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As a disclaimer, we want to remind you
that this video is made for informative purposes only.
Please seek professional help
if you think you or someone you know
is struggling with a sociopathic personality.
This video is not meant to provide a diagnosis
for anti-social personality disorder.
With that said, let's begin.
Sociopathy commonly classified as
antisocial personality disorder is characterized
by behavior patterns that include,
manipulation, deceit, aggression, and lack of empathy.
Sociopaths tend to engage in risky behavior
and violate laws at the expense of themselves or others.
These individuals may have a compromised moral compass
and are usually perceived as unethical,
immoral and irresponsible.
Despite the media's glamorization
and inaccurate portrayal of sociopath's,
most of them are not serial killers.
They can be CEOs, lawyers, business owners, politicians
wall street traders, housewives, doctors,
they could be anyone.
So, here are seven signs that someone you know
maybe a sociopath.
Number one, sociopath's lack empathy.
Antisocial personality disorder is categorized
along with other personality disorders
such as borderline personality disorder
and narcissistic personality disorder.
One defining trait is a lack of empathy.
Typically they do not feel any remorse or guilt
as they have trouble understanding other people's emotions.
As a result, they may emotionally hurt those around them
and have difficulty maintaining relationships.
They can come across as cold, harsh, callous and unfeeling.
With training and therapy,
it is possible for some people with ASPD
to feel love and empathy.
They usually develop empathy towards a select few
namely their children, parents or partners.
Number two, they're manipulative.
Sociopaths have a talent for manipulating others.
They're opportunistic and highly ambitious individuals.
As such, they rely on emotional
or physical manipulation to get what they want.
Some techniques that they use to manipulate others
are gaslighting, lying, flattery, blame and threats.
Number three, they are dangerously charming.
Charm is part of the game.
Sociopaths use their charisma and charm to attract others.
Specifically, those who are more vulnerable than themselves.
They will feign concern or kindness
to get people to believe them
and establish a sense of trust.
That way it becomes easier to manipulate them.
Number four, sociopaths are ill-tempered and impulsive
though those with ASPD usually resort to manipulation,
they're also more impulsive and ill-tempered.
They're prone to engaging in risky
and illegal behavior at the expense of themselves or others.
Different factors affect the development of this trait
but being around people who encourage and condone violence
make it more likely for someone with ASPD
to be violent themselves.
Exposure to domestic abuse and animal cruelty
are some early manifestations
of violent behavior in a person who has ASPD.
Number five, they have strained relationships.
If a sociopath manages to establish a relationship,
they will most likely be very possessive
over the other person
especially if it's a romantic relationship.
Sociopath's see people as a means to an end
whether it's to glean information from
or for emotional fulfillment or for money.
They use people to obtain something and feel threatened
when someone tries to insert themselves.
Number six, they are narcissistic.
ASPD can occur with other personality disorders,
namely narcissism.
It's important to note that not all narcissists
are sociopaths
but most sociopaths can be narcissists.
Sociopaths develop a superiority complex
and use this complex to justify the way they treat others.
Because sociopaths do not feel remorse,
they do not normally apologize.
And number seven, they find enjoyment in others suffering.
No individuals with antisocial personality disorder
do not show empathy,
there are some rare exceptions.
Sadistic antisocial use empathy to experience
their target suffering and to derive pleasure from it.
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