Antisocial+Personality+Disorder

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Definition:
1343229116 Difficulty forming emotional attachments; lack of empathy; little regard for the rights of others; self centered; willing to violate the law or social rules to achieve a desired objective. Chapter 13, page 388

Part of: Personality Disorders Related to: Aggression Substance Abuse egocentrism Relevant to: Domestic Abuse Attachments Case Studies, Intimate, Partner Abuse, Sometimes confused with: Asperger's Disorder

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causes of antisocial personality disorder are unknown. Genetic factors and child abuse are believed to contribute to the development of this condition. People with an antisocial or alcoholic parent are at increased risk. Far more men than women are affected. The condition is common in people who are in prison.Fire-setting and cruelty to animals during childhood are linked to the development of antisocial personality.Some people believe that psychopathic personality (psychopathy) is the same disorder. Others believe that psychopathic personality is a similar but more severe disorder.======

** Symptoms **
A person with antisocial personality #|disorder may: Source of this information on symptoms, causes, incidence, and risk factors can be found at the following link: []
 * Be able to act witty and charming
 * Be good at flattery and manipulating other people's emotions
 * Break the law repeatedly
 * Disregard the safety of self and others
 * Have problems with #|substance abuse
 * Lie, steal, and fight often
 * Not show guilt or remorse
 * Often be angry or arrogant

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Analogies:
A person with antisocial #|personality disorder (sometimes called sociopaths) can be compared to a stray cat. A lady sees a stray cat and feels sorry for it, so she takes it into her home. After feeding this stray cat and giving it a home, it turns on her and attacks after draining the person of energy and resources. In this analogy the stray cat is the person with the disorder which had no regard for the person who attempted to save it.

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Personal Experience
I was in a very bad relationship with a person who has this disorder. It is hard to explain to someone the mental, emotional, physical, and sometimes financial damage that can be done when one is involved with an anti-social with these characteristics. It took me a couple years to get back to my normal self after removing myself from the situation. I will say, if you have never encountered someone with these traits, then I hope you never do. If you find yourself around a family member, friend, coworker, or boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse who exhibits these symptoms get them out of your life. If you can't get them out of your life then try to limit contact as much as possible because the person will drain you and has no regard for your well being.

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