. I also publish a bi-weekly Abusive Relationships Newsletter.
You can view my biography here.
I suggest you read this first, "What is Pathological Narcissism?"
How Can I help
Subject to appropriate credit, I would be happy:
I. To write materials for the article/issue
II. Collaborate with the authors/editors of the article/issue
III. Participate with an interview
IV. Grant you access to the members of my extensive e-mail lists (more than 6000 members)
V. Grant you permission to quote, at any length, from my books about narcissism (and especially from "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited")
VI. Provide oral or written background material.
Getting Started With Sam Vaknin
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Self-love, Narcissism, Narcissists, Psychopaths,
And Relationships with Abusers, Stalkers, and Bullies
MEDIA KIT (click HERE to download PDF version)
In the Press: CNN, Financial Times, Prague Post, Sunday Times, New-York Times, More Magazine, New-York Post, Washington Post, USA Today,UPI, and much MORE!!!
Follow me on Twitter, Facebook (my page or the book’s), YouTube, or FriendFeed
Click HERE to Download Videos about narcissists, psychopaths, and abuse in relationships
Abusive Relationship Newsletter
Who is a Narcissist - Definition of Malignant Narcissism
Narcissistic Personality Disorder at a Glance
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tips
Narcissism, Self Awareness and Healing
Why Does the Narcissist or Psychopath Keep Coming Back?
How can I Save My Child from His Father's Narcissism?
Divorcing the Narcissist and the Psychopath
Narcissism, Self Love and Self Destruction
What's the Difference between Narcissism and Other Mental Health Disorders?
Can the Narcissist become Violent?
Can the Narcissist Ever Get Better? Is it Worth the Wait?
Is there any Difference between Male and Female Narcissists?
Thematic Guide to the Narcissism Web Site
82 Additional Frequently Asked Questions about Narcissism
Frequently Asked Questions about other Personality Disorders
The Mind of One Narcissist - Sam Vaknin Journalizes and Blogs
Read The Narcissism Book of Quotes (free) - Click HERE!
Read Sample Chapters of "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" - Click HERE!
Mental Health and Psychology Dictionary
Narcissism, Culture, and Society
Personality Disorders - Use and Abuse of Differential Diagnoses
Object Relations - The Psychology of Narcissistic Mass and Serial Killers
Narcissism, Ethnic or Religious Affiliation, Terrorism - Is there any connection?
Bibliography - Narcissism, Pathological Narcissism, The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Webliography - Narcissism, Pathological Narcissism, The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
Chats and Interviews
Financial Times: When narcissism becomes pathological (click HERE to download the article)
HealthyPlace Narcissism and Abuse Videos
Narcissists as Abusers TV Shows
(Click "On Demand" at the bottom of the player and select the relevant shows on narcissism and abuse)
HealthyPlace CHAT with Sam Vaknin
Relationships with Abusive Narcissists CHAT
Narcissists in the Workplace Chat Transcript
Help Me Rhonda! radio talk show on narcissists
Listen to Network Courage Interview: HERE and HERE
Listen to an Interview with Monda Williams
Audrey Michelle Talks to Sam Vaknin – Click HERE, HERE, HERE, or HERE
Listen to an Interview with Phil Hendrie - Part I, Part II
WebMD Narcissism Chat with Sam Vaknin
Mental Health Today Narcissism Chat
Dialogs about Narcissism and Abuse
Download all Narcissism and Abuse CHAT TRANSCRIPTS
Narcissism in the Workplace - New Narc City - Interview in the New York Press
Listen to an INTERVIEW about Narcissism and Abuse with Sam Vaknin
Listen to Conversations with a Narcissist - Click HERE for MP3
ABC Radio Psychopaths in Suits - Listen or Read Transcript
Narcissism - Listen to the Infinite Mind Radio Show
Mirror, Mirror - Interview with the Toronto Sun
The Monster in the Mirror (Sunday Times)
More! Magazine: Has your man got a cheating disorder
Egomania (Channel 4 Documentary in the United Kingdom) - Wikipedia Entry
I, Psychopath (Documentary) - CBC and IMDB (Vaknin and "I, Psychopath")
HealthyPlace Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) Community
Case Studies on the Psychopath and Narcissist Survivors Support Group
Ask Sam on the Psychopath and Narcissist Survivors Support Group
Ask Sam on the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Forum
Fiction and Poetry
Poetry of Healing and Abuse: My Poems
English Fiction at Gorgelink - Click HERE!
Click HERE to download a ZIP file with interviews, chat transcripts, dialogs, bibliographies, and scholarly articles
Contacting Sam Vaknin
I travel often but you can always contact me through my numbers in Macedonia.
The local time is GMT+1 or EST+6.
I can be contacted by phone (or via Skype - click HERE to learn more):
(From the USA)
011-389-70-565-488
(From outside the USA)
+389-70-565-488
E-mail:
vaksam@mt.net.mk (Backup address. Kindly copy all correspondence to both e-mail addresses)
How to Use Skype to Interview me:
1. You can simply use Skype to call my landline, or my cell phone.
2. OR:
You can download Skype 4.0 or later and establish a 3-way connection to Sam Vaknin by first calling Sam, then calling/adding in your show's call-in number.
You can place a 3-way call to Sam Vaknin. Your Skype (computer) is able to connect your U.S. land phone with Sam's land phone (Macedonia). It should be done as a Skype 3-way 'conference' call.
For Sam to 'call in' to your radio show, this is what to do:
Call Sam's land phone (using Skype on your computer), then call your show's call-in number. The call then becomes a 3-way 'conference' call. If you put your own Skype microphone on 'mute', you can eliminate all background noise from your end of the 'conference.'
Summary:
Either, use Skype to call Sam's landline, or his cell phone.
OR:
Use Skype on your computer, call your own #, then call (add in) Sam's number in Macedonia.
You can also use your land line phone for a 3-way (no Skype). Just add an international long-distance plan to your account and try a 3-way using your own phone.
