It is normal for a person to participate in the lives of their own kind, concern for the interests of loved ones, sincere regret about bad deeds. But there is a category of people for whom all these qualities are not something important and mandatory. An experienced Western psychiatrist would diagnose such people with “sociopathy”. This is a personality disorder, not a behavior, therefore it is difficult to eliminate it, although it is possible.
They are different
How is sociopathy diagnosed? Its symptoms are very vague, you can’t look for them in yourself - sociopaths do not recognize their behavior as problematic and do not seek a solution to their difficulties. For them it is easier and more natural to blame others. The disorder appears for the first time at an average of 15 years. It is manifested by the fact that a teenager demonstratively does not take into account the needs of others, shows physical or psychological violence towards weaker people or animals, repentance of wrongdoings in patients is superficial and flaunting. Moreover, far from all sociopaths - these are gloomy and gloomy personalities - there is also a category with developed communication skills. These people use their charm for selfish purposes. It is not surprising that there are many sufferers of this disorder in places not so remote.
On or off?
Sociopathy is self-control in a "flickering" mode, that is, a person for some time to achieve his goals can pull himself together and show remarkable volitional qualities. But for a long time there is not enough strength. Therefore, alcoholics and drug addicts so often break down - most of their sociopaths. By the way, in the West now a new term is used in relation to these people - antisocial personality disorder, not sociopathy. This is basically the same. Similarly, replacing the term “manic-depressive psychosis” with “bipolar affective disorder”. Rebranding, which does not change the essence, just with a more politically correct sound.
New friends - new "I"
Sociopathy is a disorder in which a violation of the law internally by a person is considered something completely normal. For a person suffering from a disorder, the main thing is not to be caught, although not everyone succeeds because they find it difficult to control impulses and “turn on” self-control on time. The “charming” category does not manage to mislead people for a long time for the same reason. Sooner or later, they give themselves out (often early) and face problems. Like people of a hysterical warehouse, sociopaths are often forced to change their social circle, because people begin to feel bad about them quite quickly, after several “tricks”.
Treatment of sociopathy is possible, although it is rather difficult to convince the patient of his dysfunction. Only sometimes, after a long struggle with drug addiction or alcoholism, do such people agree to psychiatric care. There are no pills for this disorder, although antidepressants are possible for some of the diseased. Treatment consists of group therapy and an individual analysis of the possibilities of adaptation and restoration of broken relationships. But almost always have to work with relatives. Such people really need support, although it is difficult for them to admit it.