yes, not that it would necessarily make a difference, because of the behavior of a sociopath, knowing they are one would not bring a "sudden flash of realization" and therefore would not make much of a difference.
No, you might be an aspie or have some other type of disease, or just a diagnossiss shopping hypochondriac. The later being most likely. Most of the information about socios online is BS, and you need to be diagnossed by a proffessional to be sure. If you are a socio, be glad, it's much better than being a normal boring person.
Yes, if he/she has studied psychopathy. They see their own lack of empathy and guilt as traits that make them superior to everyone else, though. BTK called it "Factor X". They know how society expects people to look and behave. That's how they are able to blend in. They can mimic the thoughts and feelings of normal people.
Absolutely. Psychopaths come in all shapes and sizes. Some are very, very intelligent and have a great deal of insight into their own behavior. Others, however, may not even know what a psychopath is.
I've been working in the mental health field for over a decade and I've worked with a number of psychopaths (I actually prefer the term "Sociopath"). While some are the stereotypical smart, charismatic, charming, and outwardly friendly psychopaths commonly seen in popular culture, I have also worked with psychopaths that are borderline MR (mentally retarded) and have absolutely no idea that they are different from people who feel empathy.
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Like many diagnoses in the area of mental health, sociopathy is not an all or nothing thing. Yes, it is possible to have varying degrees of sociopathic characteristics.
Yes. If you are really close to someone, your body will sometimes ignore the faults without you even realizing it. So, you could just be blocking it out with your mind. It is possible.
no you can be in love with someone for years and they may never realize it or are just to into them selves to realize it!
"You are a sociopath." However, if they truly are, it won't matter to that person.
Sociopaths don't 'get to be' the way their are. Their born that way. As they grow older they realize that something in them is different. To survive they mimic human behavior so they can seem 'normal' to society.
confront them
Just because she is "female" doesnt mean anything. A sociopath is a sociopath and the only way to "deal" with them is to stay as far away as possible.
sociopath
Vain narcissist and/or sociopath
You like them, but you realize you both wouldn't make a good couple. Of course it's possible.
I would say watch out, but I dont know why someone would knowingly marry a sociopath in the first place.
It is possible. Sociopaths have no sense of boundaries or guilt.
Sociopath seems to be someone who has ill intentions and is purposely hurtful while someone with explosive rage may just have problems dealing with anger and bottles it up until it turns to rage.