Am I a Sociopath?

Question

. I would rather let thousands of people die than to ever move out of the United States and into a third world nation. Also, I would do what was neccessary in order to survive. My money and happiness is more important than the well being of others because frankly I do not live in their shoes and never will. I also have no problem with lying as long as it advances me. I often pretend to have worldviews and throw compliments at the feet of others to be in good standing. I could care less about what people who cannot give me what I want think of me.

Answer 1

i would say ur an average american ..

Answer 2

Would it bother you if you were? Because if it would, you're not. At least I don't think you are. Only a psychiatrist can know for sure, and since I'm not, well, I'd recommend you going to see one if you want to be sure.

I will say that there's absolutely nothing wrong with thinking of and putting yourself first in all situations. It's simply the animal instinct. However, with humans, they often find that doing this brings them no happiness and then they wonder what possibly went wrong. Other times, it's only when people make themselves happy and fulfilled that they are able to pass that happiness on to other people when it overflows.

As for lying to get to the top, well, pretty much everybody does that, don't they? Just as long as these lies aren't ones that will find you out or that you can get caught in. If you're lying about your opinions no one will really know you're lying, unless they get close enough to you that just in conversation they learn to gauge what you really think. As they say, "You tell on yourself." Put simply, don't lie to people that you are close to or would like to be close to. But go ahead and dupe someone you're not close to if it helps you and it causes no real harm, like pretending to be a peppy person in a job interview. As long as you can keep up that attitude for 8 hours straight every day you should be in great shape! (and if you can't, they'll just fire you!) Besides, everyone already knows anyway that most just pretend to conform. You really can't expect more from a person, and no one really does.

Answer 3

If you could really care less about what people who cannot give you what you want think of you...why are you asking this question?

I don't know if I'd go so far as to call you a sociopath, but I'd certainly call you more than a little bit self-centered. Not to mention seriously lacking in the compassion department. Come to think of it, sociopath really isn't that far off the mark.

You're definitely not someone I'd want to have anything to do with.

Answer 4

There's not enough information here for a yes or no.

Are you capable of empathy? Can you feel guilt? Do you get pleasure from causing pain to animals or people?

My guess is that you're just a basic, selfish American. Nothing as exotic as a sociopath. In fact, a Sociopath wouldn't have the insight to ask if they were a sociopath or not.

Answer 5

You will end up in a Nursing home where they will take your money and nobody will give a d*** about you. There is a woman I know in a nursing home she was wealthy she now rolls her wheel chair down the aisles and cries out "help me" nobody even cares. Thats the seeds you are sowing and you reap what you sow. If you plant corn... corn will grow

Answer 6

Possibly. Though these days sociopathy is included within the definition of antisocial personality disorder. In any case, it would be impossible for anyone to diagnose you based on a few lines of text. If you're genuinely worried, see your doctor.

Answer 7

I don't think Sociopath is the right name for that...you sound like the average person on the street to me.

Sociopaths do not have normal emotions, they are not able to form relationships with others and say that they feel nothing. That's why they can torture animals without remorse, which, by the way is another of their characteristics.

You sound concerned about your "lack of feelings for others."
If you are, you can change this. Jesus Christ promised to take our "hearts of stone" and replace it with a heart of flesh.
You must see your condition as sinful and wrong, and ask the Lord to save you from your selfishness.

Answer 8

Rats Dawn stole my answer.


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Antisocial Personality Disorder is also known as psychopathy or sociopathy. Individuals with this disorder have little regard for the feeling and welfare of others. As a clinical diagnosis it is usually limited to those over age 18. It can be diagnosed in younger people if the they commit isolated antisocial acts and do not show signs of another mental disorder.

Antisocial Personality Disorder is chronic, beginning in adolescence and continuing throughout adulthood. There are ten general symptoms:

not learning from experience
no sense of responsibility
inability to form meaningful relationships
inability to control impulses
lack of moral sense
chronically antisocial behavior
no change in behavior after punishment
emotional immaturity
lack of guilt
self-centeredness

People with this disorder may exhibit criminal behavior. They may not work. If they do work, they are frequently absent or may quit suddenly. They do not consider other people's wishes, welfare or rights. They can be manipulative and may lie to gain personal pleasure or profit. They may default on loans, fail to provide child support, or fail to care for their dependents adequately. High risk sexual behavior and substance abuse are common. Impulsiveness,
failure to plan ahead, aggressiveness, irritability, irresponsibility, and a reckless disregard for their own safety and the safety of others are traits of the antisocial personality.

Socioeconomic status, gender, and genetic factors play a role. Males are more likely to be antisocial than females. Those from lower socioeconomic groups are more susceptible. A family history of the disorder puts one at higher risk.

There are many theories about the cause of Antisocial Personality Disorder including experiencing neglectful parenting as a child, low levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, and belief that antisocial behavior is justified because of difficult circumstances. Psychotherapy, group therapy, and family therapy are common treatments. The effects of medical treatment are inconclusive. Unfortunately, most people with Antisocial Personality Disorder reject treatment. Therefore, recovery rates are low.
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So.....you make the call. Do you fit this bill?

Answer 9

Look up the definition of sociopath.

I'd just call you self-centered with a skewed moral compass. I'd put money down on the fact that you don't have many close friends. Actually, I'd call you pathetic, more than anything.

Answer 10

You sound like 90% of the Consumerist Western Culture.

Answer 11

The part about lying tells me a lot about who you really are.