Psychiatrist Breaks Down Psychopaths From Movies & TV | GQ

[@emmamix]

Describing a psychopath's routine as something you might see in GQ _while doing a video for GQ_ has to be the greatest power move I've ever seen.

[@wediddy1624]

Yes this was like a low key diss to gq lol

[@OriginalPiMan]

And then GQ was not so insulted by it, so they were willing to keep that defacto advertising in the final edit.

[@tapiocaweasel]

Under rated comment

[@GoblinxChild]

You could feel the GQ producer cringing behind the camera.

[@CordaroBlu]

Also whole dressed like a stereotypical movie villain

[@RogueJyn]

Anakin: *kills younglings* Eric: "that's a major red flag"

[@bluecollarmenproductions]

😂

[@JediBunny]

Lollll yes

[@linhhoang1363]

I don't get it though

[@evanhayes5891]

@@linhhoang1363 It's a weird way Gen Z's frame jokes. Sorry!

[@daviddrouant2852]

@@bluecollarmenproductions nooooooooooooo

[@ZergrushEddie]

"Granted, killing younglings is never acceptable so that raises a red flag in my head." Thank you, doctor, for that brilliant analysis. :)

[@Yoko4797]

I think his point was that juvenile offenders might not have psychopathic traits but will still do crazy stuff simply because their brain hasn't developed fully.

[@paulwingert9993]

pSycHoloGy

[@jasperclydeinsd592]

Even if they’re naughty?

[@romantic_hippie]

Lol

[@2025-e4n]

Killing 'younglins' is acceptable as since it was War.

[@christopherpadilla715]

Eric’s analysis on Joe Goldberg in You was actually insightful. “Serial killers can have relationships with other people but ultimately it’s about them and what they can get out of it.” Joe was always trying to find someone to fill that hole of abandonment placed by his mother.

[@orangewarm1]

no $hit - he's a psychologist.

[@r0ckmom]

The abandonment fears and lack of self is a borderline symptom, the sinking your teeth into others and refusing to let go because you can’t be alone is too. I really like that people are looking into Joe’s psyche, and it’s cool because there’s a lot of layers to dissect there.

[@hubabaloop]

@@orangewarm1“Was actually insightful” 😂 glad Christopher approves

[@aghia5709]

huh, interesting

[@McGriddle69]

I'm glad he said Anakin was not a psychopath. I think his explanation that he has more BPD symptoms makes much more sense. Part of the reason Anakin even turned to the dark side is because he had this love for padme which made him do anything he could to make sure his vision of her death didn't come true. His fear blinded him so much that he essentially did the opposite of his goal which was that he ended up having some responsibility in her death.

[@vanyadolly]

Yep, the dude's problem is that he's too emotional, not the other way around.

[@ConnarKent]

​@vanyadolly and because of the jedis fesr of it, could not teach him how to deal with jt

[@rykehuss3435]

The main reason he turned to the dark side is because his mother got murdered, and then Palpatine manipulated him using that.

[@Xfacta12482]

@@rykehuss3435 How did Padme actively manipulate him? No hate, genuinely curious why you think that

[@lainiwakura666]

@@Xfacta12482no palpatine. The monstermash dude with the yellow eyes

[@elgatocapibara]

Titlte should be: "Psychiatrist analizes Star Wars' Anakin Skywaker, and explains why he became a Sith Lord, but does not grant him the rank of psychopath"

[@Locke19901]

This is outrageous

[@diegorivera5291]

@@Locke19901It's Unfair

[@whothefcares2687]

@@diegorivera5291 How can you be in a Video about the breakdown of Psychopaths and not be a Psychopath

[@susrainn7455]

@@whothefcares2687 then why are you here

[@whothefcares2687]

@@susrainn7455 you ruined it

[@L.C.Sweeney]

I love how he knows everything about Star Wars

[@Vic-Vega]

At this point, who doesn't?

[@seppyq3672]

@@Vic-Vega whose aniken?

[@Vic-Vega]

@@seppyq3672 That's not how you spell that.

[@slim6476]

@@Vic-Vega me

[@Jaydogg222]

@@Vic-Vega Kathleen Kennedy

[@th1rte3n62]

Can we have a “Graphic Designer Breaks Down Paul Allan’s Business Card” ?

[@emoxvx]

I actually think there's already one video on that here on YT.

[@lumilikha]

There is!

[@d00ks]

Dorsia

[@andmicbro1]

Yeah someone already did that. Basically it's all bogus. But still a great scene.

[@crazypyrotev]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zGZmewarime9U here it is

[@Magnulus76]

Anakin being borderline makes sense. He's not really cold and unfeeling (if anything he's overly passionate). He's a control freak that can't fix his world, and the more he tries the worse things get, which just digs him deeper into crossing moral boundaries. That's the big shift in the Star Wars series prequels. Vader is revealed to be just a tragic henchman, who has resigned himself to doing evil because he feels trapped by his own predicament.

[@kissarococo2459]

BPDs also always have a favorite person to latch onto, first his mom, then Obi-Wan, then Padme and Palpatine and in the end it was Luke.

[@adrianaperezz3351]

Kathy Bates’ performance in Misery is truly amazing

[@Ontgo-dt9fc]

It’s a little triggering because I lived with someone like her, it was horrible

[@skyofthelivingdead]

She portrayed someone you have to walk on eggshells around constantly to a perfect T. It’s a genuinely scary performance.

[@demh7823]

She didn't win the Oscar for nothing!

[@LetsSingTheDoomSong]

​@Ontgo-dt9fc oh ew, really? Just an unrelated roommate, or a family member? 😮

[@Ontgo-dt9fc]

@@LetsSingTheDoomSong Unrelated roommate, and yeah it was bad. I might make a video about it at some point. Police called, everything.

[@katieheys8564]

I'm more impressed he got a facial mask off in one go as I thought that was impossible

[@Deadpool784]

Yeah I wonder how many times they had to film that shot

[@coal2710]

@@Deadpool784 1.

[@rubenolguin727]

It’s only possible for psychopaths lol

[@thisIsFunnyLolz]

Let’s see Paul Allen’s face mask removal

[@danialyousaf6456]

@@thisIsFunnyLolz just watch suicide squad.

[@daniellesolari6995]

I'm so glad to see Eric back, he's fantastic and breaks everything down in such a concise and non-judgmental way

[@islabee94]

He's so good! I'm pleasantly surprised

[@DJG_Studios]

As a nerd, I like how much he resembles Matt Smith

[@wendyl5279]

I vacillate between seeing him as Clark Kent and the Scarecrow.

[@graceartsy4414]

that's what I feel like Psychology, Psychiatry, etc. is supposed to be carried out, going about the research/patients in an unbiased way even if what the evidence shows or what patients might reveal about themselves

[@mikehawkheir5554]

Dont fall for the man, fall for the lecture.

[@jimmyispromo]

Shoot, Clark Kent went into psychology

[@michaeloftaoism]

yeah we know who he really is

[@SeleneC.]

*Psychiatry (the difference is that in order to become a Psychiatrist you have to finish Med School first, also a Psychiatrist can do things a psychologist can’t such as prescribe medication.)

[@bradleypalmer7980]

Doctor banner huh… 🤔🤔🤔

[@canadianeh4792]

He would have to go to the gym and gain about 50lbs but I can see it.

[@DesdemonaDeCay]

What are you talking about? It's the eleventh Doctor, not Clark Kent.

[@kingcutler953]

They dropped the ball not letting him do "The Talented Mr. Ripley" or "Primal Fear".

[@hopsiepike]

Or Strangers on a Train, or The Night of the Hunter.

[@plumtiara]

4:31 Amen to that. Reason I never ever shared the fact that I have bipolar disorder with anyone is, people think we are crazy and also believes other stereotypical things they found in shows or movies.

[@jennistone8740]

Same here! I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar and borderline traits quite a while ago and opened up to my family and partner about it, they have often times used it to belittle me or point out ALL of my emotions as disproportionate and crazy. You make yourself vulnerable and an easy target, because people thing they understand you and that they’re always a step ahead. So many times people with personality disorders are mirrors of their surrounding and can’t regulate emotions OTHERS have projected on to them. But somehow it always gets turned around to you being the toxic one, the hostile one, the aggressive one. Because you have the diagnosis.

[@plumtiara]

@@jennistone8740 indeed. I’m sorry you had to go through that. Then there comes people who doesn’t even consider it as an illness and think we are just pretending for attention.

[@crystalfajman3732]

The Jedi also taught Anakin that ALL emotions were bad. And the only way to not fall to the Dark side was to suppress or avoid all emotion. That was a dangerous line of thinking for someone with Anakin's personality traits

[@TheDarkSidePoet]

This is incorrect. Jedi train as to not allow emotions to cloud their judgement but rather use logic & reason. It's about not letting their emotions get the better of them, for the exact reason above wherein Anakin turns into a mass murderer over his personal attachments. "Control, control, you must learn control!" - Yoda

[@SirBigWater]

Which is why they said he was too old for training at first. Because if he was younger they could better mold him with their views

[@corruptangel6793]

@@ar-yj8lb what was Anakin gonna do if he could go see her? She's a slave outside of the Republic's borders in what is essentially a foreign nation. Buy her? Maybe, but there's no guarantee Watto would sell, especially when she was his only slave after Anakin was freed.

[@cthklh1458]

yeah. i think some part of his acting out had to do with the council not making him a master.

[@lordofentropy]

Reading too much into it, what caused Anakin's down fall was the sand, it's coarse and rough and irritating, it gets everywhere.

[@answer1840]

I grew up with a psychopath brother. Hard to explain to people. Videos like these give me some comfort, because this man explains what a psychopath is and that a psychopath does not form a bond unless there is something to gain. The bond is never really there. Manipulation is everywhere around the corner. For my brother, it became a game. He played with people's trust and then hurt them, either physically or mentally. There is something completely unpredictable about it, because his actions were logical only for him.

[@chaitanyaghuge540]

did he ever hurt you?

[@visassess8607]

How did you figure out he was a psychopath and didn't have another personality disorder?

[@CP-ir3ft]

@@visassess8607 probably diagnosed

[@oceaneo4603]

Wow ! I hope your folks tried to do something so you would feel protected in some way.

[@BunnyFoooFoo]

I understand you so much. Grew up with dad diagnosed as psyco then as bpd but how who refused any treatment since he was always "fine". He still only talks to me if he gains something and would hurt us in really twisted way as punishment (never hit me directly but he would destroy our toys and then hide them in our clothings so we find them later and more stuff) it's hard and took a lot of therapy to see him as a human who's sick more than my dad. Hang in there

[@danabarakat1816]

What I really liked is him pointing out something that people forget is true: people with a mental illness are far more likely to be victims of violence than committing violence themselves.

[@glass.hammer]

And people with personality disorders *were* traumatized in such a way that they developed that disorder.

[@danabarakat1816]

@@glass.hammer Yeah, definitely. Good point.

[@tomas_nehyba]

@@glass.hammer in Some cases the personality disorder is genetic, though.

[@rumi1970dg]

@@tomas_nehyba yeah..as its said, psychopaths are born, sociopaths are made

[@MiotaLee]

I have a friend who was taken advantage of because of her disability. She didn't fully comprehend what was happening to her until it was too late. It's an unfortunate strategy that R-words use, they pick out people who either can't or won't defend themselves. It's disgusting.

[@thedankswordsmantm]

I always loved the Clone Wars series because it brought more context to who Anakin was and why he turned. The guy was a child they turned into the face/hope of an entire organization. By his teenage years his "peacekeeping" cult is leading a war and he's relied on by the Jedi and the Republic as one of their best commanders and the best pilot. He's leading tens of thousands of lives, training a padawan (who leaves because she doesn't agree with how the Jedi act anymore), and has to hide what's important to him everyday. All this while growing up and is still a young man. Makes him seem less like a sniveling brat and more like a man who breaks.

[@SK22000]

I had a commanding officer who was a forensic psychiatrist, he was the most terrifying person I have ever met. Not quite Hannibal but equally terrifying

[@le_th_]

It's a sign of weakness to me when someone has to you terror to lead their direct reports, like they have no other skill set.

[@acspicer]

Psychiatrists are generally weirdos. Competent weirdos, but weirdos nonetheless

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

⁠@@le_th_ ... when someone has to terrorize* you* ...

[@taylorcroft6757]

As someone with Borderline Personality Disorder, I always appreciate when the expert makes a special point during the interview to explicitly clarify that people with mental illnesses, especially those with the frequently criminalized ones like psychopathy and BPD, are not likely to be dangerous. We’re human just like everyone else, and we’re a million times more likely to be a threat to ourselves than to another soul. It gives me hope that the stigma against mental illness is starting to wane.

[@sijmen4576]

@@impact0r mic drop

[@MsTriangle]

PDs are not mental illnesses though

[@gaminikokawalage7124]

@@MsTriangle what's the difference exactly

[@gaminikokawalage7124]

@@brianbarber9218 ohh. Good explanation. Thanks for clarifying

[@sonyblank1487]

"Taylor" of course it's a name like that.

[@canadianeh4792]

I'd love to see him do "Dexter" Dex talks throughout the series about how he's a psychopath but exhibits a lot of traits that really don't fit with psychopathy, sociopathy or narcissism. Late in the series, as his relationships progressed (particularly with Rita and his sister), I started wondering if it was his adoptive father who really made Dex a serial killer by training him for murder instead of getting him treatment for his obvious PTSD. It's a great series for such an analysis because you get the internal monologue.

[@Yoko4797]

I always wanted to start that series but my friends keep saying it has a bad ending and hence not worth it??

[@canadianeh4792]

@@Yoko4797 it's really good. As with most shows it does go downhill towards the end but it's definitely worth watching.

[@psychovoice3827]

That would be intresting. I have read a analysis where they mentioned that Dexter has schizophrenia and his father and also brian was never realy how we saw it in the series.Just imagine that his father never told him how to kill and that was all part of his schyzophrenia. Dont forget that he saw hallucinations of Brian and his father.

[@Damnthosebloossuckers]

@@Yoko4797 Dexter is one of my favorite series of all time it’s 100 percent worth watching it. Yes the ending is awful which is why they are coming back years later to make a limited series to correct the awful ending. Just like the last season of Game of Thrones was horrible it’s still the greatest series of all time. Watch Dexter!!

[@ToomanyFrancis]

@@Damnthosebloossuckers It's not coming back to correct the awful ending, the ending was never the ending. The show writers have always said that they planned to bring the show back, that's why he didn't die at the end of the last season.

[@deathraygonzo6339]

Force strangling gf: "He seems to be more towards the Sith world."

[@quackaddict2203]

That's because there was no discussion and consent beforehand lol

[@garyjones2561]

*Wife, noob.

[@XanderFenikkusu]

I somehow don't think that's nearly as bad as killing multiple children

[@citizen_deb]

😂😂😂

[@PeanutStrawberry]

Cinema Therapy did a video on Anakin, and they said, as Dr Bender said himself, he would qualify for BPD, Borderline Personality Disorder. Some of the symptoms include (but are not limited to): fear of abandonment; unstable relationships; unclear or shifting self-image; impulsive, self-destructive behaviors; extreme emotional swings; chronic feelings of emptiness; and explosive anger.

[@SlapstickGenius23]

In other words, poor Darth Vader has complex ptsd.

[@jeremiahmcanally6916]

Misery is an excellent movie and Kathy Bates' performance as the definitely-not-ok "rescuer" is seriously unnerving. Good to see it brought to the attention of those who may not have been aware of it.

[@harlemraider3347]

I mean she did win the Oscar for Best Actress for it so obviously

[@le_th_]

She is quietly terrifying...excellent acting.

[@raeraebadfingers]

HE DIDN'T GET OUT OF THE COCKADOODIE CAR

[@felixdom9693]

I watch that movie and it scares me send chill down my spine bro but yeah the actress acting skill is incredible

[@XristosKarasavvas]

I love that movie. Everyone was awesome in it. I'm your number one fan still gets me!

[@Lunartcy]

I wish he has his own podcast about mental health or talks about the mental health of fictional characters.

[@faj4335]

Or just star wars

[@g33xzi11a]

Psychology in Seattle does a lot of fictional character analysis with more nuance and accuracy than a lot of these kinds of things have, usually with a deep dive on a single character. Just know the KZbin channel and the podcast are very different content wise. The show is more of a reaction channel to relationship-based reality television, the podcast is more academic in nature with fictional character and hot topic psychological analyses, episodes or even a series of episodes committed to exploring a single disorder in-depth, and listener Mail. There are also a few episodes that are miscellaneous entertainment and don’t have a particular appeal to psychology.

[@electriksheep1508]

@@g33xzi11a i love psychology in seattle

[@Grace-op6yf]

u should watch cinema therapy

[@visassess8607]

@@g33xzi11a Where can I find his podcast?

[@marissamoreno3124]

I love how no matter the person when you mention star wars to a fan they try to hold back all their star wars knowledge but it just starts to vomit out uncontrollably. Relatable content.

[@Extrophobic]

Now I just want him to analyse the whole You series

[@valeriacardona7142]

Need

[@dannyhotemo]

I know right? Including Joe's past and his relationship with Love. And Love herself lol

[@xAlbinopiratex]

"Mental Illness is very rarely associated with violence" THANK YOU! 🙌

[@annablyst6754]

YES....BUT....Also to be noted: Psychopaths are BORN, not made-- they are missing a part of the brain that makes it incurable and untreatable. So it's a personality disorder that, for the sake of society, should be treated as dangerous....as predators.....because they are. It may not be violent, but they are ALWAYS predatory. I say this as someone who has been a victim of one in a massive way. I wish they were all locked up in wards, honestly, as they can only offer cruelty. Mental illness is utterly different and usually venues of treatment and medication offer help, but it still can massively effect all around them when untreated....harm comes in many forms.

[@MariaKoroleva.Realtor]

However, most people committing violent acts experience mental illness, would you not agree????

[@tommyt1971]

Stephen King very famously said that he wrote Misery because it would be his worst nightmare come to life and Annie would be the absolute worst person he could ever meet. Btw, if you ever get the chance to see King speak live, DON’T miss it. He’s one of the funniest celebs I’ve seen give a lecture.

[@cringemuch1243]

10/10 best Jonathan Crane cosplay I've seen. He's so dedicated that he actually got a degree!

[@yammymy]

lmaooo yes

[@juliekim4498]

Now that you pointed it out I cant stop seeing it lol

[@mirceadraculov6515]

Best comment.

[@elhopper3735]

He does look a lot like Crane omg

[@realslimshady6998]

I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS I WAS HOPING HE'D REVIEW HIM. I love Jonathan lmao

[@oldman6386]

Now let's see Paul Allen's break down.

[@constantinvonbuchwald8773]

LMAOOO

[@CardanoWEEDStakePool]

😂😂😂

[@doreck07]

Best comment ever.

[@daditup7097]

Man I wont lie.. this made me laugh 😂

[@lizfinkelstein1323]

Absolutely killed it. LOL.

[@Beauvoir]

I like how he describes Darth Vader’s change of heart as “Hollywoodized”, as opposed to the way a Sith Lord would operate in real life. I’d love a full video of him talking about Star Wars.

[@craigrussell3062]

I thought the same thing! Love to see the non-Hollywood version of the lightning fight on the Death Star observation deck

[@meia1855]

"in real life"???

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Too many SW fanboys/-girls here already only referring to the SW parts, it's creepy.

[@thenablade858]

@@einundsiebenziger5488 It’s the most famous, which is probably why it’s the most commented on. Even though Misery and arguably American Psycho (Bateman echoes Bundy) are more accurate.

[@sagescorner256]

“it’s very important to note that people with mental illness are not inherently dangerous” thanks eric i think this is important too

[@Rowan9132]

I have borderline personality disorder; I am in no shape or form to hurt others on purpose. When I do (emotionally) I do feel guilt. I hate it. But i do also have narcasstic trait too but I do feel remorse. Thank you for bringing the light into this.

[@Stitchwitchstitch]

What I like is how this guy does share and educate that people have TRAITS of mental health disorders, but it doesn’t mean they’ve got the whole thing- like, I have abandonment issues thanks to mentally ill fam and abuse, but having that one aspect doesn’t make me like that lady in Misery!

[@CATDHD]

Narcasstic trait, I heard, can be very advantageous, since the body of someone with those traits can produce its own methamphetamine and even LSD. jk P.S. I have BPD.

[@sadhu7191]

Have u ever been punched in face

[@rickross9829]

stop hurting people

[@CATDHD]

@@rickross9829 clearly, you are a healthy shoe. Easier said than done to bpd people. But, yeah, not hurting people is a solid advice

[@KENSHIROez3260]

Him explaining about Anakin is surprisingly very complex and interesting.. give me a goosebump how he manage to make analysis about him perfectly and show how complex Anakin psychology actually are

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

Not that complex really, just an adolescent on a bad path. But make it deeper if you want that

[@rickross9829]

@@sit-insforsithis1568 The depth they give is far more accurate than what you purport. L nerd

[@sit-insforsithis1568]

@@rickross9829 got any argument for that ? I’ll wait

[@dabtican4953]

@@sit-insforsithis1568 U still waiting?

[@rickross9829]

@@sit-insforsithis1568 "just an adolescent on a bad path" 🤣 Not going to waste my time with you

[@SoCloseToToast]

The remote on the arm rest is giving me anxiety!

[@itdobelikedattho8112]

You mean in his hand

[@ohjordyn8312]

His tie/vest/jacket being so off center is driving me absolutely nuts.

[@Pavia1525]

It’s going to fall!

[@emirkugic]

TikTok: that's a trauma response

[@useraccount2507]

@@emirkugic 😂

[@Amy-yc8lq]

Wow he explained borderline and psychopathy so well. Thank you for explaining the difference between psychopath and mental illness. How not all people with bpd are dangerous psychopaths.

[@jdhfSD63gH]

yeah as someone with bpd it made me really happy to see it talked about reasonably and not painted in a bad light

[@shubhisharma4261]

Bpd r psychopaths

[@jdhfSD63gH]

@@shubhisharma4261 im sorry you've obviously been hurt or know someone whos been hurt by someone with bpd but educate yourself. and by definition thats not even what a psychopath is lol. you can choose to be ignorant and paint us as crazy or you can choose to be a good person and do some actual research. up 2 u

[@abijahdixon2771]

@@shubhisharma4261 psychopaths don't feel remorse, people with bpd do, and very deeply.

[@DisorientedWanderer]

@@shubhisharma4261 people like you are the reason others don't seek help when they need it.

[@ronhithamandal5192]

I love these videos and how you talk about personality disorders not as the measure of a person but as a part of their lives. Thank you for destigmatizing these things.

[@mariagonzalezc.1304]

Im so glad someone is giving more light into NPD and other disorders. Because tbh movies literally give a bad look to many people with those problems.

[@mastod0n1]

I love his insights into how psychopathy isn't necessarily a black or white diagnosis or classification.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

I wouldn’t doubt it becoming a spectrum. It is already. Only when we say “psychopath” we mean full blown fully formed self defining psychopath

[@orangewarm1]

that's what any psychologist should say

[@anttikettunen8601]

If he played the Riddler, it would be spot on.

[@Tattooed_Gent]

I was about to post this haha, if he was wearing a green tie instead of purple would’ve been nice.

[@jangosavdjdubsak1079]

You’re on to something…

[@bryancohoon9333]

Or scarecrow

[@rohithbalakrishnan1376]

I was about to comment "All I see is Riddler."

[@bb-ih9hg]

I was thinking Jonathan Crane

[@toobasaurus23]

I watch evey video Dr Bender gives his insights. A very skilled psychologist and a joy to listen to.

[@anaccount8474]

In the novel Silence of the Lambs it makes it clear that Lecter doesn't fit easily into any clinical diagnosis and isn't diagnosed as a psychopath

[@GetOutsideYourself]

American Psycho is really a masterpiece of storytelling.

[@GunsGoldGlory]

Was it all in his head or did he actually commit all of the murders?

[@abbiemills2047]

No it's a stupid waste of film that makes NO sense and has no value

[@evant3520]

@@abbiemills2047 average riverdale enjoyer

[@jaroddavid5933]

@@GunsGoldGlory both... he actually did kill a lot of those people but the film tried to show that in Wall Street nobody cares and he could get away with all of it and then he started to imagine much worse things like the scene with blowing up the cop car that was just in his head but that expands on his actual murders

[@barker505]

@@GunsGoldGlory it depends. In the movie I think they leave it ambiguous - maybe he made it all up, we have no external confirmation of his kills and we know he imagines things- but in the book he definitely killed a lot of people.

[@joshmackey5127]

Would love to see a “No Country for Old Men” breakdown. Quality choices though, keep the videos coming.

[@Theycallmeninj]

He talked about it in the last video he did although it mightve been for wired but i can’t remember

[@occultsymbols]

The greatest psychopath in movie history is Anton Chigurh.

[@babrdiddle]

Please have him do more psychopaths please. I would love to hear insight on Dexter or Norman Bates (movie vs Bates motel) etc. His responses are clear, thought provoking and thorough imo

[@sarahrosen4985]

But everything with him is psychopath. Never any acknowledgment of sociopaths. As I learned it, the first is born; the second is made.

[@connorhall8463]

@@sarahrosen4985 psychopath and sociopath are actually not diagnosable but rather both are kinda just layman’s terms for a wide range of emotional and mental disorder, mainly anti social personality disorder. Psychopaths are seen as more violent with no emotions while sociopaths are more of a lighter version of this, but again neither are actual diagnosable disorders.

[@dabtican4953]

I think the film title describing Norman Bates as a psycho is short for psychotic not psychopathic.

[@DiabolicalAngel]

Great analysis of Patrick Bateman. What I find interesting is that unlike other movies/books, there was no character improvement of any kind. He's exactly the same way at the conclusion as at the start.

[@persocomz]

as someone with both bpd and npd it makes me genuinely happy and safe knowing there are psychiatrists and other people out there that are working to destigmatize personality disorders and the more "dangerous" mental illnesses overall. thank you

[@n3524]

I did a graduate diploma in psychology and the two most basic/foundational subjects had a really big focus on destigmatising mental illness. The first assignment I ever did in that course was on that topic as well. It's so great hearing this stuff 'in real life' on mainstream media!

[@bluezklewz8351]

This guy, the linguist(?) and Dr Annie Onishi are the best guests on these types of shows. They just have great presence

[@limcritiques]

Eric Singer?

[@bluezklewz8351]

@@limcritiques yess I forgot his name. Thank you

[@MattW5932]

Yep, that would be a fantastic dinner party!

[@noelcruz2891]

wait... no Victor Sweeney? the mortician?

[@stevenlennie]

Would love to hear his thoughts on Mads Mikkelsen portrayal of Hannibal Lecter.

[@HiroJJ94]

same

[@eileenmacias7186]

Yes! Mads was incredible

[@timothyw98]

A very jaded portrayal of Lecter we can all agree.

[@PaolaRL]

Same!

[@gerbil497]

same! thats what i clicked on this for

[@Spiderfan85]

Outside of what Annie did to Paul she was also a serial killer. When she was a nurse she killed 11 infants when she worked in a maternity ward and is responsible for many deaths outside that.

[@AnastasiaR]

In other words, standard healthcare

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

Yep. She was a serial killer for sure.

[@adamant4107]

Amazing Video! This guy really knows how to share difficult information is a way that easily digestible. Enjoyed this thoroughly.

[@sucha_shocker]

I love that he talked about misery! Such a great movie

[@Ward1971man]

I loved his performance in Batman Begins. Wonder when they let him out of Arkham Asylum.

[@BreezyE-d3n]

Bateman begins? Sounds like an awesome movie.

[@ragetobe]

As others have said this guy is more like the joker or riddler!

[@ion_likeu]

@@BreezyE-d3n LMAOOO

[@imeantloveyou5eva]

really appreciated him saying that people with bpd/personality disorders/mental illnesses aren’t violent, thanks dude 👍

[@cabalavatar]

Not necessarily violent ≠ not violent

[@nicholasniebuhr7593]

I would watch a 10 hr video of Eric Bender breaking down "You." Just finished Season 3, I'm sure he'd have a lot to say about Love, too, and their marriage.

[@jikesbadoodle3580]

This man is just perfect for these videos, equal love for both psychology and movies! He’s so awsome!

[@teddybexphillips]

The idea that Anikins frantic efforts to avoid abandonment and loosing everything is what eventually made it in fact happen is somthing i think all people (myself included) with BPD can relate to!

[@thegunslinger1363]

Fun fact: When Anthony Hopkins agent sent him the script for Silence of The Lambs. He initially thought it was a children's story. Btw, for those wondering. It was because of the title.

[@broadway520]

How??

[@max_blak836]

? ... link? or care to share those sources plz? ty

[@sanna9062]

That was only because of the name as far as I know.

[@thegunslinger1363]

@@broadway520 It was because of the title.

[@jibekmechler139]

Why? The title is clearly a nod to lambs being quiet as they are led to slaughter

[@cylondorado4582]

As someone who really enjoyed the the prequels as a kid, I really liked the deep dive into Darth Vader.

[@bobbyblazini]

Plus Jar Jar was supposed to be a Sith Lord...would have been the greatest thing of our generation

[@Imamsimuha]

@@bobbyblazini Ityy57uouh887ukjyjihgoihh8u7Uhhuhuihu8i

[@kendomyers]

@@bobbyblazini The Darth Jar Jar thing would have saved the prequels Without it all I can think about is Jar Jar's numb tongue and the honking creature Obiwon rode in the 2nd prequel: a boring kids movie designed to sell toys, utterly lacking cohesion and direction

[@bobbyblazini]

@@kendomyers ...yeah, I I it was jar jar the whole time

[@agent_albert]

@@kendomyers Nothing could save prequels. Maybe not making prequels.

[@JTS0110]

Great to see him again. Always happy to see more Psychiatrist Breaks Down , i feel like i can listen for hours, shame that this video is only half as long as the 1st one.

[@TheGarmery]

There's a part two that brings the length up to within 5 minutes!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

The manic episode that finally got me diagnosed ironically began with the Carpenters song that goes “I’m on top of the world looking down on creation” being stuck in my head to the point of being unable to do anything but listen to and sing that song for nearly an entire day.

[@shanesaxon6863]

I’ve searched this topic countless Times And finally It’s Showing up in my Feed randomly

[@goober9598]

The way he explained Lecter’s psychotic traits and also analyzed the movie’s details really impressed me

[@casesoutherland4175]

I would love to see his analysis of Hannibal Lecter played by Brian Cox in Manhunter. It's Lecter's very first appearance and I think Cox's performance is criminally underrated!!

[@villainoir]

This video has been on my watch later since forever as I'm afraid of the judgment (yes psychiatrist does that too) but I LOVE this man. Very appreciative and try his best to be educational.

[@danielbryan147]

Fascinating, would love to see him do one on the Always Sunny in Philadelphia lot :)

[@chelzchelzz19]

Yes ! Denis 😂😂

[@evi4043]

you just took the words right out of my mouth!

[@stealyomom]

YES omg

[@Spilled_Pizza]

His talk of the BTK killer always gets me talking. I’ve lived in Park City Kansas my whole life, and my parents met him a couple times. I met him all of once when I was a wee child, I hardly remember there interaction, just that he was rude.

[@12Prophet]

"psychopaths can in fact feel things" Yes. What seemingly most perspectives out there are missing is that, yes psychopaths absolute CAN feel for others. But it's something they choose. It's not automatic. That's the difference. It's like every emotion goes through a border checkpoint. And the psychopath then decides if they want to allow that emotion to go through and feel it or not. Absolute control isn't limited to the world around them, but also includes their self and every aspect they can find. Emotions are the first thing to master. The reason why they seem out of place to others is because, to the psychopath, other people don't seem to do this. The "normal" people are more or less victims of their own emotions. Whereas the psychopath is in near complete control. That alone gives them a significant advantage in social interactions. Because they don't allow outside forces to dictate what they will feel (emotion wise), which includes when they hurt someone or even their self.

[@axlefoxe]

The analysis of anakin was the pleasant surprise I didn't know I needed but wanted to badly once I realized it existed. Well done.

[@shawn576]

I really like this dude. He's amazingly good at explaining things.

[@macmcleod1188]

Yes and he never condescends to the source material.

[@SimoExMachina2]

In the books, Hannibal eventually seduces Clarice and they become lovers. This happens about the same time as the movie "Hannibal", which is sequel to the Silence of the Lambs. Chronologically the first part should actually be the Red Dragon (third in the film franchise), SotL being the second part and Hannibal being the closing chapter.

[@kaelalongawa]

Let me tell you I was shook reading the ending of Hannibal lol

[@lizard3755]

I appreciate him talking about bipolar and explaining what it's really like vs what people think of when we say someone is bipolar. I have bipolar disorder and while I didn't get diagnosed until I was 15, I've experienced symptoms since childhood and it greatly affected both me and my family, who were stuck in a house with me and my unregulated emotions. While I don't generally take it personally when people use bipolar as an adjective for someone's behavior in a colloquial sense it still sucks how misunderstood bipolar disorder tends to be. I've spent hundreds of dollars on projects that ended up unfinished during manic episodes, and they've all been ones where I'm taking (prescribed) medication regularly and going to therapy appointments each month. Even when I'm aware of the fact that my behavior is being influenced by a manic episode it can be difficult to keep myself in check because when you're in that headspace, consequences don't really matter because you've got all this energy and drive and you have all these plans for the things you're going to do and everything's going to be great. Unfortunately you'll always come crashing back down to earth again after playing Icarus, and usually the higher you've soared during your mania, the lower you'll get during the depressive episode that will likely follow. I'm very blessed to have access to the treatments I need and to have family and friends who support me, but even with all of those things I still struggle with my symptoms at times. If I hadn't finally admitted that I wasn't okay and gotten the help I'd needed I probably wouldn't be here today, so hearing my illness be explained for people who may not be familiar with what it really is like is very validating.

[@SporthighlightsS1]

My homie got bpd he also has these crazy phases where he turns to a philosoph and acts smart manipulative and confidence but after days he turns depressed introvert and shy

[@frazzlef4601]

Would love to have seen the movie Nightstalker mentioned here, such an excellent portrayal of sociopathy

[@alexpurol6810]

My wife has borderline personality disorder. Shes the sweetest person ive ever met

[@jennistone8740]

As somebody with BPD this really warmed my heart. You thinking she’s the sweetest person just makes me really hopeful someone will think of me like that and see past my disorder.

[@BeingBetter]

Same.

[@ruthl3ssstudio163]

The thing about Anakin is that he was being influenced by the "Dark Side" of the force. When we think of someone who is a true sociopath that could murder anyone, including a child without remorse, we must remember that being influenced by the Dark Side would be very similar. You would be fueled by rage and power and would feel no remorse for your actions. Remorse would be when Anakin, aka Darth Vader realizes the Emperor is about to kill his son and then throws the Emperor over the railing. This would be a direct shift back to the light side.

[@Jules-gx7xm]

i could listen to this man talk about the mental health of fictional characters for hours

[@CaptainBlueShell]

7:00 *"And into the Electrical Storm that he falls and plummets to his death in..."* _My man... do I have news for you...._

[@besteyldz6601]

I never knew killing someone was a red flag, thank you for this complex analyze Doctor

[@CoolPandaTheMovieNerd]

Eric did a previous video on psychosis and he was brilliant. Glad you guys brought him back.

[@josepetersen7112]

I STILL want a “serial killer breaks down killers” or “cannibal breaks down cannibal scenes” Edit: ..."cannibal breaks down serial killers"

[@nathanielbrill1523]

Destroyer of worlds breaks down Infinity War

[@mountsinai_]

you realize the problem in that idea right

[@josepetersen7112]

@@mountsinai_ Poor supply of cannibals?

[@mzschmidt3937]

serial killer breaks down brands of cereal

[@timjenks]

Fascinating and informative. It's good that he makes a point that mental illness is not frequently associated with violence. But "Granted killing younglings is not normal or acceptable" and "raises a red flag" would be a pretty significant understatement (granted it's a movie but still).

[@SaltNBattery]

While people with mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia aren't inherently violent, they are FAR more likely than the general population to commit violent crimes such as murder and assault. 7 Times more likely in fact. I understand the impulse to swing in the completely opposite direction to combat the stigma but I believe we need to be honest about this stuff, otherwise you're putting people in danger. We're often told by people like this man that people with mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia are more of a danger to themselves than anyone else when experiencing a psychotic episode. While that may be true, it doesn't change the fact that they are exponentially more "dangerous" than the general population. I.e. Far more likely to physically hurt themselves AND others. Countless examples of mothers with Schizophrenia killing their own children (Filicide). These cases are directly related to their Schizophrenia and almost certainly would have never happened had they not been Schizophrenic. As a medical professional, you really should be honest about this stuff, even if it's at the expense of someone's feelings. Human lives are more important than feelings.

[@srhbluerain]

I'm enthralled by this man. Wish he was my Dr. I've been struggling since 12 to find a decent psychiatrist and therapist. It used to be one in the same but unfortunately if you're not wealthy, a psychiatrist will only see you for 15 minutes a month of med management. The system is broken.

[@cd.NekOwareLGBT]

Off to a great start with your asmr dude, real nice. I can really feel my right ear right now man. Real good.

[@joakimlundgren7043]

Some socios apparently are "perfect" parents, friends etc, this has to do with that they found something special they like as an extension of themselves. Like a handbag or favourite shoes.

[@lichking3711]

Being a good parent, or a good friend, etc can be an achievement they seek, and as a result, they can be good just to fulfill that goal, giving good results despite having narcissistic intentions.

[@otteotte7698]

"Where are they now? They are living among us. Average people, average citizens quietly and anonymously making the world a better place."

[@louisc3061]

the incredibles!!!

[@jasethomas5198]

I could hear the music as I read this

[@highadmiraljt5853]

Amogus

[@DuelScreen]

10:24 This was eye-opening for me. Could the common thread be that psychopaths cannot break out of the mental loops that they get caught in? That in some sense they cannot learn like other people? Learning in this sense means to apply past knowledge to future situations.

[@zoli604]

No, their prefrontal cortex is shortened which makes them lack empathy, guilt and stuff like that. They just don't care about people because they can't really. They can do learn tho, their cognitive empathy is usually pretty advanced, that's why they can blend in with normal people.

[@erice5372]

I appreciate how he takes the time to explain there is no direct correlation between violence and personality disorder.

[@rexhazelton6067]

Doc you hit it on the button. You know your stuff very well

[@Nogarda_]

Eric went to a Halloween party as himself and won best costume as 'Clark Kent'.

[@sean_mccadden]

To add to what he was saying about Anakin/Darth Vader, I would agree that hes not a psychopath because he always cared about his kids. The happiness he showed when he found out Padme was pregnant. Not only that but when he faced Luke the first time he went really far out of his way to not kill Luke but only maim him instead.

[@slaaneshi]

You can care about things or people with aspd

[@eggboy3606]

A very common misconception about people with ASPD is that they can't care about or love others beyond a superficial level. Yes, actually we can. It can be more difficult for us because developing genuine emotional connections is harder for us, but it's definitely not impossible. The assumption that we can't is actually pretty harmful and just furthers the stigma surrounding us.

[@jackbuck8433]

ive been waiting so long for this

[@manonlaviggne1085]

Jody foster never saw Anthony Hopkins during the filming of that movie. She did her scenes by herself

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Jody Foster*

[@enderwiggin2917]

@@einundsiebenziger5488 Jodie Foster*

[@herissonrodrigues6058]

There should be an entire episode with Dr. Eric analyzing the series Hannibal! It would be amazing!

[@tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon]

Hannibal and Dexter! I need both of those series, please!!

[@valoire]

Nice to see Blue Velvet on this list. Ya'll went old-school. Would love to see analysis of other Lynch films as well!

[@comeflynextome94]

I'd love to see him (i.e., an actual psychological professional) analyze Lost Highway. Lynch himself said he based the movie around the phrase "psychogenic fugue." Could you imagine how many gazillion hours it'd take for him to analyze all the characters of just the first 2 seasons of Twin Peaks? (Granted I'd watch every single second, but you get my point haha)

[@hem138]

Finally! A single comment talking about blue velvet!

[@indira3292]

I always thought psychopaths were supposed to be masked crazy people, but after watching Eric explain them, it’s really weird how they can be a fellow citizen among us

[@danman7077]

AMONG US!!!!!!!!

[@jakuburban6289]

sus

[@Blernster]

For anyone wondering, I will explain. He's talking about

[@AntonAdelson]

Fellow citizens?? They are our politicians and business owners. Not all. But highly represented among the 1%. And some ppl even follow their lies

[@jakuburban6289]

@@AntonAdelson it's Sus Vs us. We live in a society

[@nikolettahasznosi2432]

Dr Bender is great! I’d love to see more videos with him! Dexter should definitely be on the list, yessss!!!!

[@witchblade100377]

Each time I watch these, I sometimes feel like I'm being diagnosed myself. Makes you think about how you are and things you do without realizing it.

[@TeamCat1128]

It’s refreshing to hear someone educated and well-spoken speak about mental illness and not just spout common cliches. Thank you, Doctor and GQ, for this show.

[@JediBunny]

A round of applause, please, for how well-versed the good doctor here is in Star Wars lore!