What is the difference between a Narcissist and a sociopath?

Question

My husband (narcissist) seems to have traits of both narc and sociopath . Is this possible ?

Answer 1

One of the identifying characteristics of sociopaths is narcissism. I recommended a book to you in a previous 'answers' listing, and I have another to recommend re: the sociopath 'The Sociopath Next Door'.

If you think your husband is a sociopath, it is very important to protect your self physically, financially and emotionally. Learn every thing you can about these monsters, and do everything you can to learn about your own weaknesses, or vulnerabilities and strengthen them.

The chances of a narcissist being successfully treated are slim, as they feel the rest of the world has the problem, not them. There is no treatment for a sociopath. The best to be expected is with early diagnosis (teenage years) they can be taught to understand the emotion and caring for others that they do not and never will feel.

This website, while a little dark? has some good information:

http://www.sociopathic.net

Answer 2

For those of us who've been involved with either narcissists or sociopaths, or those of us who draw them, I think we need to remember the importance of striking a balance between giving them energy and figuring our own selves out. When we come across someone who behaves in such an openly self-centered or calculated manner, it makes sense we want to figure them out. I.e., why would someone do something like that? How could they use/treat me so badly? However, I think there's a subtle danger in spending too much energy on them that we don't figure out our own destructive patterns- including the ones that draw these folks into our lives. Giving them too much energy feeds their dysfunctional loop, focuses attention on them, and does precious little to enrich our own health. Don't get me wrong- I'm not saying it's bad to use appropriate labels, or explore the reasons for certain behaviors. I'm simply advocating a healthy balance between giving narcissists & sociopaths, and ourselves, proper attention. Balance is the key

Answer 3

Narcisstic personality disorder is a constant feeling of selfishness, selfrightousness, self-centeredness, and all the self words you can come up with everything is about that person with the disorder.

If by sociopather you mean Anti-Social Personality disorder, if a person has that they have no regard for rules and they view people as pawns to be maniplated for there own selfish purposes.

They could have similar elements in that they both think that other people are somewhat below them.

Answer 4

Yes, I think they can. One can be narcissistic with sociopathic traits.

Answer 5

narcissist loves himself and cares only for himself.
Socipoath has no morals and does not hesitate from committing crimes.

Answer 6

yes it is possible to have both.