Am i a sociopath? i feel emotion and romance

No sociopath would raise the possibility that they are a sociopath because it would be counter-productive. It's virtually impossible for a sociopath to realise something is wrong with them. They just see themselves as skilled at getting things from people.

They don't have guilt or emotional attachment or anything like that, but they're good at putting on an act where it's going to be gainful for them. I had one in my life and it took me the longest time to work it out. When you press them on certain things, you realise something is missing from them, almost like a missing sense. It's bone-chilling when you realise they don't care whether you live or die, but only how each outcome could benefit them.

A good test is the thought experiment where five people are on a train line with a train careering at them. You are on a bridge with another person and you know that if you throw the person off the bridge into the path of the train, it will halt the train and save the five lives at the expense of one. What do you do? There are moral arguments either way, by the way, so there's no "right" answer.

However, the question stops sociopaths in their tracks because there's nothing in it for them either way and they really don't care about what happens to any of the people involved. They don't think like us and really can't work out what it is that a normal person would do. They can't argue the pros and cons. At all.

My own little sociopath refused to answer the question. When she finally did answer it was only because there was something in it for her to answer the question. Her thought process was that I was a nice (i.e weak, easily manipulated) person - so what would I do? She couldn't find it in herself to come up with a value judgement so she just guessed and hoped for the best. Her guess was that maybe no-one wants to die alone so she contrived an answer where all six people involved should die as her "stab in the dark" was that this was somehow better and that this is what I'd have wished for them.

And, no, there's no known cure. It's a scary disorder and I don't know why anyone would want to glamourise it or wish it upon themselves.

Tyler. Would you like to state your age for us? You sound like every other hormonal young man under the age of 25 because your brain hasn't fully developed yet.

You will grow up and grow out of it.
I think you need more chores or a part time job so that you learn the value of money and the cost of replacing everything you broke.

Calm down, life's too short to wreck it!

You may need help with how to control and express your anger. You may also need help with your social anxiety, as interaction with a range of people beyond your family can help develop your understanding of social norms, ethics and sense of empathy. But I don't think you are a sociopath (psychopath).

Sociopaths tend not to care or even speculate as to whether or not they are sociopaths, they simply do what benefits them most regardless of whom is left hurt by their actions. They will consciously manipulate people and situations to suit their needs, whatever they may be. They have the empathetic ability of a baby.

If you were a sociopath, a more likely response to being confronted after using your brother's credit card would be that you'd attempt to gain sympathy from your mum - you'd say "I'm so sorry mom... I don't know what's wrong with me". Maybe you'd have already made up several plausible stories as to why you 'need' the money, "I'm just really struggling with money right now and I'm finding it difficult to pay for basic things like books for school" etc. Because if you were a sociopath, you'd see keeping your family on side has a greater advantage than damaging your relationship with them. 'Getting away with it' means more opportunities to take what you want.

If you were a sociopath, you wouldn't have social anxiety. You might dislike social situations, but that wouldn't be because they make you nervous. If anything, as a sociopath, you'd be more likely to be quite adept as a social 'butterfly' and impress people with all kinds of feigned behaviour and invented stories. You'd probably be very confident due to the extent that you care only about yourself, and are way up on the narcissistic scale. Your self esteem would probably be unshakeably and ridiculously high.

It's easy to romanticise sociopathy or even empathise with sociopaths - they can appeal to our own desire to get what we want, to avoid becoming emotionally connected with anyone and to avoid a sense of guilt or responsibility. But you're not a sociopath (and in all likelihood that's a very good thing).

oi mate if your so emotional i think that everyone would agree that u should slit ya throat the world would be a much better place

sounds more like your trying to get attention. Everyone likes getting what they want it doesn't mean they get it. People who are sociopaths don't really have a lot of sympathy for others and if they do care its for very few people or few instances. Simply being irresponsible doesn't make you one and lots of people are irresponsible.

Tyler. You're seriously an amazing person and I wish I could meet you!! But you aren't a sociopath. Maybe ADD? And I've reacted that way to a math problem before, hahaha!... You're really interesting! =)

You are not a sociopath. I didn't read the whole thing but you're probably someone who has maybe more sociopathic traits than average, but far below what would qualify a diagnosis.

Hi, I do not think youre a sociopath. My reason is along with the symptoms you say, Sociopaths seek to create distructive situations for others and deliberately target them. They like messing peoples lives up and they have no regret after doing this and they are not really sure why they even do it. Abuse in childhood can lead to this. I don't think you're a sociopath, I think you may need mood stabilizing medication, or even that youre suffering from slight depression without even knowing it really. See a psychiatrist. You could be anything or nothing, without seeing you in person and evaluating your behavior and knowing circumstances, you will not be able to get a definitive answer.

in my opinion, the simple fact that you ask this question and the manner in which you ask it proves you're not a sociopath. you show depth, introspection, and even empathy in your question. I DO think you have a rage problem which requires a mood stabilizing medication. that will also help with some of your impulsive behaviors. the credit card thing is just you making a bad choice and you already acknowleged that. a true sociopath has no empathy, and feels no remorse. you do need help with the rages, tell a doctor how out of control you feel, in fact, print out this question and take it to a doc.

And I know that it's total fiction and not possibly a good representation but try watching Death Note, it is an anime and the lead character shows perfectly well traits or a sociopath.

He doesn't care for anyone but himself and doesn't ever stop to really question himself or his actions. A sociopath would never even conceive of questioning themselves, so I don't think you are a one but I do hope you can become more peaceful with yourself soon. :)

dappled nailed it perfectly.

Sociopaths at heart are demi human and not worthy of the life they were given. They will do nothing but destroy, and corrupt for as long as they live.

These new users are starting to get on my nervs. Every single one of these new users think they are different.

I think you're looking too much into it. You aren't a sociopath. And joeaverage is right.

i hope your studying psych cause theres good money in that (you seem to have a flair)

No. If you know so much about it, you should know that sociopaths don't care/think about being sociopaths.

All in all, I may be a sociopath. To finish off, sometimes I cry at night; a lot because I'm lonely. I want to make real friends but I have anxiety. I'm highly sensitive to all criticism. I get hurt over little things. I used to think of taking over the world. I'd want fame, power and anything big. I would find all kinds of ways to become famous and break all norms to do it. However, I've changed over the past two years and now live a simple life. But I still want some recognition for my artistic abilities and other talents. Back then, I was diagnosed with ADHD and was really hyper. I'd have many friends and was outgoing. Then, when I attended middle school, I was severely bullied and stopped talking. I developed a mental illness known as selective mutism and ceased talking in school for 6 years even throughout high school. Now, I go to college and I've started talking again. I just wouldn't give up without a fight. Now I talk again but not 98% like I used to. Am I a sociopath?

Regards, Tyler.

Finally, I like to get what I want. In other words, I'm manipulative. Well, at least I think so. I find Black hat methods to making money through Google and I don't feel bad about doing so. However, I have plausible reasons. First of all, the owners of Google are capitalists. They own the means of production and they are the exploiters. Not me. They have all the money in the world so I don't see what the big deal is in making a few grand off of them. I believe that the lower classes need the money not the capitalists. I wouldn't scam those who really need the money. I'd only scam capitalists and the bourgeoisie. I couldn't bring myself to hurt emotional people that I respect.

Always looking for drama and something special I have a high need for excitement. I like people that take risks and I like to take risks. For example, I dream of taking risks such as dancing in the street or doing things in Titanic (My favorite movie!) with a true lover. Note: I'm not in a relationship. However, If I fall in love with somebody, I will never stop thinking about them and I would embark on a secret adventure to know that person more. My image of true romance is risk taking behavior that would defy the norms. However, it's not selfish as I would want to make my true love happy. It could be though because it is an incentive to satisfy my need for a true love experience. Now, here is another example of my risk taking behavior. Online, I'd pull scams and would plan them out thoroughly. I would lie to people to get what I want and would sometimes feel like I'm such a genius for pulling off my scams and cons. I'd pull Ebay scams, Black hat methods, and other methods to make money and feel like I'm a mastermind. It gets me excited. However, I do feel bad about doing these things and ceased some of the things that I do that I consider highly unethical. I do believe in ethics, but to a certain point. I have done many crazy things, but there is a certain point where I take a stand and hold back. If I could scam someone I truly love for one million dollars, I wouldn't do it. I feel as if every girl should be respected and never hurt for no reason whatsoever.