Good day, Ann!
I was implored to watch your Diabolical Narcissism video following your invitation to watch it during your most recent podcast episode (#221). I am a clinical Social Worker and mental health professional. I was wondering if you have ever looked into Borderline Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder? These are also among the Cluster B (“B” for “bad”) group of personality disorders that Narcissism is grouped with. They could EASILY be labeled with the “Diabolical” qualifier as well (ie Diabolical Borderline, Diabolical Antisocial). These groups of Personality Disorders are BY FAR the worst ones (along with Narcissism) and accurately depict and describe just about everyone in an elevated position of power these days. They are truly a Demonic Trifecta.
So much of what you mentioned about the modern Psychological professional in your presentation is 100% spot on, most especially when you look into the origins of the schools of modern Psychology, along with the so-called “fathers” of modern Psychology. There clearly is no room for the mention of sin and error among the myriad of diagnosis to select from. They wish to give a diagnosis to someone as an excuse for them to not have to change. It’s sort of their “pass” to continue engaging in these disordered thoughts and behaviors.
I initially got into the profession to help heal society and people’s minds and hearts with the love (“caritas”) of Jesus. On my journey through undergraduate and graduate school, I came across the leading literature and research of the top intellectuals of the mental health and social work profession. I tried reconciling it with the Catholic Faith, and came to the stark conclusion that at its core, they cannot be reconciled. If you continue to subscribe to the body of knowledge being thrust upon us in the profession, you will inevitably lose your faith. You must either choose Truth and Charity, or Lies and Disorder. I choose to bring the former into my practice for I know that neither society nor people’s minds and hearts can be truly healed without these two ingredients.
Should you decide to investigate Borderline and Antisocial, I truly believe it will provide an additional wealth of information to support your thesis.
I truly enjoy your work and eagerly await your podcast episodes and articles. May God bless you always!
R
The Diabolical Narcissist’s Prayer
That didn’t happen.
And if it did happen, it wasn’t that bad.
And if it was that bad, that’s not a big deal.
And if it is a big deal, that’s not my fault.
And if it was my fault, I didn’t mean it.
And if I did mean it…
You deserved it.
Amen.
