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Brain scan

solo60
solo60
Susy, one of your recent posts or messages mentioned proof of a difference in a PA or a narcissist's brain activity as shown on a brain scan. Could you discuss that a bit more please? I have noticed over time that my BF seems to have to put more effort into focusing on a given task than most people would. Frontal lobe problem? I'm interested in learning more about that please.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Solo, I may have mentioned that when I was at the Sandra Brown conference, she pulled out a model of a brain and explained how their brains are completely wired differently. Their brains do not process in the same manner and several vital components have been altered compared to a non personality disordered brain.

For example, the area of the brain that holds empathy has been SEVERED. That is why they can fathom how much they are hurting you. Empathy is what keeps us from hurting others.

They also have a HUGE need for excitement and are chronically bored. For example, if a non disordered person was hooked up to machines and someone ran into the room with a gun and yelled: everyone on the floor, they would sweat, their pulse and heart rate would increase dramatically, etc. A disordered person will have very little physical reaction that is why they need so much stimulation and are constantly seeking new partners, etc.

Here are some articles that explain that injury a bit, if you are interested. It is rather complex and although I studied the brain extensively as a psych major, I still find it confusing. I guess that is why âbrain surgeonsâ are the smartest of them all!!!

http://www.webofnarcissism.com/forums/index.php/topic,6250.0.html

http://www.webofnarcissism.com/forums/index.php/topic,6774.0.html

http://www.webofnarcissism.com/forums/index.php/topic,6665.0.html
Group FounderDracona
Dracona
the human brain is amazing
AgentSmith
AgentSmith
I have been very interested in the discovery of brain scans showing these disorders. I have been researching it the past couple years. I talk to one of my DS friends all the time about how I wish we could have all these men scanned before we even get involved w/ them. If it shows they have these issues, it should be tattooed on their forehead for future notice. They also recently discovered that they can see PTSD in brain scans w/ a new brain scanning technology. Pretty interesting stuff. I really hope they start using it. It would definitely be useful when testing people who want to go into Law Enforcement or Military, they have up to a 4x higher chance of having NPD/psychopathy.