(like the "FAQ" section on narcissistic abuse)
Vaknin’s work is built on years of correspondence with hundreds of individuals diagnosed with NPD and Antisocial Personality Disorder. He describes the narcissist’s world as one defined by a "state of constant rage, repressed aggression, envy, and hatred".
The book introduces and popularizes several key concepts that have since become common in the "survivor" community:
: The "drug" of the narcissist—attention, admiration, or even fear—required to maintain their fragile sense of self.