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They are born that way; it's not caused by upbringing. The mistaken idea it's caused by childhood conditioning, called Cycle Of Abuse, was caused by the increased chance that psychopathic parents would produce psychopathic children. It goes up from one percent in normal parents to perhaps five percent in psychopathic parents. The other ninety-five percent turn out ok, although with anxiety disorders such as PTSD.
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Are sociopaths suicidall?
Are people suicidal?
Do sociopaths live in a constant party mood?
No, infact most sociopaths dislike beign around other people. They find them annoying and stupid.
Are shrewd business people sociopaths?
Sociopaths exist in all segments of society but being a shrewd business person does not make one a sociopath.
Are sociopathic individuals attracted to others of the same ilk?
Sociopaths might find other sociopaths interesting, but would soon fall become bored and frustrated. Sociopaths like easy prey to manipulate, as they like to feel everything is below them. So sociopaths might actually try to avoid other sociopaths.
How many sociopaths are there as in for eg 1 in 10 are sociopaths so if anyone could help then it would be deeply appreciated?
There are 1 in 100. Not all are serial killers but many are white collar sociopaths or psychopaths. These cheat people out of money, are dishonest, and don't think they are wrong in what they do.
Could Sociopaths benefit from Ativan?
Probably not, because Ativan deals with anxiety and depression, not sociopathic behaviors. Sociopaths do not experience anxiety and depression any more than other people do.
Are there more gay sociopaths that straight sociopaths?
No, in fact, it's the opposite. There are many more straight sociopaths than gay ones.
Do sociopaths need love?
Sociopaths develop from some form of neglect in childhood. As an adult giving them love doesnt work. The best thing you can do for yourself is run the other way.
Is it at all possible to be a narcissistic sociopath while suffering from Munchhausen's?
Yes, it is. Many sociopaths are narcissistic by nature (i.e. caring about themselves to an extreme). Munchausen's syndrome is related to narcissism, as it is focused on attention-getting. Most sociopaths do not have Munchausen's, but most people with Munchausen's are probably sociopaths (or at least narcissists).
How Sociopaths use religion?
In my experience, sociopaths use religion to manipulate others.
Can sociopaths cry?
Yes. Sociopaths lack empathy, not the ability to feel sorrow.
What would be a fun activity to do about narcissistic people?
Put them in a room with Borderlines and Sociopaths...see who survives!
