Dr. Peter Salerno discusses the genetic roots of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, intentional abuse, and how to recover00:00 - Narcissists are deliberately abusive00:12 - Narcissism is genetic02:39 - Why blame childhood?07:05 - Lying Narcissists have misled science10:03 - Relationships with Narcissists cause trauma12:09 - Signs of Narcissistic Abuse13:50 - "Dark cloud over you"14:53 - Isolation is primary to Narcissistic Abuse16:31 - Isolation disturbs reality test17:07 - Narcissistic Abuse is intentional18:43 - Why does the mask drop?21:15 - What do Narcissists want?21:58 - Narcissists mate to exploit you22:38 - Celebrity serial killers23:53 - Narcissists' brains are lacking25:30 - Brain wiring and development28:13 - Missing neurons28:59 - Brain deficiency in empathy30:06 - What to do if in relationship with Narcissist?31:07 - Find an outsider to help you33:22 - Similar to leaving a cult33:54 - How to get away from a Narcissist34:50 - Covert Psychological Torture36:06 - Narcissist fears being exposed37:07 - You are Enemy no. 137:24 - Narcissists keep you isolated and quiet37:49 - Isolation, Withholding, Smear Campaign38:25 - Biochemical Hijacking39:20 - The SMEAR CAMPAIGN starts day 140:16 - How to manage a SMEAR CAMPAIGN43:00 - Rapid extraction of personal information43:26 - Two kinds of predators44:09 - Narcissists are capable of stalking44:50 - What is biochemical hijacking?45:32 - Slot Machine Effect46:08 - Narcissistic don't have bonding hormones47:04 - What to do after getting away?47:28 - It will be a dramatic power struggle48:00 - Expect manipulation. Get support.48:50 - Find the right professional51:18 - How to tell other people?54:06 - Treating Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance55:21 - EMDR56:40 - Vulnerable people are targeted57:37 - Narcissist appears as White Knight57:45 - Goal: Become indifferent to abuser1:00:45 - Should I move away?1:01:56 - What resolves a trauma bond?1:03:24 - How to have hope after abuse?1:04:49 - Seek internal justice1:05:47 - Long term goals after abuse1:06:42 - Find Peter online1:07:13 - What's it like to help survivors?1:10:41 - Raise awareness about narcissistic abuseDISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSSam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YUNarcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUINarcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQPeter's book: https://amzn.to/43hO2sLInstagram: drpetersalerno🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39--------------------------#narcissisticabuseNarcissism is Genetic. The Abuse is Deliberate. | Dr. Peter Salerno