Antisocial Personality Disorder

Question: Can someone with Antisocial Personality Disorder have emotions? I've been under the impression that a psychopath/sociopath is a person with an extreme form of Antisocial Personality Disorder and cannot feel emotion(or are shallow). However, if a person is not a psychopath but has Antisocial Personality Disorder, can they feel emotion? I know lack of remorse, guilt, and shame are a characteristic but I don't remember seeing anything about emotions as a symptom.

Answer: yes they can. however, they usually suppress those emotions before ever becoming consciously aware of them. if you count anger, hate resentent as emotions then yes all the time. if they're not a psychopath, then their disorder actually has functional value; in other words, they protect themselves from feelings b/c they're used to being hurt. psychopaths have no capacity to experience empathy for others, their emotions would only be insults to their sense of importance

Question: Who are the famous people that have antisocial personality disorder? Please tell me famous people that have antisocial personality disorder, and give support to your answer, thank you. I think Hitler (killings and ..........)

Answer: Since antisocial personalities are marked by a longstanding of irresponsible or unlawful behaviors that violates social norms; lying, stealing, and fighting (abusiveness) are their common behaviors. Persons with antisocial personality’s disorder often do not experience shame or remorse for their hurtful actions. Their actions are marked by indifference to the rights of others. So I would say there are probably a lot of the rich and/or famous persons that just weren’t or haven’t been professionally diagnosed. Our world culture seems to allow for some level of anti-social personality disorder. Few people did come to mind Ken Lay…OJay Simpson…Napoleon and Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Christie andJohn Wayne Gacy , Charles Sobhraj, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, David Berkowitz ,Fred West. were well-known examples of the antisocial personality. Fictional sociopaths; Uchiha Itachi (Naruto, "Itachi the Killer"), Eric Cartman (South Park), Hannibal Lecter (Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal), Alex DeLarge (A Clockwork Orange), Kazuo Kiriyama (Battle Royale), Mickey and Mallory Knox (Natural Born Killers), Patrick Bateman (American Psycho), Z�equeno (Cidade de Deus) Begbie (Trainspotting), "The Caller" (Phone Booth), Kevin (Sin City) Frederick Clegg (The Collector), Aaron Stampler (Primal Fear), Charles Anthony Bruno (Strangers on a Train), Rhoda Penmark (The Bad Seed), Chad (In the Company of Men) Don Logan (Sexy Beast) , Mr. Gone (The Maxx) The Punisher/Frank Castle (Some versions) (Marvel Comics), Lieutenant Loren Singer (JAG), Tom Ripley (The Talented Mr. Ripley), Jason Dean (Heathers) ,Hud Bannon (Hud), Bridget Gregory (The Last Seduction), Annie Wilkes (Stephen King's Misery) Catherine Tramell (Paul Verhoeven's Basic Instinct) , Kane (WWE), Achilles de Flandres (Ender's Shadow), Foolkiller (Marvel Comics), Lisa (Girl%2C_Interrupted) were well-known examples of the fictional antisocial personality. A few CEO’s would almost have to be in our modern day business culture. Do we need to mention politics…? Bill…Nixon….Music industry’s gangsters…who shoot each other…? glad to do your research for you....hope you get a good grade....paper?...wink

Question: Can an 82 y/o male with Antisocial Personality Disorder grieve the loss of a child? I would appreciate any links on the aged with AntisocialPersonality Disorder. Specific question is, can someone with that diagnosis actually feel the loss of a child? He is projecting his guilt on to others ie. spouse, other children and grandchild. The daughter that died was abused by him when she was a child. Is a sense of caring/grief not present in someone with true Sociopathology/ Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Answer: This person absolutely can feel the pain of such a loss. Antisocial personality disorder, a little contrary to what it sounds like, is not characterized by not wanting to be around people/not caring about people. Rather, antisocial personality disorder is when a person has little regard for social norms and rules. That is, the person could be considered "rude" or "tactless," but not unfeeling. This confusion comes mainly from the word antisocial. Here, it has a different meaning than what we might immediately think of. One could argue that he does not know that it is customary to feel the loss of a child, and thus will not conform to this custom. However, I don't believe that grief is a custom, though the traditional signs of it, such as withdrawing, depression, etc, could be considered so. I think that he is dealing with it in his own way. I would not doubt that he feels the pain of her death, and possibly the guilt of his former abuse. It is not the grief that is changed by his personality disorder, only the ways he expresses it.

Question: Does anyone know any killers, rapist, and anyone famous that has Antisocial Personality Disorder? I'm doing a research paper for pyschology class and my topic is about Antisocial Personality Disorder. It's about the symptoms, treatment, and examples like killers, rapest, and anyone famous.

Answer: We all do. GWB.

Question: boyfriend with antisocial personality disorder? i am almost 100% sure that my boyfriend has antisocial personality disorder. every possible symptom of it, he shows. and some days he is completely fine and others, it can be very hard to communicate with him. he gets angry pretty easily and i think he has a hard time expressing emotion of any kind, other than anger. i care about him deeply, and have been with him for several years. i am wondering if anyone has had a good relationship with someone with this problem, or if you know anyone who has or if there are any good ways to communicate with them or get them to show emotion better. anything, really.

Answer: Maybe you should go to couples counseling. Good luck and God bless!

Question: Any books or self help stuff to do with Antisocial Personality Disorder? Are there any good memoirs, self help books, or help anything to do with this disorder that the people on it are not a bunch of mean, biased turds that say antisocial are all incapable of loving, manipulative, murdering rapists but actual genuine ones that are trying to help?

Answer: Antisocial Personality Disorder can not be changed/altered through self study. It requires professional counseling.

Question: What are the differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder & Antisocial Personality Disorder? I have been studying both disorders & they seem to be extremely similar. Those with NPD seem to lack empathy for others & do not generally have remorse for their past actions as do those with APD & those with APD seem to be very arrogant & all about themselves like someone with NPD. So what how does a psychiatrist properly dianose this disorder? What guidelines do they have to go by to figure out with disorder the patient has? Basically, what is exactly is the difference?

Answer: APD is more about flaunting laws and cultural rules. Like my client who says, "I don't see what's wrong with stealing from WalMart, after I've been in the store if feels like everything there is mine anyway." Antisocial P.D. isn't about being antisocial, they are often very social people, just don't think that laws apply to them. NPD has some of that, but are generally very arrogant, controlling, black/white and VERY intolerant of criticism or feedback. They are always right. They are the experts on everything. No one can teach them or treat them because they know more or better than you do. Zero empathy. It's all about them.

Question: What is the difference between Antisocial personality disorder and a psychopath? Also which are serial killers antisocial or are they psychopaths? or both?

Answer: psychopath describes a person who suffers from antisocial disorder. Also known as sociopath. Anti social personality disoreder is basically where the person has no guilt or remorse, and they have a complete disregard for peoples rights.

Question: Is antisocial personality disorder the same as psychopathic personality disorder? If they are, then why are there 2 different names for the same disorder and if not then what are the differences? Please tell me your references if there are any. Thank You=)

Answer: yes, they are the same thing. Antisocial personality disorder: A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others and inability or unwillingness to conform to what are considered to be the norms of society. the disorder begins before you are 15, so it has something to do with you're childhood,and continues onto adulthood. The disorder is manifested by a pattern of irresponsible and antisocial behavior as indicated by academic failure, poor job performance, illegal activities, recklessness, and impulsive behavior A lot of other disorders are usually occur along with the disorder such as, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Somatization Disorder, Pathological Gambling (and other impulse control disorders), and other Personality Disorders (especially Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic). Basically the person pulls away from society during adolescence and doesn't grow out of it, so they stay this way through adulthood. You aren't allowed a diagnosis until you're at least 18.

Question: Question about Antisocial Personality Disorder? I looked at multiple site about a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder and some say that you had to have only some symptoms of a conduct disorder when you were young and some say that you had to qualify"Which means having the official diagnosis"to be able to have a diagnosis of ASPD when your older then 18.Which one is right?

Answer: Not all people who are diagnosed with conduct disorder grow to be APD, but 1/3 of them do. Still, if you have been a child and not been diagnosed, it doesn't mean you that you can't have APD. It just means that either people didn't catch on, or you just simply never got diagnosed. You DO have to have had symptoms though, especially things such as manipulative behavior... People are often diagnosed with APD after having a childhood of neglect and abuse. Not always, though, I don't think. But like all personality disorders, they are definitely mostly environmental - though environmental factors DO affect the brain. The chemical problem with APD is - like with depression - the saratonin and dopamine levels are down, and the amygdalia - which controls the fight or flight chemicals - is also affected; also, the frontal lobes are affected, too, methinks. Not quite sure, can't remember much from studying, but it's one you can't really self-diagnosis. I know a lot of people with APD tendencies who aren't APD...Definitely see someone about it, if you think you have it. Also, other symptoms involve law-breaking behaviors, total disregard for rules, hatred for authority, et cetera. Make sure to really, really study it before self-diagnosing. (My apologies if you're not talking about yourself. I'm just assuming, since that's usually the case with these questions.)

Question: What are typical presenting symptoms of antisocial personality disorder? When appearing in front of a counsellor what presenting symptoms will appear in a male who suffers antisocial personality disorder?

Answer: Common characteristics of people with antisocial personality disorder include: Persistent lying or stealing Recurring difficulties with the law Tendency to violate the rights of others (property, physical, sexual, emotional, legal) Aggressive, often violent behavior; prone to getting involved in fights Inability to keep a job A persistent agitated or depressed feeling (dysphoria) Inability to tolerate boredom Disregard for the safety of self or others A childhood diagnosis of conduct disorders Lack of remorse for hurting others Possessing a superficial charm or wit Impulsiveness A sense of extreme entitlement Inability to make or keep friends The intensity of symptoms tends to peak during the teenage years and early 20s and then may decrease over time. It's not clear whether this is a result of aging or an increased awareness of the consequences of reckless behavior. However, though a person with antisocial personality disorder might be less likely to commit crimes later in life, that person may continue to be an inadequate spouse or parent and an unreliable employee. Antisocial personality disorders are considered one of the most difficult of all personality disorders to treat. People who suffer from the condition rarely seek treatment on their own and may only seek therapy when directed by a court. They may abuse or neglect to take any prescribed medications. In general, there has been little success in treating people with antisocial personality disorder, but there are approaches that may help alleviate symptoms: Medications. People with antisocial personality disorder often suffer from associative conditions such as anxiety, depression, other mood disorders and substance abuse. Doctors may prescribe antidepressant or antipsychotic medications to help alleviate these conditions. Unfortunately, many people with antisocial personality disorder don't take their medications as prescribed. Psychotherapy. This therapy can help people with antisocial personality disorder develop appropriate interpersonal skills and instill a moral code. A critical part of this therapy is developing and maintaining a strong therapist-patient relationship. This can be challenging, as the person is often angry, emotionally unstable, interpersonally inappropriate and prone to impulsive behavior. In some cases, doctors suggest group and family therapy when individual therapy has not been successful. In some cases, where there's a risk of self-harm or harm to others, people with antisocial personality disorder may need hospitalization and supervision at all times.

Question: What are the medications for Antisocial Personality Disorder? I feel that I have this disorder and was wondering if they have any drugs for it or if I'll have to end up crying on a strangers sholder in an odd social group?

Answer: There are no particular drugs for this disorder because it is a personality disorder and those aren't typically treated with drugs but rather with therapy. However, sometimes doctors will prescribe drugs that are used for depression and bipolar disorder for anti-social personality disorder.

Question: How to handle a person with antisocial personality disorder who refuses to participate in group activities? He refuses to participate in group activities and makes fun of other clients, calling them names. what should I do? choices: a. Set ground rules b. call a team meeting to duscuss the treatment plan

Answer: Where did you get your medical degree? Not everyone is group oriented. You should leave him alone. Or, if you're really advanced, you could coax out his strengths and put them to good use.

Question: What is the difference between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder? I think my friend is a psychopath. I notice how he uses 'identification with the aggressor'.

Answer: Let me keep it as simple as I can: There are ten personality disorders mentioned in the DSM, which are divided into three clusters. (Cluster A = Usually characterized by Odd behaviour, Cluster B = Dramatic and Cluster C = Anxious Behaviour) Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) belongs to cluster B, along with narcissistic personality, histrionic personality and borderline personality. Now antisocial personality disorder is rare in the sense that it is divided into two forms: SOCIOPATH PSYCHOPATH Both sociopaths and psychopaths belong to Antisocial personality disorder, the ONE MAIN difference however, is that sociopaths are made to be the way that they are through neglect,abuse and other factors as opposed to the psychopath who is simply born that way. As adults both psychopaths and sociopaths exhibit the same traits: ASPD Characteristics: Poor impulse control Constant lying superficial charm Lack of remorse/empathy Narcissism Self Destructive Become easily bored Violent tendancies Sociopaths have been made to behave in this manner through abuse,bullying,neglect,pampering - The psychopath however was born to behave in this way. A recent study into the subject of psychopathy revealed through MRI scans that the brain of a psychopath is different to the brain of a non psychopath - They are simply wired in a different way. The study proved that the psychopathic brain has trouble processing emotion and that their amygdalas are impaired. Some men are born without sight, some without hearing and others without emotion. Psychopaths can be born into all forms of society. You can't diagnose someone with ASPD until the age of eighteen, before this time they refer to it simply as conduct disorder. Throughout their youth the psychopath may show cruelty and callousness towards animals, they may enjoy firestarting and might also experience trouble with bed wetting. Not all psychopaths exhbit these traits, they are however precursors. You should look further into ASPD to work out whether or not your friend has this disorder.If you prove him to have it ask yourself the following question: Was he the product of a loving, warm family? Or Was he abused, bullied etc? If you believe him to have ASPD and he was born into a loving, doting family then he is a Psychopath! If he was born into an unstable environment then he's a Sociopath!

Question: I think I have Dissocial personality disorder/Antisocial personality disorder please help.? I feel no remorse or guilt ever. Here is my question what is the difference between "Dissocial personality disorder," and "Antisocial personality disorder."

Answer: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. This instability often disrupts family and work life, long-term planning, and the individual's sense of self-identity. Originally thought to be at the "borderline" of psychosis, people with BPD suffer from a disorder of emotion regulation. While less well known than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), BPD is more common, affecting 2 percent of adults, mostly young women.1 There is a high rate of self-injury without suicide intent, as well as a significant rate of suicide attempts and completed suicide in severe cases.2,3 Patients often need extensive mental health services, and account for 20 percent of psychiatric hospitalizations.4 Yet, with help, many improve over time and are eventually able to lead productive lives. Antisocial Personality Disorder Personality denotes characteristic ways of thinking, feeling, behaving, and reacting to the environment. A personality disorder is said to exist when a person chronically uses mechanisms of coping in an inappropriate, stereotyped, and maladaptive fashion. Personality disorders are enduring and persistent styles of behavior and thought, not atypical episodes. This both disorders can be treated but with differant tequinues and circumstance of the patients care and well being. One remorse or guilt has nothing related to this subject manner is just a sense of who you are not how you feel.Is a personility that separates you from one thing to another transit. I'm not your therpist but..I would treat a patient like that with self therphy and natural herbs.To patients who have 2 or more issues going on.I let them try heal themselves before I start the treatment and one on one problem issue ratio.In other words.Self help and self healing before the meds take over.

Question: How would someone know if he or she has Antisocial Personality Disorder? I am classified being manipulative, lacking empathy, and being narcissistic, but what would make someone ASPD?

Answer: Those are characteristics of ASPD/sociopath. Look it up in the DSM IV to see if you meet the critera of having the personality disorder. Some say that it's genetic. Sort of like how the male lion will eat the cubs of other male lions to ensure that their genes will endure. (Basically do anything possible even if it's morally wrong to win) Some say it is learned. Where as a child, the person at one point realize that it's everyone for themselves. And so they will do anything they can to get what they want. They tend to have unstable relationships with friends and partners. Sociopaths walk a fine line with the law. Some are smart enough to push the boundaries just enough to not get caught. Yet there are so many that do get caught and end up in jail (ex. murderers, etc). Not all of them do such serious criminal acts. They are mindful of their actions but simply don't care because they lack a good conscience. They feel that they are above the law because what they want has merit and supercedes any law in their minds. They are in love with themselves, holding themselves in the highest regards. They make it obvious that they love themselves. A lot of time they think they are getting away with manipulating people. In reality, people catch on and simply just don't want to deal with them anymore and just want them out of their hair. A person that has ASPD/sociopath characterisitics: ex. Scott Peterson. The suspect for allegedly killing his pregnant wife. On TV, he obviously shows no real empathy for losing his wife when she was missing. He can't even really cry on cue. Everyone can see that he's not very sincere. Despite the fact that it would look bad if he fled, he did anyways - changing his hair color, taking out large amounts of cash. This poor judgement is a clear sign of the disorder. In his mind fleeing was in his best interest at the time. Well, now he got caught and in court, his action makes him look guilty. What's the difference between sociopath and a psychopath? A sociopath has a normal temperment. They don't have urges wanting to kill people. But may do so if it gets them what they want without any risks. Does this make any sense? Do get help to make sure if you have this disorder or not.