The Malignant Narcissist's Internal World | FRANK YEOMANS
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Malignant narcissists may seek therapy due to an internal conflict between their desire for connection and aggressive tendencies, unlike sociopaths who lack concern for others. Family intervention or personal realization can push malignant narcissists to pursue therapy, as they may have some discomfort with their condition impacting their lives.
Insights
- Malignant narcissists may exhibit a desire for connection despite their grandiosity, setting them apart from sociopaths who lack concern for others.
- Therapy can be effective for malignant narcissists due to their internal conflict between the wish to connect and aggressive drives, offering hope for change through family intervention or personal realization.
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Recent questions
What distinguishes malignant narcissism from sociopathy in relationships?
Malignant narcissism involves a desire for connection despite grandiosity, while sociopathy lacks concern for others.
How can therapy benefit malignant narcissists?
Therapy can help due to internal conflict between desire for connection and aggressive drives.
What might motivate a malignant narcissist to seek therapy?
Family intervention or personal realization can lead to seeking therapy for ego dystonicity hindering success.
Can sociopaths have a desire for emotional connection?
Sociopaths lack any desire for emotional connection with others.
Is there hope for malignant narcissists in therapy?
Yes, therapy offers hope due to the conflict between their wish to connect and aggressive drives.
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"Narcissism vs. Sociopathy: Seeking Connection Through Therapy"
- Malignant narcissism and sociopathy differ in their approach to relationships; sociopaths lack concern for others, while malignant narcissists may have a desire for connection despite their grandiosity defense mechanism.
- Therapy offers hope for malignant narcissists due to the internal conflict between their wish to connect and aggressive drives, unlike sociopaths who lack any desire for emotional connection with others.
- Family intervention or personal realization can motivate malignant narcissists to seek therapy, as they may have some ego dystonicity about their condition hindering their success in life, leading to a potential urge for change.
