10 Things You Should Know About Sociopaths

[Sorgulayan_birey]

Sociopaths are people who have no moral values and are not capable of empathizing because of a psychological disorder.

1. They are usually charismatic.

Sociopaths often have a fan base around them. It can be said that they are also sexually attractive.

2. Sociopaths are spontaneous in their decisions and behavior.

They can not live planned, programmed. They are found in behaviors that can be strangely different from ordinary people. They do not have normal social relationships. They are not afraid of dangerous and unreasonable actions.

3. They do not feel shame, guilt, or regret.

Sociopaths can easily fool, threaten, or harm people without regret. They do not hesitate to harm others for their own interests.for this reason a "successful" sociopath can easily reach senior authorities in a country

4. They are very successful at inventing unexpected lies about their experiences.

The facts are so exaggerated that after a point the bullshit become inevitable.But they masterfully hide the distorted facts between a story and easily deceive stupid or well-intentioned people into their lies.

5. They love to rule people.

They want to be the winner in each fight.

6. Most are intelligent, but they use their intelligence to deceive other people.

Those with high IQ may be a real threat to society. That's why most of the serial killers that cops can not catch are sociopaths.

7. They do not have the ability to love and fall in love.

They can deceive people to get what they want but they do not like anyone in their real life.

8. They use the words very skillfully.

They can influence people with their talents They are experts in storytelling and poetry reading.

9. They can never apologize.

They do not believe that they have made mistakes; they do not feel guilty. Even if they are proven to be wrong, they can not apologize and continue their attacks.

10. They use people's weaknesses and try to upset people

They always follow people, find their weaknesses and if you argue with them they will use it against you

I'm sure you've met people like this in your life.

[AaronKrieger]

I have a feeling this MyTake was for shits and giggles so that you could get xper points/followers, but I'll explain this anyway so that people stop going under the delusion that sociopaths and psychopaths are the same. What you explained here is more of a psychopath or an extreme sociopath. Firstly, I'll explain the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath. One is genetic (psychopaths) and the other isn't (sociopaths). Sociopaths are usually created through traumatic experiences during their childhood. Some cases are during adulthood, but it's rare. Now what you described is a psychopath and a sociopath is a less extreme version of a psychopath. Because they're high functioning version of it. They can experience love, guilt, or any form of empathy, but for some it's harder and for others it's easier but it depends on the person. Now in case you're confused of why I said "extreme sociopath" earlier I'll explain now. What I consider extreme sociopaths are those who are the closest to being a psychopath than anyone else besides psychopaths of course. For them it's the hardest to experience any type of empathy. It is possible, but again it's the hardest. Extreme sociopaths can become like the average Joe sociopath, but it doesn't happen often. There are serial killers from the past the can prove that is doesn't happen often such as Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, etc. Only a rare percentage do change and this is usually due to falling in love.

[Chief16]

As a psychologist, its my humble request that you stay away from this field if you think Hollwood inspired garbage are facts. Antisocial Personality Disorders (ASPD) are very complex and difficult to treat. Even the most experienced psychologists have trouble with it.

[Porcelaine]

thank you for pointing that out

[DiegoO]

Colega...👏

[GoldenBubbleGum]

I disagree with this actually. I think you meant psychopaths are this way. They fit the things you listed. Sociopaths can very much love, feel reet, and etc. They aren't chemically imbalanced like a psychopath and born with missing things. They were made that way. In fact, sociopaths are less likely to have friends and be charming.

They normally have weird vibes and can be very unsettling to be around. Extremely up predictable. They are known for having angry episodes and are portrayed as the insane killers in movies. The guy from The Shining, for example, would be a representation of that. Their plans are sloppier, they murder or do things ragingly. Meanwhile, a psychopath would be more manipulative and logical since they follow logic due to lacking emotion. Sociopaths have too much emotion and it is unbalanced.

[GoldenBubbleGum]

I know this from being in plenty of mental hospitals and being able to be mutual "friends" really just acquaintances with few diagnosed sociopaths and psychopaths so I know the difference.

[AngelicSin]

I'm e person that've been diagnosed with ASPD and I cana ctually confirm that what you say is kind of correct, much more correct of what the writer said anyway.

[GoldenBubbleGum]

@AngelicSin Yes, I'm sorry it's a bit vague. I honestly cringed a bit while replying but I understood the person who did the myTake was going for the extreme cases where a sociopath or psychopath went south. There are way more variables in these cases. I just sort of wanted to let her know she got her viewpoints switched up when it comes to when everything hits the fan. I say that because there can be functioning psychopaths that haven't gone around killing people or acting insane. Manipulative maybe, but so can normal people. And not all of them completely lack emotion from what I've gathered.

[GoldenBubbleGum]

@AngelicSin And I say friends with them but our relationship was based off using each other for entertainment. We merely talked to one another to cease the feeling of being bored. Well mainly for the psychopaths I've met, for me I was just interested in them as people and they had pretty good advice about life. They for some reason found my life story interesting and didn't mind talking to me because it gave them something to do. For the sociopaths, it was kind of the same just more about the entertainment of company and less interest.

[Anonymous]

I've been diagnosed with ASPD, a. k. a I'm sociopath.
Some of your facts are pure bullshit.
1) We can fall in love, we just feel differently from you.
2) We don't always follow people and find their weakness, for us it's extremely easy to understand someone's sensitivies just by a few seconds with the,.
3) We can apologize, but we don't always mean it/
4) Our life purpose isn't to deceive you.
5) We can lie excellently when we want to, however, we think too low of every other human being to waste time and energy to them.
6) Of course we design everything, we are repulsive yes but we are also extremely good at designing life.
What you described is a psychopath, learn the fucking difference before you start playing it an expert.

Sociopathy: Myths And Truths ↗ Sociopathy: Myths And Truths ↗

[DiegoO]

Congrats hun. I can see your future as a politician or someone with an important role in society. Don't get surprise if many of the people in charge only follow their own interest.

[FinalVow]

good try but pictures are not of sociopaths. descriptions of behavior is way to generalized and pointed towards very precise actions. absolutes show that you did miss a few things when it comes to sociopaths. also you should know sociopaths don't actually exist. The word sociopath was coined termed whatever to distinguish between primary psychopaths and secondary psychopaths. also secondary psychopaths (sociopaths) are further split into 2 classifications. distempered psychopaths and charismatic psychopaths. which is why the take seems so varied and cancels out points or has conflicting ones etc. 2 and 10 are good examples.

[BrileyCat]

a good my take using few words and strong images to enhance your point . you could have
added stronger definitions and intents like . sense of superiority . power and entitlement .
aggressive behavior . predatory . developing a physical image of attractiveness . and use of
social media . like G@G for instance .

also 11 could be . They Use And ManipulateThe Emotions Of Their Targets ... .. .
another important aspect and weapon of a sociopath is . how one feels around and reponds to
a sociopath . what sociopaths look for in people is sympathy . admiration . fear .
and vulnerability . many people have so's who are sociopaths . they marry sociopaths .
hire them in business . elect them to political office . sociopathic behavior is easy to spot .
on social media you can spot them by their habitual content .

[AngelicSin]

The take is bullshit and full of lies, also your impression about sociopaths is.
What you decribe is a freaking PSYCHOPATH.

[BrileyCat]

@AngelicSin
sociopaths and psychopaths both share similar traits . sociopaths are often called
psychopaths and vice versa . the 2 words are used interchageably . however a
sociopath is considered less severe than psychopath . psychopaths are generally
considered a mess of genetic brain and chemical imbalance . they lack the proper
emotional psychological value to develop a sense of ethics and morality .
sociopaths interact in their social worlds in a more normal way . but their moral
compass needs a hella tune-up. the differs are subtle but they exist .

[AngelicSin]

Sweetheart, I've been diagnosed with sociopathy. DOn't try to go expert on me when you just read shit online.

[BrileyCat]

@AngelicSin
i don't know sht about you . so im not experting on you .
i was just answering what is generally thought about the 2 words .
so dont go socio/pscho on me!

[AngelicSin]

2 words with 2 extemely different meanings, learn your shit.

[BrileyCat]

@AngelicSin
google sociopath vs psychopath = differing views . not just yours

[AngelicSin]

You are obviously more idiotic than I thought, If you want to learn about sociopaths and psychopaths aska psychologist or read a book.
And don't tell me what to do. Never.

[BrileyCat]

calm down .

[AngelicSin]

What did I tell you about telling me what to do?

[ZELLxoxo]

@AngelicSin why are u being rude for no reason

[AngelicSin]

@ZELLxoxo Because I want to babydoll, now stop interefeering in things that don't have anything to do with you.

[ZELLxoxo]

@AngelicSin stop telling people what to do if you expect the same. I will do as I please.

[AngelicSin]

@ZELLxoxo Who do you think you are sweetheart?
You seriously think that you can mess with me? If I were you I would stay away.

[ZELLxoxo]

@AngelicSin anyways I understood your point of view since you have experience with this subject.. But I think she has an interesting opinion too.. :)

[ZELLxoxo]

@AngelicSin you don't need to ask because I know pretty well 'What' I am.. :)

[BrileyCat]

@ZELLxoxo
thnx for your considerate comments of me and to AS .

[taleswapper]

Pretty darn close, actually. Good MyTake. Couple of points. Don't overgeneralize. Sociopaths CAN feel regret; every time they fail they regret that failure. Just not for long, usually.

Sociopaths ARE capable of long-term planning. Most just don't bother, because it takes a strong pay-off to make it worthwhile.

And they don't "love to rule people". They do, however, want to be in control. But that's often achieved without ruling. Most could care less about how you live, as long as it doesn't interfere with their own plans.

The most important thing to remember about sociopaths is they're incapable of caring about you as a person. You are, at best, a possession, an adjunct to themselves. I love my nieces and nephews because they are MY nieces and nephews, for example. if it was some other person of the same age and demeanor, I'd be generally indifferent.

[Kaneki05]

okay this wrong but right since every sociopath is different and same for psychopaths and since people can be both and there's a very fine line between all of these. so really the only person who can tell anyone what a sociopath is, is a sociopath themselves but then it would be there specific sociopath brain not others so it will be wrong for others.

[RolandCuthbert]

This is an awesome take. The first one is the one that is the most surprising. They are charismatic and can inspire loyalty even love.

It is funny how they cannot return loyalty or love.

[AngelicSin]

You seriously believe that?
This isn't in any possible way correct. It's the 'Stereotypes of Sociopaths', she is actually talking about PSYCHOPATHS.

[RolandCuthbert]

@AngelicSin I am not an expert by any means. But uhm. . . I thought psychopaths were the most extreme version of a sociopath.

[AngelicSin]

The differences are huge.

[AngelicSin]

It's not just a more extreme version of it.

[RolandCuthbert]

@AngelicSin That's not an answer. The key to sociopath is of course, the lack of conscience and the lack of empathy. What I was told that every psychopath is a sociopath by definition. But psychopaths are extremely "evolved". They have gone so far in their dissociation that violence and criminal behavior are seen as normal behaviors to the point where it begin to affect their ability to function in society.

[NYCQuestions1976]

@AngelicSin @RolandCuthbert I was married to a sociopath. During our custody and divorce trial, my ex-wife was diagnosed a sociopath with narcissistic personality disorder and histrionic behavior. She has mild to moderate, but not extreme, versions of just about all, but not all, of these traits. So the writer is indeed describing "psychopaths", not "sociopaths". An excerpt from my direct experience:

"The Defendant frequently describes or recalls events in a manner that are flattering to herself while completely detaching herself from any negative roll she played in them."

[RolandCuthbert]

@NYCQuestions1976 Hmmmm. . . interesting. Thanks for sharing that. I don't think my ex was a sociopath. Though she frequently recalled events very favorable to herself.

[NYCQuestions1976]

@RolandCuthbert My ex-wife is very good at the faux victim and faux hero role. Like most sociopaths, she is also a master at manipulating reality. Here's an example:

During my custody and divorce trial, my ex-wife told the court that she "had to move because" she "had no choice because she was getting evicted". Now on paper, that simple sentence was true... but if you did a little digging like my attorney and I did, you would find out that she refused the landlord's offer of a lease renewal. So once she did that, obviously the landlord told her she had to move. When she wasn't out by the expiring lease deadline, of course, she was served with an eviction notice. So naturally, when she said this sentence in court, under oath, with no frills, it was true... but in reality, obviously, it was not... and my attorney made damn sure that point was made during cross-examination.

[cassandraa]

What a load of horseshit. In the end this just describes a narcissistic psychopath more than anything This MyTake annoys me because brother was diagnosed with ASPD yet he can experience love and doesn't manipulate every other person he meets.

[AngelicSin]

YES! YES! YES! THANK YOU!

[monkeynutts]

I don't really know what has created this profound interest in arse wholes. I need to find out how many psychopaths you know? How Many you suspect of being psychopaths. You missed a few other details In your definition, your a young girl probably sheltered which is good.

[AngelicSin]

Lol her take is extremely inaccurate.

[_乃尺OЩ刀_TITI]

Laughing my ass off. Are all these sociopaths good looking? They're all models and actors!

This MyTake is like informercial. Too much salesmanship and lacking in depth analysis.

[AngelicSin]

This Mytake is about stereotypes ONLY.

[MarkRet]

Interesting that all these points seem to describe Trump.

[JellyDonutguy96]

mentally challenged comments
like these will not be tolerated libtard

[jellyroo]

Now that's just silly.

[Porcelaine]

You are not describing sociopaths, you are describing vampires. Your description is EXTREME exaggaration. perhaps you have been hurt by a sociopath and now make them seel like the biggest evil in the world

[devilish-cutie]

I have a sociopath in my family and I can agree on what you wrote except on no. 7, they do have feelings themselves but those are not of compassion
also its unlikely to meet them cause a very rare number of people are sociopaths

[ScaryCool]

Not to be confused with narcissists though. Sociopaths may have narcissistic tendencies, but a narcissist isn't necessarily always aware of their behavior nor are they out to take advantage of people.

[ryancg]

I'm sure several others have already pointed this out, but most of your points pertain more to psychopaths than sociopaths. Other than that, good take.

[AngelicSin]

Actually this Take is ONLY about Psychopaths

[ryancg]

@AngelicSin Not necessarily, sociopaths often display a few of the listed traits, but the take is certainly more psychopath-centric.

[Anonymous]

A number of the points you quote pertain to psychopaths.
You should have made a difference between psychopaths and sociopaths.

[AngelicSin]

EXACTLY.

[Trollfather]

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[He-Loves-Me-Not]

Fransisco Lachowski at the top. 😍

[Pamina]

Nr. 2 is the main distinction to psychopaths. Psychopaths are extremely calculating.

[AngelicSin]

Actually, sociopaths are calculating to, but indefference with psychopaths they loose their pan because of extremele strong emotions episodes.

[Pamina]

@AngelicSin The problem, both of these terms are rather vague and there are no official definitions for either. That's why they're not used by professionals and are not part of the DSM-5 nor of the ICD-10.

[msg812]

They take pleasure making someones suffer. this is their number one feature;)

[RegularTK421]

What a bunch of horse shit. I'll stick to believing in real science, such as physics and chemistry. Psychology is a joke.

[NYCQuestions1976]

Sounds good, but you're describing psychopaths, not sociopaths. I know from experience.