Sociopath Feelings

[blunomore]

The truth of the matter is that nobody is 100% 'normal'.

Even if we do not have (diagnosed!) mental disorders, we all lean a little bit towards this or that. Very comforting thought.

 

[Dolby]

A decent article for those that may be interested in a relationship with a sociopath - don't!

http://www.sociopathworld.com/2012/08/possessions-and-exploits.html

As one blog reader said, “There really is nothing more amusing or exciting or fun than turning a smart, beautiful, resourceful person into a personal plaything.” It is a game, but I am not necessarily interested in the spoils so much as the maneuvering.

For the exploits, the pleasure is in gaining and exercising influence over them. I am never infatuated with my possessions, but I am for my exploits.

 

[STS]

And it would appear that psychopaths are better able to mimic proper societal behaviour than sociopaths.

a psychopath doesn't properly interpret reality, a sociopath does but is indifferent. sociopathic behaviour is similar to comparing to someone buying a new car or someone getting hurt. a normal person would get excited while a sociopath would be indifferent and just see it as a car. obviously sociopaths get excited but for people there are different things that they get excited about

 

[STS]

So does sociopaths know they are or do they think its normal?

you get an idea when you notice people get upset by things you don't. it's hard to tell because society makes us indifferent to suffering through media and other people, but labeling somebody a sociopath is normally just a generalisation in any case

 

[w1z4rd]

A decent article for those that may be interested in a relationship with a sociopath - don't!

http://www.sociopathworld.com/2012/08/possessions-and-exploits.html

As one blog reader said, “There really is nothing more amusing or exciting or fun than turning a smart, beautiful, resourceful person into a personal plaything.” It is a game, but I am not necessarily interested in the spoils so much as the maneuvering.

For the exploits, the pleasure is in gaining and exercising influence over them. I am never infatuated with my possessions, but I am for my exploits.

Good advice this this. Stay the fluck away from the paths

 

[Dolby]

I've learnt this now.

The girl played me like fiddle ; telling me what I want to hear and using my like a toy. She could have written that article herself - but if I could ask her a question it'd be 'why?'

Of all the guys to mess with, she selected a soft, gentle person to target and play with :/ But I'll have the last laugh - I hold grudges for years ...

 

[rubytox]

Nope. Bipolar or BPD disorder isn't the same as genuine psychopathy. Narcissism is a characteristic of psychopathy, though.

Bipolar and BPD are mood disorders, while psychopathy is a personality disorder.

Narcissism features in Borderline Personality Disorder - note, it is a personality disorder. Other symptoms of BPD which overlaps with Antisocial Personality Disorder is a lack of sympathy, depression. A person suffering from BPD share many of the diagnostic criteria of a sociopath (Anitsocial Personality Disorder is the correct description). Bi-Polar is not the same as BPD. Bi-Polar is classified as a mood disorder. While we all lean more towards one or the other personality type, not all of us suffer from mood disorders.

Diagnosing psychological disorders is a highly specialized field and not something that can be done over a cup of tea. Psychopaths are known to hide their less attractive traits and can even fool a psychiatrist or experienced psychologist. In fact, of all the personality disorders, it could be more difficult to diagnose a Antisocial Personality Disorder than any of the other disorders.

Unless you know for sure that a person is diagnosed with a personality disorder, it is not a good idea to hang labels and 'spread the news'. When your paths cross with a psychopath, you might not even know this until it is way to late to back out. They are extremely manipulative and they don't walk around with a sign on their foreheads to warn others to stay out of their way. Mostly men are diagnosed with APD and trust me, most people will not see a psychopath when he sits in their lounge.

http://www.ehu.es/echeburua/pdfs/Personality Disorders in DSM-V.pdf

 

[Fuma]

Of all the guys to mess with, she selected a soft, gentle person to target and play with

Right there.

They are EXTREMELY good in targeting (or scouting) a person they can easily manipulate (emotionally, financially, etc...) and deceive. I was married to one. Once they figure out that you "woke up", you have no use for them.

They are very insecure people though. So they use manipulation, deceit, aggression as a defensive mechanism.