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Episode 27: The Tragedy of Narcissism

Lives of the Unconscious. A Podcast on Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

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Narsism - A Form of Psychoanalytical Defence

The way one portrays oneself to the outside is not identical with how one feels inside. Narsisism is a form of psychological defence used to stabilize self worth. In keeping with the maxim where everything glitters and shines, filth silently abounds. The mirror of narcisism can transform things into their very opposite.

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