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If you are worried about being either one, it is actually not very likely that you are, since both disorders involve a lack of empathy and selfishness, where you might not care whether you were one or not. However, the best idea is to see a Psychologist and talk about your fears... they will have diagnostic tests that can help you to discover your weaknesses and hopefully help you work to improve them.
Here are general descriptions to help, but they are not a substitute for professional help:
- Psychopathy is usually characterized by antisocial behavior, diminished empathy, lack of or diminished remorse, and a lack of inhibitions. Extreme psychopaths sometimes hear voices or have hallucinations.
- Narcissism is usually characterized by manipulation, selfishness, and vanity. Narcissists usually think they are better than everyone else. They aren't usually anti-social, but a narcissist would generally only want to hang out with people that he or she could control.
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What is the difference between a narcissist and a?
The Defining characteristic of the narcissist is grandiosity. The narcissist is more likely to be attention seeking, envious and to desire admiration.The defining characteristic of the sociopath/psychopath is callousness. The sociopath/psychopath is more likely to engage in illegal activity, to be aggressive, impulsive and deceitful.
Should you attend an event where your abusive psychopath narcissist ex will be?
Only if you are masochistic.
What is a person who loves himself called?
A narcissist and more extreme would be psychopath
What is the best revenge of a compensatory narcissist?
There is no such thing as a 'compensatory narcissist'. It is a fake term made up by psychopath Sam Vaknin (see Related Links). No Contact with a Narcissist is always best.
What is an example of an inverted narcissist?
Psychology recognizes NO SUCH THING/ PERSON. It's a made up term. Made up by a psychopath who writes books about Narcissism.
What are the treatments for narcissist?
The bulk of the apparent "research" that has been posted on line saying there is no cure or treatment has been written or influenced by a publicly diagnosed psychopath. Narcissism is Not the same thing as being a psychopath and narcissistic tendencies can be as much a symptom of a bad marriage as it is the cause.
What are the negative affects of having a dependent personality disorder?
They often end up being controlled, abused and manipulated by a Narcissist or Psychopath... which can lead to autoimmune illness and serious depression.
How do you spell psychopath?
Psychopath
Can a Narcissist and psychopath have a lasting relationship?
I am not sure what "meaningful" means - but many narcissists have long term relationships with their sources of supply (not necessarily with other narcissists).
What is the medical term for a person that does wrong but doesn't know it's wrong?
psychopath
How do you know if you are a psychopath?
Some psychopaths do not know they are psychopathic. I know I am not however are you concerned about yourself? I am including information on the subject for your reassurances
It is best to ignored a narcissist?
Yes it is......... I know from experience
