Should I socialize more if I have anti social personality disorder?

[Anonymous]

I am diagnosed with anti social personality disorder, I was first diagnosed with early onset conduct disorder when I was little and moved on to being diagnosed with anti social personality disorder as an adult. I don’t feel like I struggle making friends, and getting girlfriends, but apparently I have a disorder that says otherwise.

[mandyfire98]

Anti social personality disorder doesn't mean you can't socialize. I can see how the social part would confuse you but thats A-social that means you aren't good at socializing.


Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others.

Causes
The cause of antisocial personality disorder is unknown. Genetic factors and environmental factors, such as child abuse, are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk. More men than women are affected.

Intentional fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.

Symptoms
A person with antisocial personality disorder may:

Be able to act witty and charming
Be good at flattery and manipulating other people's emotions
Break the law repeatedly
Disregard the safety of self and others
Have problems with substance misuse
Lie, steal, and fight often
Not show guilt or remorse
Often be angry or arrogant

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

An anti-social personality disorder doesn’t mean you struggle at making connections, it usually means you struggle with empathy. Any connections you make, as a result of that, likely wouldn’t last very long without a lot of effort on your part to push for that empathy that’s necessary for a lot of relationships. Whether you should or not isn’t really the question you need to be asking. The question you should be asking is “Do I want to?” And if the answer is yes, determine why.

[laly520]

having ASPD doesn't mean u will want to avoid everyone its just that u dont fit or agree with societal norms, rules

socializing is always recommended

[OtterMan68]

if you stay genuine and don't put on an act