The two questions Freud proposes are:

1. How does narcissism relate to auto-eroticism, that is, obtaining sexual gratification from one's own body?
2. Is it important to distinguish libido which takes the form of sexually charged desire from the basic impulses of the ego such as self-preservation?

In responding to the first question, Freud makes a crucial statement: "I may point out that we are bound to supposed that a unity comparable to the ego cannot exist in the individual from the start; the ego has to be developed" (76-77). This is a fundamental theoretical argument, the one on which Jacques Lacan bases his arguments in "The Mirror Stage."

Auto-eroticism is a condition that pre-exists the formation of the ego; elsewhere Freud refers to the "polymorphous perversity" of the infant. Since narcissism is defined as an investment of libido in the ego, the ego and narcissism must come into being concurrently. Freud seems to suggest here that narcissism is a later stage in human development than auto-eroticism, but it is important to remember that narcissism does not replaceauto-eroticism; as with most features of psychic life in the Freudian model, earlier stages continue to persist alongside later developments.

In responding to the second question, Freud digresses for a moment to reflect on the relationship between speculative theory and empirical observation. Freud seeks to reinforce the status of psychoanalysis as a science; he insists that rather than proceeding from clearly defined concepts--which allow for neat, logical argumentation--the scientist must "face the facts," taking into careful account the actual nature of phenomena that do not always correspond to the concepts and assumptions of the theories that claim to explain them.

'Even as I begin reimagining narcissus, I am caught in at echo chamber wherer disputatious discourses resonate off one another, creating polyphonic moments of harmony followed by the harshest of atonal dicords.' - Narcissuss Transformed Gray Kochhor - Lindgren (3)

'Trapped in an infinitley reflecting hall of mirrors... Perhaps there is a way out, a way beyond the reflective mirrorings, perhaps not.' Narcissuss Transformed Gray Kochhor - Lindgren (3)

Exploring the idea that narcissistic behaviour encloses its host, both erratic and calm characteristics resonate off echother, creating a back and forth effect, stuck in this 'hall of mirrors'. This reflection is the subject of the object and Lawrence C'ohoone explains that these two states may merge, the person may only become the appearance of an appearance.

The Story of Narcissus

The Story of Narcissus reflects how important it is not to get lost in ones reflection as, Orlan suggests.  The story is a tale of unrequited love, firstly of Narcissus to Echo and secondly of Narcissus' reflection to Narcissus. The link of this story with mental health is apparent and links closely with Freud's psycho-sexual stages of adolescence. 
Full story found through this link http://narcissus.info/the-story-of-narcissus.html

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http://www.vanessabeecroft.com/frameset.html

Humans usually have 20 primary teeth (also called deciduous, baby, or milk teeth) and 32 permanent teeth. Among primary teeth, ten are found in the (upper) maxilla and the other ten in the (lower) mandible.

Myself

I have 5 Tatoos
I have 3 Piecings
I have 29 Teeth
I have 1 Ring

I am 53291

Carolee Scheenmann - 'got back to the body, which is where all the splits in western culture occur'

http://www.eai.org/title.htm?id=6800
This website explains also how her 'Ask a Goddess' performance involves her 'turning into a howling wolf or crawling across the projection area, squealing like a pig.' can mirror the carnival narcisitic behaviour we talked about.

Carolee Schneemann

The Vulva speaks: "If the traditions of patriarchy split the feminine into debased/glamorized, sanitized/ bloody, madonna/whore... fractured body, how could Vulva enter the male realm except as "neutered" or neutral... "castrated"?

This is on a performance called 'Ask the Goddess' -
In this 1991 performance, Schneemann personifies the vulvic realm in an exploration/ examination of the cultural taboos and secret histories of the vulva. Vulva's direct interaction with the viewer creates a visual, verbal and experiential dialogue with the audience

http://www.caroleeschneemann.com/works.html

Pipilotti rist – Open my glade (2000)  16 images for 1min, 9am – midnight at quarter past the hour – time square new York. April 6 – may 20^th

Pg 84...‘A collection of filtered poetic images that are exploded details of our subconscious and our daily lives.’

Carolee Schneeman's 'Cycladic Imprints'

'Transforming the female impuissant object into active subject. She triumphs in her mission to reclaim the female body and it's pictoral representation from it's role as passive conscript of the male gaze' (Schneemann 2003:256)

Carolee Schneeman's 'Cycladic Imprints'

'Schneemann creates a theatrical space in which she challenges what she percieves as the master narrative of men of genius inspired by the female body as a muse'

'The sometimes dangerous lifestyle may more generally reflect sensation-seeking or impulsivity (e.g., risky sex, bold financial decisions).'

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smh.com.au%2Flifestyle%2Flifematters%2Fnew-generation-infected-by-narcissism-says-psychologist-20110302-1bewf.html&h=e43220idkYlbBZnz-qj36RaaljQ

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/new-generation-infected-by-narcissism-says-psychologist-20110302-1bewf.html

Carolee schneemann

http://www.caroleeschneemann.com/works.html

Orlan

'narcissism is important, as long as one does not get lost in one's reflection'