Current Events > I think I might be a sociopath, AMA

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That's the spirit.

would you cut an adorable puppy into bite-size pieces on camera for money?

would you do it even without the promise of money?
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nurblug posted...

would you cut an adorable puppy into bite-size pieces on camera for money?

no
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Do you see people as objects that you merely pretend to show respect to out of practical necessity?

okay dr psychologist with the self-diagosis
tell me why you feel you are one

Nope. There are millions of fake sociopaths. 99% of them actually have a different psychological disorder.

RoboLaserGandhi posted...

Do you see people as objects that you merely pretend to show respect to out of practical necessity?

No
hotcegaI posted...

okay dr psychologist with the self-diagosis
tell me why you feel you are one

I really don't feel emotional connections to people. I cried when my cat died, but I felt nothing when my grandfather died or when my cousin died. I only seem to have strong emotional reactions when something directly affects me, and I'm not sure I care about my friends as people so much as they're other people with common interests.
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BestOfTheBest posted...

Nope. There are millions of fake sociopaths. 99% of them actually have a different psychological disorder.

I'm sure it probably isn't sociopathy, but "inability to form enomtional connections to people" is the best way I can describe the symptoms I described above.
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https://behavenet.com/diagnostic-criteria-3017-antisocial-personality-disorder

A. There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:

(1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
(2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
(3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
(4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
(5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
(6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
(7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

B. The individual is at least age 18 years.

C. There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.

D. The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode.

Idk dude you tell me.
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Garioshi posted...

I really don't feel emotional connections to people. I cried when my cat died, but I felt nothing when my grandfather died or when my cousin died. I only seem to have strong emotional reactions when something directly affects me, and I'm not sure I care about my friends as people so much as they're other people with common interests.

That... doesn't mean you're a sociopath.
I mean if you really are concerned, go visit a doctor

hotcegaI posted...

Garioshi posted...

I really don't feel emotional connections to people. I cried when my cat died, but I felt nothing when my grandfather died or when my cousin died. I only seem to have strong emotional reactions when something directly affects me, and I'm not sure I care about my friends as people so much as they're other people with common interests.

That... doesn't mean you're a sociopath.
I mean if you really are concerned, go visit a doctor

Garioshi posted...

I'm sure it probably isn't sociopathy, but "inability to form enomtional connections to people" is the best way I can describe the symptoms I described above.

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Garioshi posted...

I'm sure it probably isn't sociopathy, but "inability to form enomtional connections to people" is the best way I can describe the symptoms I described above.

At all? Then it's some sort of disorder. Not that disorders are bad all the time. see high functioning /x/y/z (psycho, socio, druggie, whatever), you can sitll live your life just fine.

hotcegaI posted...

Garioshi posted...

I'm sure it probably isn't sociopathy, but "inability to form enomtional connections to people" is the best way I can describe the symptoms I described above.

At all? Then it's some sort of disorder. Not that disorders are bad all the time. see high functioning /x/y/z (psycho, socio, druggie, whatever), you can sitll live your life just fine.

If not not at all, it's definitely severely limited.
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Garioshi posted...

If not not at all, it's definitely severely limited.

It could really be anything.
It could be depression, sign of socio, psycho, edgy person going through a phase, whatever. Go see atherpaist if you're concerned otherwise just carry on and don't do anything dumb like break the law

The closest thing to what you've described is schizoid.

Doesn't sound like you are from what you've posted. Honestly just sounds like you're introverted. Maybe depression or some slight social thing but you'll need more details for that.
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nurblug posted...

would you cut an adorable puppy into bite-size pieces on camera for money?

would you do it even without the promise of money?

You're confusing psychopath for sociopath
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Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but what you likely have is mild autism. They are commonly confused.

voldothegr8 posted...

nurblug posted...

would you cut an adorable puppy into bite-size pieces on camera for money?

would you do it even without the promise of money?

You're confusing psychopath for sociopath

Hes not, you are. Psychopathy is an innate (aka from birth) lack of emotions in its basic sense. Sociopathy is when it is caused by external factors

frozenshock posted...

https://behavenet.com/diagnostic-criteria-3017-antisocial-personality-disorder

A. There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:

(1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
(2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
(3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
(4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
(5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
(6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
(7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

B. The individual is at least age 18 years.

C. There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.

D. The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode.

Idk dude you tell me.

My cousin exhibits all these behaviors but florishes in social situations due to his charisma and good looks what would that place him as?
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Orthopox12 posted...

frozenshock posted...

https://behavenet.com/diagnostic-criteria-3017-antisocial-personality-disorder

A. There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:

(1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
(2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
(3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
(4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
(5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
(6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
(7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

B. The individual is at least age 18 years.

C. There is evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.

D. The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode.

Idk dude you tell me.

My cousin exhibits all these behaviors but florishes in social situations due to his charisma and good looks what would that place him as?

Ted Bundy.
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Sounds like you're depressed and have been long enough to become apathetic towards almost everything. It's easy to feel bad at the loss of a pet because they're seen as innocent, love filled, little creatures. People aren't innocent and dying is an inevitable reality we all face which make it easier to shrug off.

Talk to a shrink, close friend, family, or random people online. Whatever you're most comfortable with but talk to someone.
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I'm sure you could label my extreme aversion to friendships and general intimacy as a mental illness but I prefer to just accept it.
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(1) failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
(2) deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
(3) impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
(4) irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
(5) reckless disregard for safety of self or others
(6) consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
(7) lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another

Sounds like James Bond.
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