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#119 - Terry Real: Breaking the cycle of shame, anger, and depression

The Peter Attia Drive

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True Narcissism: A Prison of Self-Image

Narcissism is often mischaracterized as an excess of self-love when it is, in fact, a lack of true self-appreciation. The myth of Narcissus illustrates this point: he becomes fixated on his own reflection due to external validation rather than an understanding of his internal self. This fixation creates an addiction to a constructed image, preventing genuine self-love and leading to emotional stagnation. True self-love would enable one to move beyond mere appearances and embrace a more profound internal identity.

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