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Sadism is generally more of a psychosexual dysfuntion than a personality disorder; a sadist experiences sexual arousal from the pain, degradation, and humiliation of others. Many serial rapists/killers exhibit symptoms of sexual sadism, which often begins in childhood as zoosadism (torturing of animals), and later on the individual acts out these behaviors on other people. A history of abuse, particulary sexual abuse, in childhood is often thought to play a role in the development of sadistic behavior, although genetic factors have also been proposed.
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Is there a crusader personality disorder?
There isn't a crusader personality disorder. However, someone with a family member a personality disorder often feels like a crusader in protecting their family.
If someone with split personality disorder kills a person who is charged with the murder?
You.
Are there any hospitals that specialize in antisocial personality disorder?
There are many psychologists and psychiatrists who specialize in Anti-social Personality Disorder. Check with your local doctors or hospitals to find someone who has this as their specialty and if they do not have anyone in-house that specializes in that disorder, they could likely refer you to someone who does.
Are all mental abusers Narcissistic and what is the difference?
Not all mental abusers are. A narcissist is someone who suffers from a specific personality disorder called "Narcissistic Personality Disorder." This disorder is relatively rare. Not all abusers suffer from the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) - although many of them have narcissistic traits.
Is there a way to make the relationship with someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder easier?
yeah get out.
What does Hypothetical personality disorder mean?
The phrase hypothetical personality disorder is used when someone is lying about a condition they have. It is essentially fake or has never been officially diagnosed by a doctor.
What are the symptoms of someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
Someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often shows signs of vanity. Other symptoms include making oneself feel above others as well as being egotistical. Obsession with power and prestige are also red flags for this disorder.
Is chronic lying a symptom of a personality disorder?
It is a symptom of antisocial personality disorder. it can be associated witH Borderline Personality Disorder- someone i know has that and she would tell bizarre fibs to get attention or avoid people walking away from her when she was upset or eveni think to get what she wants when under severe stress and anxiety
What do you do if an alter threatens to take away another alter?
BTW this is about someone with multiple personality disorder
What is sadistic violence in movies?
Sadistic behavior is when someone inflicts pain on others because they enjoy it
Can a person with Asperger's have Antisocial Personality Disorder if their behaviour is not down to their autism and they have shown no remorse for anything?
of course they work on different parts of the brain, just because someone has a brain disorder doesnt mean their lives cant be made worse by a personality disorder
Do you tell someone if they have a personality disorder?
A diagnosis is one way of formulate a problem, so that it can be studied, understood and maybe solved. The problem is not the whole person and so - to tell that someone have a personality disorder is to focus on a part of that person. Think about the purpose - what am I trying to accomplish with telling?
