Interviews w/ Jacob (dx'd w/ NPD)

Interviews w/ Jacob (dx'd w/ NPD)

Two interviews with Jacob: one longer one about the development of pathological narcissism or NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) within him, and a shorter chat which took place at the end of his time being filmed:

1) Jacob (NPD dx) traces the development of his NPD, from noticing a lack of empathy in childhood to full-blown "rebirths" where he recreated himself to avoid feeling shame and self-hatred. A reliance on independence, cemented by neglect and violence in his family history. Distance in relationships. Impression-management.

2) Jacob and Rebbie chat at the end of Jacob's time being filmed. They talk through going back to school and what his future might hold, Tessa’s departure: sadness, genuine connection, and how being together in real life felt. He notices the rare feeling of missing a person (instead of just a time of his life).

Each piece is presented in two versions: Version A (fully edited, single-frame) and Version B (extended cut, split-screen).

These interviews comprise:
27min of Version A material // yellow border
1hr 14min of Version B material // pink border

For more info on the PD Project and the participants: https://mndflds.com/thepdproject

Interviews w/ Jacob (dx'd w/ NPD)
  • Jacob Interview #1: The Development of His Narcissistic Pathology

    0:00 The Development of NPD in Childhood / Need for Independence
    3:00 His "Rebirth / Creating a New Persona to Battle the Self-Hate
    5:40 Rough Spot / Social Group Breakdown / Another "Rebirth"
    7:37 Therapy / Relationships / Fantasy of Ideal Love
    10:35 Becoming More Self-Aware / Lying in Therapy /...

  • Jacob Interview #2: Good-Bye Chat (About Tessa)

    -Tessa's departure & his feelings about her

  • Jacob Interview #1: His Narcissistic Pathology // Extended Split-Screen

    0:00 Intro / "I'll Always Be a Narcissist" / Remission vs Recovery / Craving Chaos & Novelty to Fight Emptiness and Boredom
    7:10 The "Creating a Scandal" Story / Revenge, Rationalization & Shame
    15:54 A PTSD Moment / Blowing Up Friendship Bridges
    20:13 The Development of NPD in Childhood / Need f...

  • Jacob Interview #2: Good-bye Chat // Extended Split-Screen

    0:00 Being the "Charity Case" of His Friends' Parents / Not Taking Advantage
    2:23 Going Back to School / Not Having the Motivation
    4:18 Tessa Leaving / Friendship / True Connection / Leaving Ohio / Financials / The Future
    10:45 It's Been an "Incredible Experience" / Positive Comments About the PD...