Has anyone known a person that is a true sociopath?

Question

What did they act like? Did you get the feeling that there was a cold wall or something blocking the way in their compassion? I am asking because I believe my daughter's father is a sociopath. He has been diagnosed with some sort of bipolar tendencies, according to his wife. He talks a lot about himself, and refers to others in the third person. He can do things in the most unemotional manner that really shocks you. He reverses situations he has caused to make himself the victim. I am looking for people with similar experiences that can tell me what it was like dealing with someone like this. It is making my daughter miserable.

Answer 1

Yes, unfortunately I have known at least one true sociopath. He was the worst nightmare of my life. However, only a trained professional, usually a psychiatrist, can make the diagnosis.

The sociopath may be defined as one who steals from, lies to, and cheats on those around him while being unaffected by conscience and unhampered by responsibility for his actions. He cannot form any real attachments to other people. He is someone we have reason to fear and dread because he can so often be found where he is least expected.

Sociopaths have no conscience. They make every situation be about them. They are very self-centered and self-absorbed. They do not empathize with other people and have no real feeling for other people - all their feelings are for themselves. They often engage in very risky behavior, including substance abuse and are often in trouble with the law. They lie and cheat and live for the moment. They tend to be irresponsible, don't live up to their financial obligations, often can't keep a job, and are sorry for things they do only if they get caught.

Sociopaths do not respond well to treatment.
This little mnemonic sums it up well:

C - cannot follow law
O - obligations ignored
R - remorselessness
R - recklessness
U - underhandedness
P - planning deficit
T - temper

I hope this helps. Take care.

Answer 2

Sociopaths (or psychopaths as they used to be called) lack conscience or remorse. They will gladly rip their own granny off if it means they can make a quick buck. Their relationships are often controlling and dominant. They usually feel little or no guilt when they harm somebody and have a tendency to think that people weaker than themself deserves to be trodden on.
I have known many sociopaths during the course of my work. Sadly, it is untreatable because it is not an illness, it is simply a personality type and these people usually end up being put into custody.

Answer 3

I think a sociopath can blend in and appear normal a lot more easily than most people think. I have known some people that I believed at the time to be true sociopaths, but I'm not an expert on the subject.

At any rate, a sociopath, to me, is just an extremely inconsiderate person who won't endure even a slight inconvenience for someone else's sake (unless they stand to gain something in return).

Answer 4

Yes. You may also be dealing with a borderline personality. Labelling does not really help. Be very careful dealing with him. Seek help at a community mental health center. Being bipolar is totally different but can complicate things. Join help groups. Many sociopaths function well in society if they understand they have to play by the rules. Quid pro Quo or Tit for Tat works well in most cases. Do not expect much compassion but do not fear for your life generally.

Answer 5

psychological diagnoses are no longer actuality they seem to be a stab interior the suited direction and there could no longer additionally be the variety of element as a real sociopath - even the serial killer Denis Nilsen reported he enjoyed them and needed them to be with him continually- So in line with probability the closest you get in actuality is sociopathic yet somebody is labelled a sociopath while they have not got any empathy no interest interior the social norms and could manage to get their desires met. If the perso is robust possibly they are going to be in actual administration posts and you will have not got any signs and warning signs or indicators in the event that they're unintelligent they're going to maximum possibly be caught and in penal complex ninety% of penal complex inmates are sociopaths 10 in line with cent of the inhabitants is sociopathic maximum are severe functioning - you does no longer be waiting to make a snap prognosis.

Answer 6

After reading your statement I am convinced that the person is not a Sociopath. The single most Character trait of a sociopath is total disregard for others. They lead normal everyday lives. Have wife's, kid's, pets and are committed to loving relationships. The only trait they have is NO REMORSE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, NONE!! No sympathy!! Bipolar is a totally different thing. Any further question please feel to ask me.

Answer 7

Yes, my ex. We went out for a short while and then I ditched him. He's been stalking me for 3 years now. I even got him locked up but nothing stops him. I really think he wants to ruin my life but im not entirely sure if he can prevent himself from doing these horrible things. So, yes, there are definitely sociopaths out there but i have no advice on how to deal with them. Clinical psychologist maybe?

Answer 8

I have met all kinds of sociopaths....as well as being accused of being one myself from time to time.
I deal with sociopaths by not revealing important information to them, keeping them at a distance, and avoiding them. There is nothing to be gained by associating with the socially inept. Their lack of morals, emotions, and concern for anyone but themselves make them unappealing to me. Although, once, a good friend of mine was a true to life sociopathic genius!

My neighbor is a sociopath, too. It's best to avoid them before you find yourself in a situation where it's either going to be you or them. Go buy a gun:)

Answer 9

And how pray tell will the knowledge that there are other sociopaths out there make her feel any better? Don't let it ruin her life, concentrate on that sociopath, not all the others - there are plenty out there.

Answer 10

A true blue sociopath wouldn't have an exwife, as I am assuming by the way you worded the question that he does, he woulda killed her for wanting a divorce.....So I'd say he is probably just slightly retarded from too much drugs/alcohol or an idiot attention seeker who has found his niche in achieving this self centered goal