I am someone who is very close in a non-romantic way to someone who is most likely a sociopath.
Though I and several others who care deeply for this person have seen how deceitful and manipulative he has been and can be, we still consider ourselves to be his friends, and want very much to help him.
After reading about how hopeless treatment for the sociopath actually is, we are considering an intervention (with just the four of us), to let him know that we know about the deceit and manipulation, but that we love and care about him, and that we want him to let us in, to trust us, to let us trust him, to be his real friends.
I would like to know if this is a good idea- if this may help him, when it looks as though nothing else will, and how he might react.
I would also like to know if it might be helpful to educate him about Antisocial Personality Disorder, and to show him all of the signs, symptoms and characteristics of the disorder and explain how many of these we see in him.
2007-04-05 03:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jane Doe 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Absolutely, but I suggest that you seek the assistance of a professional who deals with interventions and more particulary sociopath behavior. Laymen (and women) can not go it alone, nor do you want to run the risk of making a mistake, because you most likely will only get one shot at this chance for an intervention. Most importantly, understand that rehabilitation is only successful if the intended WANTS to do it. You can't force him, you will have to give him an ultimatum and follow through on those terms you present to him. This link should assist you with preparations. Good luck to you all, and please keep me posted as to how this goes, I would really like to know, I hope this information helps you. Bless your heart.
2007-04-05 03:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would not try a direct approach, if he is reaaly a sociopath, it could have the reverse effect. Instead I would try the indirect and mirror approach, but in a very diplomatic and funny way. Then you have to see how re reacts to that. If it doesn`t bring results, try the direct approach. And if it doesn`t help either, ask his subcounscious (if you can) what the problem is.
Remember: the subcounscious has all the answers. And don`t forget to ask, how you can fix it. Also seek the assistance of a professional, if you are a laymen.
2007-04-05 03:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sociopaths cannot usually be helped. Any "intervention," treament, or councelling you give him will only teach him how to be a better sociopath.
You cannot trust this person. He doesn't understand that empathy that you're trying to show him. Just walk away.
2007-04-06 09:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sociopaths do not have any feelings. They can not be friends with anyone. Anything you say to him is not going to help. I'm sorry, but that is the truth.
Sociopaths learn to "mimic" feelings, by watching others. They are literally incapable of having emotions.
Your best bet is to sever the friendship, before it gets worse. Many sociopaths become murderers.
2007-04-08 18:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 12:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋