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devilmaster
07-09-05, 03:30 PM
A bit of info from me to everyone:


Megalomania is an unrealistic belief in one's superiority, grandiose abilities, and even omnipotence. It is characterized by a need for total power and control over others, and is marked by a lack of empathy for anything that is perceived as not feeding the self.

Although megalomania is a term often ascribed to anyone who is power-hungry, the clinical definition is that of a mental illness associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).

Narcissism is most simply defined as self-love. Though it is considered healthy to be narcissistic to some degree, when someone loves himself to the exclusion of all else and others become objectified to be used only to serve the self, this is no longer considered healthy or normal.

There are different psychological theories about how and why NPD develops, most of which relate to the integration of different aspects of ego and self as a child, and the nature of the parental roles in that process. Regardless of theory, NPD is characterized by extremely low self-esteem, which is compensated for by delusions of grandeur and megalomania, a narcissistic neuroses. With the propensity to act only on behalf of one's self, the unbridled need to feed one's ego, and the objectification of others to serve the power-hungry needs of megalomania, it is easy to see how this can be a recipe for disaster, especially when wrapped in a charismatic personality.

One of the most well known examples of megalomania in modern history was Adolf Hitler. A street waif, Hitler wasn't content rising through the ranks to become the military leader of Germany. His megalomania drove him to aspire to conquer the entire world. Being born into a "superior race" also wasn't enough for the mentally ill Hitler. Instead he wanted to wipe out all other races. This need to destroy everything outside of what he perceived as an extension of himself is a classic though horrifically illustrated example of megalomania. Paradoxically, a person who exhibits such tremendous ego and self-confidence in reality has such low self-esteem and such a fragile ego that he cannot abide any expression other than his own, for fear of annihilation of the self. Therefore everything that is not under his control is perceived as a threat.

While genocide is an extreme example, serial killers may also suffer from megalomania. They objectify, then sacrifice their victims to exercise total control with a complete lack of empathy for the suffering of others.

The principles or characteristics of NPD and megalomania can also be expressed in lesser degrees or in a different fashion by those we might consider more mainstream than genocidal maniacs and serial killers. Among dictators, fundamentalists, and politicians we find those who view themselves as morally superior with the willingness to sacrifice, kill or risk the safety of others considered inferior, to assert their own agendas. Though there are legitimate circumstances in which leaders must exercise civil or military force, or religious zealots can profess solemn beliefs, the line between religiosity and fanaticism, between duty and megalomania can be a gray one. This is how the term has become part of our culture's vernacular.

Megalomania is also sometimes associated with bipolar disorder; a depressive illness that is characterized by mood swings from extreme lows to extreme highs. During the latter cycle, people often suffer delusions of grandeur and feelings of infinite capability. They talk about unrealistic plans and goals as if these plans and goals are within their grasp.

Schizophrenia, a mental illness characterized by a split personality, delusions, hallucinations and extreme paranoia, is also often found alongside megalomania.

NPD, megalomania, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia can all be treated with medications. If you or someone you know is experiencing manic moods, unrealistic delusions or antisocial behavior, professional treatment is necessary. Unlike a virus or cold, these disorders will not improve without treatment.

Joelski
07-09-05, 04:22 PM
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.












:D

Joelski
07-09-05, 04:23 PM
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.
Schizophrenics are also compulsive.












:D


Stop that!!!

Sean O'Gorman
07-09-05, 04:25 PM
dm if you were that concerned about me, you would've kept this to just a PM. ;)

fourrunner
07-09-05, 04:28 PM
All of a sudden I'm starting to feel a bit Paranoid ... !

devilmaster
07-09-05, 05:13 PM
Part of me thought starting this thread was funny....

The other part of me is very serious.... This isn't the only definition on megalomania that I've read. And part of me seriously wonders about it. Losing one's father to the man who becomes your step-father. Perhaps Mom was too busy loving her own life to care about her son's. Does that fit into the above definition of possible cause? I think so.

Is this a stretch? yes. Only because i don't know TG personally or ever have dealt with him. (unless heckling him directly counts. which it should, but probably doesn't.) I see some smoke here. Perhaps those here who know Robin can get his opinion or someone on the teams that have dealt with TG personally can better speak to this.

In the end, it won't make a lick of difference. But as I read more and more about megalomania and other diseases, I am left with many unanswered questions.

The biggest being - what if the split and destruction of OW could have been spared by a simple bottle of perscription medication?

fourrunner
07-09-05, 05:25 PM
If life were only that simple ... but it can be, that's the sad part ...

Father Murdered ... Mother "out to lunch" .... Crazy Money .... Surrounds self with people that praise you, and reinforce your every thought ... Most everyone else smarter than you ... but money is the "great equalizer" you could be " Beetlejuice" , but the money makes you prettier, smarter, and more talented, and enough people think it's true ... and want to be your friend !!

Yes I'm sure he's a "sick puppy" ... but the yes men block the office door!!
Especially to the Doctor that has the cure!!!

B3RACER1a
07-09-05, 05:34 PM
Did you guys see that???






Neither did I. :D

IlliniRacer
07-09-05, 08:28 PM
Just because you're parinoid doesn't mean they're not after you.