Narcissistic Depression Research Articles

Narcissistic Deficiencies and Coping Strategies in Drug Addicts in Prison: A Psychopathological Approach to Disability and the Problem of Reintegration into Drug Addiction.

The need to conduct this study is based on the finding made during the pre-investigation of subjects incarcerated in the PCY. Indeed, we have observed that the subjects are in molasses feelings of strangeness, narcissistic depression and depersonalization, being under the influence of mental or symbolic failures resulting from a lack of narcissistic constitution of the self. And in the constant attempt to find solutions to this deep discomfort, their effort however is materialized by tendencies to anger, violence, aggressiveness and a continuous consumption of illicit drugs. At the end of the investigation itself and after having collected the subjects’ speeches through interviews, Rorschach and TAT, an analysis of the data using a psychodynamic approach allowed us to realize the confirmation of our general hypothesis. In other words, narcissistic failures in subjects determine their coping and psychosocial adjustment constituting mentalization and symbolization failures as well as a constant use of drug to obtain pleasure.

Double SinkingInterpretation of Sinking from the Perspective of Depression

Sinking has been an arguable piece in modern Chinese literature since its first publication. Among various interpretations of this piece, this article focuses on the anatomy of depression mentioned by the author in Preface to Sinking and interprets the theme of sinking from the perspective of depression. In order to explain the connections between depression and the sinking of the protagonist, this article analyzes the symptoms of his depression in the work, arguing that he is trapped in a depressed mood, negative thoughts, and non-action. The analysis shows that these negative factors of depression have formed a vicious circle that makes the protagonist fail to solve his life problems and fall into deeper suffering, which explains the sinking of the protagonist. Besides, Yu Dafus bold presentation of his inner thoughts and personal experiences related to depression reflect a type of narcissistic depression during his creation. The addiction to self-portraiture of depression makes the author immersed in depression, which can be called the sinking of the author.

PECULIARITIES OF MODERN PSYCHOTHERAPY OF NARCISSICAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

The article considers the problem of features of modern psychotherapy of narcissistic personality disorder. Emphasis is placed on the lack of research on this issue with the importance and relevance of the topic. A review of modern scientific views on narcissistic personality disorder, features of its formation and the specifics of its psychotherapy. The origin of the term narcissism is considered. The concept of “healthy narcissism” is analyzed. The criteria of narcissistic personality disorder according to DSM 5 are considered. Attention is paid to the characteristics of the typology of pathological narcissism: grandiose and vulnerable type. The specifics and importance of diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder are analyzed. Emphasis is placed on clinical interview as the most effective method for psychotherapeutic practice. The degrees of severity of narcissistic disorder are considered: mild form – a person has some specific problems and is somewhat maladapted; moderate – there are more problem areas and there are pronounced symptoms of narcissistic depression; severe form – constant conflicts, aggressive impulses and self-aggression, suicide attempts. It is emphasized that in the process of psychotherapy of narcissistic disorder it is important to pay attention and work with concomitant disorders. It was found that the more aggressive the client, the more severe the narcissistic personality disorder. It is established that psychotherapeutic methods of treatment of narcissistic disorder are developed within the framework of two main directions: psychoanalytic / psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral. At the same time, the support of psychotherapists for an integrated approach to the treatment of this personality disorder is growing, with the recognition that different methods can be used synergistically and in stages. For the most part, psychotherapy is individual, but group – can be effective in overcoming the difficulties associated with shame, addiction, self-sufficiency, envy, and it is important to take into account the specifics of which group work may be disrupted.

The narcissism of depression or the depression of narcissism and adolescence

Despite the fact that it has long been recognised that narcissism can contribute to depression, we have become accustomed to referring to depression mostly in terms of a neurotic disturbance. The author highlights the difference between the narcissistic elements in depression, which is based on guilt, and the graver narcissistic depression, which is governed by shame. He attempts to define the elements that constitute ‘narcissistic depression’ where primal psychic mechanisms rule, and stresses the importance of recognising this form of depression if it is to be dealt with appropriately. The author focuses on adolescence, during which, he believes, this type of narcissistic depression is predominant. In the presentation of two cases of psychoanalytic psychotherapy of adolescents, he seeks to analyse this psychopathology, looking particularly at how it affects therapeutic techniques.

Zur Phänomenologie der Depression aus psychoanalytischer Sicht

From the abundance of psychoanalytic theories of depression the author establishes five characteristic types of depression on the basis of the cardinal symptom represented by the nature of the feelings prevalent in each case. Will makes no claim to advancing a unified theory but draws upon existing theoretical concepts to describe the following types of depression: super-ego depression; oral-dependent depression; ego depression; narcissistic depression; realistic-creative depression. There is also an initial brief discussion of the general characteristics of depression.