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You will go back to your normal healthy self, it will just take time. I think you are experiencing a short-term coping mechanism as a result of trauma. Remember, sociopaths have a brain disorder were certain parts of their brain do not function correctly or at all and crucial connections aren't are there and the dysfunctional brain developed in utero or within the first 4 years of life. You are an adult with a fully formed normal brain and it won't change (short of brain damaging injury.)

It's actually pretty common to think you might be a sociopath after ending a relationship with one. And wonder if those close to you are paths too. Hard to trust after getting involved with one, ya know? What you knew of human beings got turned on it's head but just remember they're only 1% the remaining 99% are not socio/psychopaths so your chances of running into one again are slim plus you now have KNOWLEDGE and are aware of the warning signs and can make a quick exit if you suspect.

You're in a more strategic and aware place than most of humanity as the majority of people are completely naive about this god-awful predatory disorder that wrecks havoc on peoples' lives. You know now and can protect yourself.

I'm pretty logical/scientific and don't read self-help books or bs like that but i found this book incredibly helpful. I mean, check out the most helpful comment.

You're gonna be okay :)

(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0425279995/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I have read it, about a month ago. I liked it however it said some of the same things as other books, The Charisma Myth and A Guide to the Good Life. Maybe I should read them all again and take notes on the exercises, they do help.

Approximately 3-15% of those with APD likely have psychopathy and another 30% likely have sociopathy

Oh, I wouldn;t be torturing you at all if you were in a humbler. YOU'd be torturing you. That's the exquisite joy of that piece of apparatus.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UberKinky-The-Humbler-CBT/dp/B00K6DZ30S

This post is vaguely reminiscent of this type of book. Plus there's a distinct air of /r/redpill and /r/incel type thinking, but, can we lay off the reports? Yes, some of this is a bit rapey (especially that last point), but let's not pretend that people, regardless of whether they have a PD or not) do use seduction techniques. Seduction is just another form of manipulation, and, like it or not, an extremely common, and never entirely clean one. If you have something to say about it, or you take umbrage with any of it--hell, if you're fucking triggered by it--then put that in the comments. We're all (supposedly) adults here, so let's have an adult conversation. OP has not expressly broken any rules, certainly not Reddit's TOS, so, if you have to, bitch slap them in the comments. Be the sociopaths you claim you are, and stop running to mummy to fix your booboos.

Where did he get his sources from? I think part of the reason why the number is so high is because they consider those who want Sharia law implemented (ONLY in ISLAMIC STATES, so it doesn't really affect you) to be 'radicalised'. Sharia law varies from country to country, and the perception of what Sharia is varies from person to person too, most countries don't adopt the harsh punishments that is found in the Quran or fatwas, and most Muslims see Sharia as a guide for them and how to live their life to please Allah. And, I should also point out that Saudi Arabia's legal framework is based on Sharia law, so why does America still continue to support them? By doing that, they are sending a message that they don't really see a problem in such practices, and are willing to support states with Sharia law so nobody really goes and reflect on their practices. If you have economic sanctions against these countries, they might want to reconsider their practices.

As for honour killings, I think this is a lot like FGM, where the problem is that the practice is so deeply entrenched in their culture, and the solution would be to change their mindsets, but that's obviously a long term solution, but I think the Middle East is moving forward in terms of wanting to stop such practices. (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/14/pakistani-clerics-issue-fatwa-against-honour-killings). (FYI, a fatwa is seen as very important in Islam, because they usually shape the way the Muslims in a country think).

There are. Many actual sociopaths have just enough inhibition to keep people from truly finding out what they're like, though--but not all. Inhibition levels vary even among so-called "Primary Psychopaths", according to the research so far.

Edit: Also, for clarity, I typically use sociopath and psychopath more or less interchangeably.

Edit 2: ...and the ones that are that boldly irresponsible tend to either be very successful or very incarcerated. Not really a lot of middle ground.

Carwalking. Went entire block without setting a foot on the pavement, jumping from car to car.

Riding a superbike while being too drunk to walk, going entire blocks at the speed of 100mph in this exact pose eyes closed. Felt so fucking good.

It's not absent in ASPD, in fact, it's commonly comorbid.

Over 50% of diagnosed ASPDers have some sort of comorbidity with anxiety disorders.

So you are both wrong. It's not impossible to have ASPD and anxiety, but neither is impossible to have ASPD and have no anxiety at all.

Read, play music, work out, or watch educational shit on the internet (Great Courses mostly).

Occasionally when my brain is fried from work and I'm feeling lazy, I'll have a few cocktails and watch some true crime shows on TV. I never really paid any attention to true crime stuff but that HBO mini series about the Golden State Killer got me interested. Damn, people kill other people for totally stupid reasons. Also Paula Zahn is hot as hell for being 64.

Nope, not me. But one of the "celebrity psychopaths", James Fallon, describes himself having OCD. This is his book, if you care to read: https://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Inside-Neuroscientists-Personal-Journey/dp/1591846005

From what I can gather, sociopathy and OCD are independent from each other. But I'm no expert, so don't just believe what I say.

Fair enough, credentials win. I'll eat crow.

The reason I thought differently is because I've been given this workbook, which has various checklists in it with it listed as a diagnostic criterion. Page 4 on the Amazon previous is one of the examples, if you care.

And I've been asked it in therapy sessions before.

But apparently, I misunderstood or was wrong. Thanks for pointing it out.

yes in the physics community Feynmans like a god

He's well known for many things in popular culture. He was on the committee that investigated the space shuttle Challenger disaster and on live TV he showed that the o-rings lost their elasticity in the cold by simply dumping the o-rings in ice water.

He was also an artist and a very good bongo drum player. He was instrumental in popularizing Tuvan throat-singing in the West. Back Tuva Future https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00000GC1U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H01vDb1JENG4N

He was perhaps the father of nanotechnology. He wrote a very famous paper and presented at a conference called "there's plenty of room at the bottom" it sparked people's interest and imagination in the field of nanotechnology.

But of course the most interesting aspect to Feynman was his combination of genius, intellectual honesty, and curiosity. One book that I couldn't recommend highly enough is the one I mentioned earlier Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393316041/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D31vDbF44F7T1

Along with some really great critiques of modern science such as "Cargo cult science"

and of course if you like physics he wrote a great book called "six easy pieces" along with a three-volume set called the 'Feynman lectures of physics"

Batman as he is as crazy as all the inmates in Arkham Asylum. Joker pointed it out that the only difference is he does good.

https://www.amazon.com/Batman-Arkham-Asylum-Serious-Anniversary/dp/1401204252

A legendary and must read graphic novel showing just how crazy Batman is. He belongs in there.

I'll admit I only just got into reading when I started uni as I did everything I could to avoid books during my High School years. I've liked every book that I've read but I'll just share the highlights here:

Non Fiction:

• All of Robert Greene's books because I'm a sucker for history and interesting characters. 48 Laws of Power was my favorite.

• Nietzsche's The Will to Power

• Huxley's At the Doors of Perception

• Ram Das' Be Here Now

• Graham's The Intelligent Investor

Fiction:

• De Sade's 120 Days in Sodom

• Bukowski's Post Office

• Huxley's Brave New World

• Assorted Lovecraft stuff.

Currently Reading: The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin

Up Next: Camus' The Fall.

Don't blame, don't forgive, just accept.

What is good? Never hurting anyone? Never being mean? Being a push-over? I recommend this book https://www.amazon.com/Art-Being-Kind-Stefan-Einhorn/dp/1933648708 It discusses the intriquies of kindness, through a philospohical yet digestable manner.

I personally try to be good. You can be a piece of selfish shit but sooner or later you are going too realize that most people hate you and you have to change social circles. Those that like that character are either weak or as fucked up as you are. So, either you prey on the weak and gain shit or you find peopel like you and hope that they are not fucking crazy.

Preying on the weak makes you pathetic though, who that is weak has any power? The ruler of loosers, met those kind of people. Like if you work a shit job, and have your buddies that do drugs, and fuck low-self esteem bitches, then you are most likely a looser. I don't see the CEO/president calling you anytime soon. Prey on the strong, be stronger and more powerful. That is strength and greatness. But hey, each of their own.

I think this is a real issue, I really have been battling the issue of morality. I had to 'learn' what was wrong, I still have problems with social conflicts when I get called out. I still hurt those I love, inconciously and conciously.

However, some people need to be fucked. You just have to fuck the right person.

I once dated a sociopath. Even though he was remorseless, he demonstrated a genuine concern for his disorder. It's a disorder, just like anything else. They are just people who are emotionally blind. Some have even make the argument that is an evolutionary advantage which allows individuals to efficiently achieve higher societal ranks due to their emotional callousness. Just as many end up in prison, many others end up as doctors, politicians, and business executives. I recommend that you read this book; it is about a neuroscientist who has aspd. Spoiler alert: He's actually a half way decent and successful guy who doesn't routinely boil puppies alive.

Get this book and read it. It's probably available at your local library.

There's one trait to look for in spotting sociopaths. They will ALWAYS play the victim. As an example, a sociopathic female will complain endlessly about her narcissistic husband, pretending all the while to be a victim of said husband. At no point will she ever admit her victimhood is of her own choosing. She could leave her husband at any point in time, but she would rather continue to exploit the clueless for her own purposes, while playing the victim for all eternity. What this means is, once the perpetual victimhood of a sociopath is spotted, they will appear exceedingly stupid to you, because it is stupid to play the victim when the problem is easily solved by leaving the relationship.

In particular, sociopaths will play the victim after screwing you over. If anyone plays the victim immediately after harming you, it is guaranteed you are dealing with a sociopath.

The response after spotting one is up to you. Setting boundaries is one way to deal with them. For me, bitch-slapping them out of my life is the preferred method, because I have zero interest infecting my life with those who have no empathy.