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In the mental health field, Sociopath - also known as antisocial personality disorder - is a disease that makes it impossible for people to understand and absorb moral norms and behaviors in society. Infected individuals can be very dangerous, commit crimes, organize dangerous groups or sects and harm themselves and others. There are several signs that a person has sociopath, which include: being merciful, disrespecting the law, and frequent lying.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Recognizing the Patient's Characteristics

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   Consider the person's personality and behavior. People with this personality disorder are often extremely charming and talented at speaking. Their personalities are often portrayed as charismatic, so they are often noticed and praised. They often have strong sexual abilities, have quirky sexual interests or are crazy about sex.
   • Sometimes, they feel that they have ultimate ownership over a place, person or thing. They believe their opinions and beliefs are the best and do not care about the opinions of others.
   • Rarely do they feel ashamed, insecure or silent. They cannot control emotions such as anger, impatience, or irritability. They are often loud at others and react hastily to such feelings.

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   Examine the person's past and present behaviors. A person with sociopath often has unusual and dangerous spontaneous behaviors. They often behave against social norms and can do dangerous, violent, or excessive work without considering the consequences.
   • They can be criminals. Since there is a tendency to despise laws and social norms, they may be people with a criminal record. They can be scammers, pathological petty robbers, or even murderers.
   • They are professional liars. They weave stories, make strange or false statements, but they have the ability to make them persuasive with their confidence and initiative.
   • They can't stand boredom. They get bored easily and need constant excitement.

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   Consider the person's relationships with others. The way they treat others can also indicate whether the person has an antisocial personality disorder. Sociopaths are very good at persuading others to do what they want, either by seduction or in more brutal ways. As a result, their friends and co-workers will often do everything the other person wants.
   • They feel no guilt or shame about their actions. People with this disorder do not feel compassion for hurting others. They may be indifferent or seek to rationalize their actions.
   • Sociopath often manipulates others. They can find ways to influence and control the people around them to gain leadership.
   • They have no sympathy and cannot feel love. Some people with the disease may have a person or a small group of people they care about, however, most of them cannot feel affection and maybe in the past, they have never experienced a problem. any feelings are healthy.
   • They have a hard time dealing with criticism. They often want to be recognized by others and depend on it.
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Method 2 of 3: Dealing with People with Anti-Social Personality Disorders

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   Talk to someone about what you are going through. If you are in a relationship with someone who abuses you, or have a co-worker overdoing you, tell someone a story. If the relationship has become violent or you are concerned for your safety, you should ask someone for help to keep away from the sick person. Don't try to deal with it on your own. Ask a friend or relative for help.
   • If you are a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Program Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 in the United States. In Vietnam, call 1800 1567 (a child care and counseling service provided by the Department of Child Protection and Care - Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs with the support of Plan in Vietnam) , or (84-4) 37,280,936 (Center for Women and Development).

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   Keep your distance from the person. If the sick person you're dealing with isn't a family member or loved one, stay away. Continuing to spend time with them can have a negative impact on your life.
   • Stop contacting the person, if possible, avoid situations or places where you might meet them.
   • Tell them that you need space and ask him / her to stop contacting you.
   • If the person is uncooperative and refuses to leave you alone, you can change your phone number and other contact information. If the person continues to hang on, ask the court for a restraining order.

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   Be careful when facing them. If it is someone you cannot or do not want to avoid, always be careful when questioning their actions. Before you do that, you must remember that sociopath is inherently hostile, unpleasant and potentially violent. Ask a friend or family member to work together to create a plan to prevent potential aggression.
   • Avoid accusing or pointing out the specific mistakes of the patient. Instead, focus on the whole scene and let them show you care about their health. Start by saying things like, "I worry about you and I want to help you."
   • Avoid talking about the feelings or hurt they have caused you. The person with this personality disorder will not react to them.
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Method 3 of 3: Understanding Anti-Social Personality Disorder

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   Understand that Anti-Social Personality Disorder is not the same as psychopath. Anti-Social and Psychotic Personality Disorders are not fully understood, but according to some scientists and scholars, they are two different types of disorders. In the diagnosis and manual statistics of psychosis (DSM-5) - a type of manual used by psychiatrists, descriptions of Anti-Personality Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is relatively similar to sociopath and psychopath. Sociopath and Psycopath are not easily diagnosed syndrome like ASPD, but there are a few studies showing that the above two syndromes are two distinct forms of ASPD and share some common features. Those general characteristics include:
   • Disregard for laws and social norms
   • Not aware of the interests of others
   • Don't feel any sympathy or guilt
   • Tends to use violence

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   Consider other features of sociopath. In addition to the antisocial traits listed above, a person with sociopath will exhibit several other traits. These characteristics are almost all related to the defect in the patient's conscience. Meanwhile, a person with psychopathy is often described as a person with no conscience. Characteristics of sociopath may include:
   • Concerned
   • Hot-tempered
   • Uneducated
   • Solitary
   • Can't keep a job or stay in one place for too long
   • Very possessive or "in love" to hide the fear of abandonment
   • If they commit a crime, they will commit it spontaneously and without calculation

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   Always remember: The cause of the Anti-Social Personality Disorder is still not clearly proven. Some researches that: it is genetics, while other studies say that it is due to an abuse or mistreatment of a childhood. One study found that 50% of people with sociopath are inherited through genetic makeup. However, environmental factors and other conditions also contribute to the illness in the remaining 50% of patients within the study. Due to the discrepancy between study results, the cause of the sociopath syndrome is still unclear. advertisement

Advice

• Remember: people with Anti-Social Personality Disorders aren't necessarily criminals or bad people.

Warning

• Do not diagnose yourself or tell other people that you suspect someone has the disease so that you can seek intervention from a doctor. If you suspect that a loved one has the condition, find ways to cope with them and get help if you feel in danger.
• If you feel you are a victim or in danger, or have been harmed by someone else, call the police. Don't try to deal with it on your own if it puts you in danger.