Am I a sociopath for...?

Question

acting like a good nice boy around my mommy but a real cruel selfless person when I'm out in the world? I also get strong urges to kill people but I'm on medication to help that. I have just come back from Tara though. Am I a sociopath?

Answer 1

You are not a true sociopath because trying to be good for your mom shows you really care for her and a true sociopath cares for no one but himself. You do have some mental problems though and since you take medication I presume you have some professional help. Remember knowing is half the problem and you seem to know there is a problem. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

I think that everybody and I do mean Everybody has some sort of mental issues from being a bipolar schizophranic to a sociopath. The reason I think so is because anytime and everytime a person meets with a different person in their family or a friend, don't you notice a change in your or their personality especially from person to person - that's a schizophrenic. We all get our moments when we want to kill someone because of our frustration or disliking of that person. I'm not condoning violence but I'm saying it's safer to remain calm and humble and play it safely for your safety and that person's well-being. And based on the answer describing what a sociopath is; the only advice that I have on this is for you to go up and down this list and if a majority of those things sound like you, then you are a sociopath and you need to seek immediate help.

Answer 3

~I don't know, why be nice to just your mommy? But if you have urges to kill people, then it's very possible. Surely your doctor can answer this question better than we can.~

Answer 4

Ask a pyschiatrist. Urges to kill people sounds bad. Good thing you seem to have a healthy dose of self-criticism!

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Answer 5

Mmmmm...maybe this will help you decide.........

Profile of the Sociopath
This website summarizes some of the common features of descriptions of the behavior of sociopaths.



Glibness and Superficial Charm


Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.


Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."


Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.


Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.


Shallow Emotions
When they show what seems to be warmth, joy, love and compassion it is more feigned than experienced and serves an ulterior motive. Outraged by insignificant matters, yet remaining unmoved and cold by what would upset a normal person. Since they are not genuine, neither are their promises.


Incapacity for Love


Need for Stimulation
Living on the edge. Verbal outbursts and physical punishments are normal. Promiscuity and gambling are common.


Callousness/Lack of Empathy
Unable to empathize with the pain of their victims, having only contempt for others' feelings of distress and readily taking advantage of them.


Poor Behavioral Controls/Impulsive Nature
Rage and abuse, alternating with small expressions of love and approval produce an addictive cycle for abuser and abused, as well as creating hopelessness in the victim. Believe they are all-powerful, all-knowing, entitled to every wish, no sense of personal boundaries, no concern for their impact on others.


Early Behavior Problems/Juvenile Delinquency
Usually has a history of behavioral and academic difficulties, yet "gets by" by conning others. Problems in making and keeping friends; aberrant behaviors such as cruelty to people or animals, stealing, etc.


Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.


Promiscuous Sexual Behavior/Infidelity
Promiscuity, child sexual abuse, rape and sexual acting out of all sorts.


Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.


Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

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Other Related Qualities:

Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Conventional appearance
Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Extreme narcissism and grandiose
May state readily that their goal is to rule the world

(The above traits are based on the psychopathy checklists of H. Cleckley and R. Hare.)

For further info go to

http://www.hss.caltech.edu/~mcafee/Bin/sb.html