Would writing stories about killing a person be a sign of Anti-social personality disorder?

Question

I sort of asked this question before but I didn't get the answers I was looking for. I would like to know if it would be a charactoristic of the disorder mentioned or another like it.

Lady S- I don't do this.

Answer 1

Possibly, but not necessarily. Just because you write stories about murder doesn't mean you have anti-social personality disorder.

EDIT: Now that I have read your previous question, I have to say that YES, this man is definetely mentally ill. Call the cops ASAP!

Answer 2

First and foremost, if you even suspect this is true, make the quickest and safest exit you possibly can from this situation. But sadly for many, if they had the capacity to follow that, they would have never gotten into the situation to begin with. But from a purely academic perspective, there are a few indicators which serve well as warnings. 1. Pathological lying. The inability to differentiate between reality and a fixated desire. 2. A complete inability to be empathic of the needs and emotions of others. 3. A persistent belligerent and abusive assault on any who disagree with them. 4. A predefined description of another's existence from which departure is not allowed. There are more, but these are enough for any sensible person to act upon. But as I said above, if a person ignored (denied) the signals of behavior when entering the relationship, chances are small they will overcome that denial and free themselves from it. I've already had one close friend murdered by her child's father, being fully aware of the violence that person was capable of, and had clearly demonstrated. Now, I realize there is nothing that anyone can do for another to enlighten them. A person is either committed to truthfulness, or they're not. If you're not committed to truthfulness, you won't require it from those around you either. More often than not, we are deceived because we choose to be. The unrealistic belief in another's ability to change, is the primary reason why you choose to get into the relationship to begin with. That is the first step of denial, and typically fatal. Shingoshi Dao 2007.Nov.12 Mon, 14:58 --800 (PST)

Answer 3

That alone is definitely not a sure fire sign. Think of all the crazy horror movies that are out there. If all those screenwriters had APD, we would all be in big trouble!! If you are referring to the Va. Tech Murderer, his disturbing essays were one of several signs that he had a serious problem. Also as someone said before me, APD has clear cut symptoms, that usually start at a young age as Conduct Disorder. Nevertheless, if you are concerned about someone you know, I would ask a professional therapist for concrete answers

Answer 4

It's a matter of degree. It the story is about someone and they just HAPPEN to kill someone, that is one thing, but if the story drags on endlessly about HOW they KILLED someone and described very sick detail... THAT would be a sign of an Anti-social personality disorder... a REAL SICKO.

Answer 5

That could be a symptom, but by itself it doesn't mean anything. Other signs to look for: blatant disregard for other people's feeling and emotions, torturing animals, seeming to show no emotion, acting disturbed or unusual before the age of fourteen, and social withdrawal.

Answer 6

Most of the great detective stories in modern literature concern murder, as it is regarded as the most serious and thus high-profile crime.
(Note that Sherlock Holmes apparently spent very little time on cases of tax evasion, for example).
Your question is a bit too vague to be meaningfully answered I suspect.

Answer 7

the reason you didnt get the answer you were looking for was because we told you the truth and the truth hurts,he is a sicko

Answer 8

If you didn't get the answer you where looking for then you know the answer. So why are you asking!!!!!

Answer 9

Yea that is an issue you should consider getting help about.