It is also known as sociopathy. It is a mental condition in which the individual invariably exhibits no respect and regards towards any other human. He always antagonizes, manipulates, and treats others indifferently and that too without any shame.
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What is the treatment for NPD and ASPD?
Query: Hello doctor,I am dangerously sadistic. I enjoy it when others are suffering in any form, from stubbed toes to life-threatening injuries and torture. I have been diagnosed with NPD, though with traits from ASPD. The research on how treatable this kind of thing seems pretty inconclusive. Where do I g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I have to appreciate you for asking this question. It takes a huge amount of courage to question ourselves, and especially in cases of NPD (narcissistic personality disorder) and ASPD (antisocial personality disorder). Where the individual lacks the ins... Read Full »
Does my behavior resemble high-functioning sociopath?
Query: Hello doctor,I am almost completely certain I am a high-functioning sociopath. I have had many people tell me this over the years, looked at dozens of websites and online tests that point towards it, and I have reflected on myself many times and come to the same conclusion. I took an IQ test a few y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A very interesting portrayal of yourself, I must say. A sociopath might be a judgement, you definitely have signs of cluster B personality traits, anti-social personality disorder. Such people have these characteristics of apathy, higher sense of self, no remorse, e... Read Full »