Psychopathy is considered a pathology, but not serious. However, in some cases, such an ailment requires contacting a specialist with subsequent treatment with the pharmacological drugs proposed by him. In addition, if psychopathy leads to a complication of the relationship, then it will require special attention. Indeed, in this case, a person is not only unpleasant for communication, but also dangerous for others. A woman who is in a relationship with a male psychopath should behave detachedly and cautiously. Only this will allow her to predict and not provoke another tantrum on his part.
Definition
Psychopathy is nothing more than a pathology caused by abnormalities in the functioning of the central nervous system. As a result of such a malfunction, human behavior begins to have some differences from generally accepted rules and norms. In addition, his way of thinking is transformed, as well as the idea of ​​the role that he plays in society.
As for modern medical literature, there is no term “psychopathy” in it. It has been replaced by a concept such as “personality disorder”. The abandonment of obsolete terminology occurred due to the fact that such a name began to be extremely negative.
Psychopathy can be considered an anomaly of personality. The person to whom it is inherent changes its behavior based on the form of the disorder. First of all, psychopaths are egoists who are very important to be in the spotlight. Nevertheless, due to the absence of symptoms of brain damage, specialists cannot give a clear answer to the question of whether such personality disorder can be attributed to mental illness. The opinion of most of them agrees that such a state is a line located between health and pathology.
How to recognize a psychopath? People suffering from this pathology are not able to show empathy, sympathy. It is impossible to wait for gratitude from them and the manifestation of other high emotions. But at the same time, such a person, if his intellect is sufficiently well developed, perfectly manipulates others, depicting the necessary reactions that are perfectly suited to a particular situation.
Psychopathy, despite the fact that it is not regarded as a serious illness, nevertheless, requires a specialist. This pathology arises in childhood or in adolescents, and its development is facilitated by the underdevelopment of personal qualities.
A male psychopath is distinguished by aggressiveness and self-centeredness with a clear deficit of self-control and empathy. However, he is not even able to realize his own emotions. How to recognize a psychopath? Of course, the behavior of such people can have different shades. However, they are always unstable emotionally. This is precisely what indicates psychopathy.
Disease prevalence
According to statistics, 1-2% of the world's population suffers from psychopathy. Moreover, 80% of such patients are representatives of a strong half of humanity.
Quite successful people in leading positions often suffer from psychopathy. Of the men in prison, pathology was detected in 1/3 of their total number.
Approximately 10% of the population is characterized by psychopathic forms of behavior. They are also capable of harming others. However, there is clearly insufficient evidence to make a clinical diagnosis in these cases.
Causes of the disease
Why the disease occurs is not exactly known. Scientists suggest that psychopathy develops due to the following:
- heredity;
- trauma received during childbirth;
- fetal hypoxia during its development in the womb;
- bad ecology;
- psychological trauma received in childhood;
- being in an institution away from the family;
- excessive custody;
- attention deficit adults.
The presence of these factors is not a prerequisite for the development of psychopathy. They only provoke development or contribute to the aggravation of pathology.
How to recognize a psychopath? With superficial communication with such a person, it is unlikely to determine his illness. Such people are able to very well hide the peculiarity of their character, corresponding in appearance to the expectations of others. To achieve this psychopath allows his intellectual level, which can be either medium or high.
What are the symptoms and signs of personality disorder?
Special appeal
It’s not difficult for a psychopathic man to charm a woman. In the process of communication, such a gentleman actively shows signs of attention and seeks to be as close as possible to his chosen one. Moreover, he is always romantic and stands out for his originality. Also, a male psychopath maintains conversations on a wide variety of topics without much difficulty. Such courtship leads to the fact that the victim of a person with a personality disorder is not able to notice dangerous signs of pathology. Consider what they are expressed in.
Overconfidence
How to calculate a psychopath? Such men are firmly convinced that only they can always be right. And if in their address they receive even the slightest remark that their judgments are incorrect, then all this is perceived very sharply and aggressively. At the same time, a person begins to negatively assess the current situation. He is firmly convinced that it was not he who was to blame, but fate, and sometimes even the state.
Deceit
Symptoms and signs of personality disorder are often manifested in the constant deception of the partner. At first, the woman does not attach any importance to this, because the chosen one is lying to her on trifles. However, after some time, deception takes on impressive proportions.
Nevertheless, a woman cannot blame him for a psychopath. In any attempt to find out the truth, he immediately shows resentment or aggression. Moreover, thanks to his high intelligence, a man deliberately deceives his victim in such a way that she notices his lie. And this moment is quite joyful for the psychopath, allowing him to enjoy the victim's helplessness and his impunity.
Game to the public
Most often, the psychopath's aggression is aimed at the victim when the partner is alone with her. In the presence of strangers, the behavior of such a person changes dramatically, and he begins to take care of the woman, showing goodwill to her. That is why friends and close relatives sometimes do not believe the victim. They are sure that it either provokes a good person, or slander him.
Jealousy
The emergence of this feeling is often regarded by women as one of the manifestations of love. However, in fact, jealousy for the psychopath serves as a tool with which he carries out moral violence. Communicating with a psychopath is full of hidden threats. Such a person sacredly believes only in his fantasies. The victim’s arguments mean nothing to him. And if at the beginning of a life together jealousy can be mistaken for a harmless game, then gradually this feeling will make the relationship unbearable.
Fit of rage
Any trifle is capable of provoking a flash of aggression by a psychopath. It can be a poorly prepared breakfast, a dirty glass, and sometimes just a good mood of a woman. Outbursts of anger erupt in the same scenario.
At first, the man simply raises his voice, and then gradually drives himself into a rage. And when his anger reaches its highest point, physical strength starts to go in addition to words.
Manipulation
Psychopaths by all means available to them seek to achieve their goal. They manipulate people using blackmail and lies, raising their voices, crushing pity or using physical violence.
Asocial Behavior
In their desire to receive benefits without putting any effort into it, people with personality disorders come to lead a hectic life and commit crimes. Psychopathic children show their failure in their studies, regardless of their level of intelligence. This is observed in the future in professional activities.
Types of Disorders
There are various types of male psychopaths.
And each of them has its own characteristics. Let's consider them in more detail.
- Hysteroid. How do psychopaths with this type of disorder behave? They strive for the universal recognition of themselves as individuals, and therefore demonstrate to others their importance and superiority. Often these people behave theatrically, gesturing strongly, enthusiastically hugging the interlocutor and sobbing uncontrollably during their story. A pathological lie is also inherent in them. Representatives of this psychopathic personality type are very infantile. They always strive to be in the spotlight. An example of this type of psychopathic personality is Harvey Dent, a well-known comic book character.
- Schizoid. This category of people is vulnerable. But at the same time, schizoid psychopaths are oppressive and pedantic. These people are hostile to others and are not able to empathize. A striking example of a schizoid psychopath is Dr. Mengele. This is the man who set experiments on people at Auschwitz.
- Paranoid. Representatives of this psychopathic personality type are constantly striving for their super goals. The main distinguishing features of such people are limited interests and egocentrism, high conceit and narrow thinking, a strong sense of jealousy and excessive suspicion. Paranoids invent for themselves ill-wishers. The most famous representative of this type of psychopathy is Adolf Hitler, who is known to us as a Nazi criminal.
- Asthenic. Individuals with this type of disorder are sensitive, anxious, insecure, and fearful. Their life plans have nothing to do with reality. Such people are constantly obsessed with obsessions and cannot exist without digging themselves.
- Dissocial. These patients are characterized by stable asocial behavior, the manifestation of which is expressed in impulsiveness and lack of guilt. They are not able to maintain close relationships for a long time, they are aggressive. Their basic principle of life is "here and now." Moreover, the consequences of the actions committed by them do not excite such people. Typically, these psychopaths are children from low-income or large families, city dwellers, and former prisoners.
Relationship building
How to resist a male psychopath and a manipulator? Not every woman is able to find the right trip to a person suffering from this pathology. This is the reason for the destruction of relations.
It must be understood that these people, despite their inability to understand higher emotions, have egocentrism, which is combined with a subtle sense of the state to which they bring others. This is for a person with personality disorder the main condition for successful manipulation. Often they show tenderness and sympathy. However, this is only an imitation of such feelings, through which one can well see the indifference and detachment in understanding the mental state of others.
In cases where people with personality disorder were able to achieve a comfortable psychological atmosphere due to manipulation techniques, no aggression will arise on their part. Most of them enter into marital relations only in order not to stand out against the general background. Nevertheless, psychological pressure and violence reign in their family, as a rule. That is why in most cases, the life of psychopaths is a whole series of divorces and marriages. At the same time, not all women are able to withstand the pressure of such a spouse and delete him from his life in the future. This leads them to depression, deep frustration and severe emotional upset.
How to behave your spouse?
Psychopathy is not a sentence. Men with abnormal personality traits may well be successful in business and be in leadership positions, directing their ability to manipulate people and instinct towards the feelings of others in a creative way.
How to live with a psychopath? After all, this personality disorder hurts loved ones, and often a woman who has become a victim of such a spouse does not even imagine how to build a relationship with him. The most dangerous is the situation in which a tyrant husband, once in a criminal environment, pulls his wife along with him. In this case, the woman needs to consult a psychologist. The specialist can either confirm or deny the presence of pathology, after which, if necessary, he will advise how to communicate with a psychopath. Such people like to play on the feelings of partners, which is why it is very difficult to break up with them.
Specialists recommend such women:
- in the moments of psychological attacks of the spouse to distance oneself from him, demonstrating, for example, strong employment;
- upon termination of the relationship, report a separation, being careful, as such news will certainly provoke rage;
- notify the spouse of loved ones who are able to provide support;
- breaking relationships, not succumbing to guilt, remembering that the psychopath is a threat not only to his wife, but to all other members of the family;
- if you feel a constant risk to your health and life, do not hesitate to end the relationship;
- Do not believe her husband’s words, check the source of information received from him and look at his behavior from a philosophical point of view.
Psychopaths have a constant need for control over other people. They want to be in charge, for which they use their charm in parallel with pressure and intimidation. There is no need to interact with such people during violence. Instead, they need to be made aware that such behavior will certainly entail certain consequences.
How to identify personality disorder?
A person who is interested in the question of whether he is prone to antisocial behavior may know about this for sure. To do this, it is enough to pass a test for psychopathy. When confirming suspicions, it is recommended to contact a specialist who will allow you to adjust this condition.
The standard and most frequently used test is a questionnaire compiled by Robert Haar. This doctor offers an assessment of a person’s condition based on 20 different criteria. The points received are subject to summation. If there are 30 or more, then this clearly indicates a tendency to psychopathy. An adequate test result can only be obtained by a specialist. However, such a questionnaire is in the public domain. This makes it possible for any person to assess their propensity for such a personality disorder as psychopathy.