So, it turns out I'm a sociopath

[Hal0fan117]

Here's the breakdown on what a sociopath is.
http://www.mcafee.cc/Bin/sb.html

There are maybe 2 or 3 things on that entire page that don't match up with me, and they're all relationship related. What do I do? I don't want to be a sociopath. I didn't used to be one, and now I am. The only reason I'm telling you this and not someone I know is because if I did, they would make me go to therapy, where I WOULD con the therapist! That's who I am, that's what I would do in that situation. I always thought I was just lazy and egotistical, but...Gah!Do any of you know a sociopath? Can we still function as human beings, or close to it? When I do take over the world, it will be a world of peace, does that change anything? I always thought I was crazy, but...help!

[Mutt Lo]

I have some sociopathic tendencies as well as some other issues. Noone can tell and i live a seemingly "Normal" life.

PS: whos to say what normal is?

[RobWeaver]

First of all, I wouldn't be too concerned about a self-diagnosis obtained from an online quiz or test. That's simply not going to be indicative of anything other than that you can read.
Second, sociopaths don't care about their effect on those around them - ever. They, as well, can't figure out why other people may be upset with their ideas or behaviors as they seem perfectly logical and sane to themselves. The very fact that your response is "I don't want to be" is probably a good indicator that you're not. (A little geeky and unadjusted perhaps but then hey, we're discussing psychology on a website dedicated to a children's game where you play with toy soldiers and build things with plastic blocks. Kinda geeky, when you stop and think about it, isn't it?)
So, the old saying "Only sane men question their sanity" is probably true in your case.

[Messenger]

I had a psychology teacher who was convinced that Bill Clinton was/still is a sociopath. I don't know if that helps.

[Oh Yeah! I'm Here]

Bill Clinton is, you saw what he did in office, he tried to get his wife angry at him.

[braveheart101]

From the quiz:
"Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them"

So, no, you are not a sociopath.

[django]

Your not a sociopath you just need a good slap and get your hair out of your face.I know a real sociopath and they are one of the most unpleasant people you can be around and tend to drive every one away.

If you have friends your probably not a sociopath.

[Einar's puppy]

Let's see... I guess I'm sort of a sociopath. The thing is, I don't enjoy it. That's the differnce. I can be a little "cruel" at times, but I don't enjoy it. I'm not a happy person either, so that adds a lot. Most of the things in that article don't fit me, but parts do. For the sake of you not hating my guts, I'm not going to say what though.

[jschild]

Halo is big into self diagnosis

[J4Jandar]

Originally Posted by Einar's puppy

Let's see... I guess I'm sort of a sociopath. The thing is, I don't enjoy it. That's the differnce. I can be a little "cruel" at times, but I don't enjoy it. I'm not a happy person either, so that adds a lot. Most of the things in that article don't fit me, but parts do. For the sake of you not hating my guts, I'm not going to say what though.

Most people have a little of everything in them. People have emotions. Look at Star Wars. The struggle between the light side and the dark side, to me, just presents one's own internal struggle between right and wrong. This isn't the first time some one has doubted them selves.

That's the funny thing about the hormonal changes going on in a teens body, they think no one can possibly understand what they are going through. Well, pardon me but you don't know jack.

Once you don't commit suicide and decide to grow up and become a productive member of society you finally understand why your parents impose limits and give you a structured path to follow. Anarchy does not work it's just a tool teens use to help define their own selves. The developement of their own identity and being unique is important to them so not being understood and different almost always manifests.

I was always at odds with my father and once I grew up and had kids of my own I finally understood why my parents were the way they were. I got over my hatred for how I perceived I was treated and so will you.

Here's to graduating to man hood!

...and that's all I have to say about thayat.

[Mutt Lo]

Originally Posted by J4Jandar

Most people have a little of everything in them. People have emotions. Look at Star Wars. The struggle between the light side and the dark side, to me, just presents one's own internal struggle between right and wrong. This isn't the first time some one has doubted them selves.

That's the funny thing about the hormonal changes going on in a teens body, they think no one can possibly understand what they are going through. Well, pardon me but you don't know jack.

Once you don't commit suicide and decide to grow up and become a productive member of society you finally understand why your parents impose limits and give you a structured path to follow. Anarchy does not work it's just a tool teens use to help define their own selves. The developement of their own identity and being unique is important to them so not being understood and different almost always manifests.

I was always at odds with my father and once I grew up and had kids of my own I finally understood why my parents were the way they were. I got over my hatred for how I perceived I was treated and so will you.

Here's to graduating to man hood!

...and that's all I have to say about thayat.

Awesome post. + repped!

[GeneralGrievous13]

Originally Posted by Mutt Lo

Awesome post. + repped!

+rep for J4Jandar from me too.

As my Grandpa puts it, "You're only truly crazy if you think that you're not crazy."