Sociopathy

Sociopathy is an informal term that defines a pattern of antisocial behaviors and attitudes. In the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, sociopathy is most close to represented by antisocial personality disorder. Outward, those described as sociopaths may appear disturbed but can also show signs of caring, sincerity, and trustworthiness.

 They are manipulative, often lie, lack empathy, and have a weak conscience that allows them to act reckless or aggressive, even when they know their behavior is wrong.

Who Is a Sociopath?

someone who is clear without conscience. In most of the cases, it's a description tossed out to label a person as being either hateful or hate-worthy.

Sociopathic symptom:

1.Lack of empathy: 

One of the most well-known signs of Sociopath is a lack of empathy, particularly an inability to feel remorse for one's actions. “Many people with these symptoms do seem to lack a conscience, but not all of them,” he explains. Psychopaths always have this symptom, which is what makes them especially dangerous.

2. Difficult relationships:

People with these traits find it hard to form emotional bonds, so their relationships are often unstable and chaotic. Rather than forge connections with the people in their lives, they must try to exploit them for their own benefit through deceit, coercion, and intimidation.

3.Hostility:

Sociopaths are not only hostile towards themselves, but they are more likely to interpret others' behavior as hostile, which drives them to seek revenge.

4.Irresponsibility: 

Another sign could be a disregard for financial and social obligations. Ignoring their responsibilities is extremely common, for example, not paying child support when it’s due, allowing bills to pile up, and regular taking time off work.

5.Impulsivity:

A sociopath makes decisions with no thought for the consequences and find it extremely difficult to make a plan and stick to it.

6. Risky behavior:

Combine irresponsibility, impulsivity, and a need for instant gratification, and it’s not surprising that sociopaths get involved in risky behavior. People tend to have little concern for the safety of others or for themselves. Means that excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse, compulsive gambling, unsafe sex, and dangerous hobbies (including criminal activities) are common.

How Can This Be Treated

• Confronting the problem head-on:

Try to understand their nature and scope of sociopathy and dealing with the whole rather than with little parts of it is a helpful start.

• Partnership with a caring therapist:

The treatment works better if it works in a systematic manner. Unfortunately, evidence also shows that after initial improvement, the sociopath regresses back to their old self.

One of the most unfortunate reality is that there is no evidence to show that a sociopath can change. There is nothing that has been proven effective as a treatment for a sociopath for now. Researchers and practitioners aren't giving up on finding a way to treat them. Can sociopaths be cured? Experts hope they can.