Posted by Angel Girl on December 15, 2004, at 3:30:38
In reply to Angelgirl, Toph has a good point, posted by Susan47 on December 11, 2004, at 21:22:29
Sorry I took so long to respond. I really think that my T is right. I had just never thought about it before and quite honestly didn't exactly know what a sociopath was. Firstly, I am NOT trying to offend anybody here who might have this diagnosis, so if I do, I AM SORRY!!!! Not my intention at all. This is about MY SON ONLY.
My son has the following traits, all of which are traits of a sociopath.
compulsive liar
no remorse
demands respect from others
no empathy for others
shows no feelings, except for anger if provoked
uses people
manipulates people
he'll destroy you emotionally, financially, etc if he has to to get what he wants
extremely self-centered
can't hold a job, continually quits or is fired
can be charming to reel you in
very, very cold
major problem with anger
claims he can't have feelings of love
holds grudges for life (never forgets if you've *wronged* him)
no concern for what his actions/words has on others as long as he gets what HE wants
behavior problems his entire life, including childhood
kicked out of 4 schools, suspended MANY times
has grandious ideas that never pan out
never says "I'm sorry"
never accepts blame, blames something/someone else
irresponsible
doesn't see that there is anything wrong with him
first started therapy in kindergarden
no patience whatsoever
no conscience
controls people
deep-seeded anger/rage starting in childhood
has used aliases but doesn't now (that I know of)
doesn't honor his financial obligations (bills) and doesn't worry about it
has stolen from employment if he has access to cash
steals from friendsIt PAINS me to describe my son like this but it is all true and everybody who knows him would attest to this. When I typed out the list I was going to put in caps the traits that were severe but then realized everything would be in caps. It REALLY depresses me and I'm going to talk about it with my T this week.
However he loves animals immensely. I know it all sounds horrible and it is but he's still my son and I love him.
A very saddened AG
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