Well, you are dealing with someone who has no conscience and no ability to empathize with others. Sociopaths can be as mild as being simply selfish and narcissistic, to being serial killers. Essentially, a sociopath with take, take, take, and even hurt you, and have no remorse for doing so. Reciprocating kindness is not a concept they comprehend. With very little exception, there is no effective treatment or cure for this disorder.
Sociopaths manipulate others through deceit, charm, and manipulation to achieve their own goals without regard for the well-being of their victims. They often lack empathy or guilt, using others for personal gain or enjoyment without remorse. Their ability to mimic emotions and manipulate situations can make it difficult for victims to recognize the harm being done.
Some sociopaths have a sense of humor, but it may be characterized by a lack of empathy or understanding of social norms. Their humor can be inappropriate or insensitive, as they often have difficulty forming genuine emotional connections with others.
Sociopaths may exhibit aggressive behavior and have difficulty controlling their emotions, which can lead to unreasonable anger outbursts. They may lack empathy and have a disregard for the feelings of others, which can contribute to their anger issues. However, it's important to note that not all individuals with sociopathic traits will display this behavior in the same way.
There is no direct correlation between sociopathy and high IQ. While some sociopaths may have above-average intelligence, it is not a defining characteristic of the disorder. Sociopathy is a complex psychological condition with a range of behavioral traits and does not hinge solely on intelligence.
No, there is no evidence or research to suggest that narcissists and sociopaths are mostly closeted gay people. These personality traits are more related to a person's behavior, attitudes, and emotions, rather than their sexual orientation. It is important to avoid making assumptions or generalizations about individuals based on their sexual orientation.
It's important to prioritize your safety and well-being. Considering the unpredictable nature of sociopaths, approach the situation cautiously and seek guidance from a mental health professional on how to address this with your friend. Establish boundaries and be prepared for potential reactions.
In my experience, sociopaths use religion to manipulate others.
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it depends on the sociopath is trying to do. But if it comes to it, yes they do.
No, they aren't. A paraplegic is someone who is paralyzed, and a sociopath is someone who has no empathy for others. The two are completely different.
No, in fact, it's the opposite. There are many more straight sociopaths than gay ones.
Many sociopaths are plain sadistic.The broader notion that most sadists and masochists 'switch' betweem the one and the other is problematical.Added (DF-04/09) - (speculative)From a physical perspective (as against emotional sadism and masochism) Many sociopaths are sadistic. Many sociopaths are also masochistic. This is not necessarily a case of switching between the two, but just another aspect and stems from a different perspective. Whereas sadism may stem from amusement at hurting others and a sense of power and control, many sociopaths describe a feeling of emptiness or even something described as "sociopathic pain". Sociopaths may then enage in masochism as "pain to kill pain." Of course, not all sadomasochists are sociopaths!
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.
Yes. Sociopaths lack empathy, not the ability to feel sorrow.
i think that it is called apathy also, people who do not have feelings are called sociopaths (Thats when they dont have feelings, so they kill others)
Sociopaths generally are not concerned with the feelings or safety of others. They may be more likely to express deviant desires, but there's no evidence that they are more likely to have them.
Well, there are people called sociopaths, who basically manipulate people and hurt them -- mentally, physically, financially, any way they can -- and feel no empathy for the people they victimize, and have no guilt about what they do. Basically, a sociopath is someone who has no conscience. But some might argue that the need to love and be loved is inherently human, and that even incredibly sick, damaged people like sociopaths have an inner core of humanity that can't be eradicated. They might not have enough humanity to make them good people, and it might be impossible to ever rehabilitate them into good people, but the touch of humanity is still there.
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