Am i going to become a serial killer or something?

For the past month or so I've thought I'm a psychopath. Frist off, I must say, I have OCD and anxiety and before worrying about being a psycopath I worried about having schizophrenia and being a pedophile. The reasons I think I'm a psychopath is because I have so many of the traits:

- I've hurt our animals; I squeeze our cats. It seems to release anger, but then it comes back again.
- I've kicked our dog, same as above.
- I've stolen - without feeling TRUE remorse. I don't know why, either.
- I find it hard feeling emoiton, and feeling sorry for people. For example, my friend said she went to the hospital as she has an inflimation, and I found it hard to sypathize with her.
- I've missed many days of school, simply because I 'can't be bothered'.
- I have a few fetishes; BDSM and foot.

I must add, this all started around two years ago. We've had a few deaths and quite some dramatic traumas. My mum's a 'semi' alcoholic and as I said, we've had some 'problems'. I sometimes cry when thinking about being a psyco, I really don't want to be one - I'm 16, BTW - I thought it was important to say that. Am I normal? Am I going to be a serial killer, hurting people? I really don'r understand. And I don't know whether I'm pretending to worry about it. It's like I'm lying to myself. I'm saying "I need to change", but am I just saying this? Do I really want to?

Please, could someone at least try and help me. It would be very much apppreciated.

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  • RichardChase

    If you are bothered by being a psychopath, then you probably are not one.

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  • othersonmyside

    you and i, are very similar, id like to you

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    • othersonmyside

      it more likely your a sociopath btw

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  • Judas_misunderstood

    Paragraph breaks, please, folks.

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  • zaqxswcdezaqxsw

    not all psychopaths become serial killers, but psychopaths have extremely low anxiety or none at all which are good traits if you are a serial killer, but you have anxiety so i think u prolly just have ocd

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  • bigtoy

    Buy a rubber imitation cat and beat the crap out of it. No need for remorse that way.

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  • Chino_01

    First off, stop messing with animals. Second, get to a docter man, you have somethin up with your brain stem. Third, I suggest you eat more mellon.

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  • Faxing

    I'm not going to tell you to reach out to God, as I don't know how you feel about religion. I know many people who aren't practicing any certain religion and are fine. However, if you want to go down the holy road, go ahead. It may help you.

    I think you should first address your fantasies, try and find out exactly what gives you the pleasure. Harming animals isn't a good thing and there are plenty of better ways to take out your anger. You should try and find as many movies about how you feel, indulging your fantasies can sometimes help curb feelings like that. Though if they're giving you more ideas, I suggest you find a therapist that can help you, someone who specializes in that kind of stuff. Do some more research, start at Sociopath. Even if you don't think you are one, it's always better to understand yourself first. If you pick out things from other disorders you can put it together and find what you need and how to get help.

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    • Zone

      Religion is probably the birth place for psychotic killers.

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  • lylalylalyla

    Well, you've worried about being a schizo... you're going through the same shit as I am.
    Do you feel emotions? because you said you cried, then you do feel emotions, but of course, even though you might not be a psychopath, anyone can become a sociopath, and I think you should get help or continue with your therapies... good luck not rotting in hell.

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  • ToxicCrayons

    If you have anxiety, you are not a psychopath.

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  • purpleflower

    I would say I'm going through something similar to you, I just don't know whether I should just accept it or if I should try to change myself, or if I even want to change myself... sometimes, I kind of like it. But I realize it's not socially acceptable, especially for someone like me.
    But what I want more than anything is to discuss this with someone who is having the same thoughts as I am.

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  • alv1592

    All I had to see was that you kill animals; I already want to throw bricks at your head. Sorry but not sorry.

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  • Glennbun420

    day in her tea, she use to sleep like a rock and everyone paniking cuz no one could wake her up she use to spend 2 days knocked out, one day i went there and i put 10 of them inside of her tea and i went to my cousins house because it was his birthday and we where drinking and smoking some weed when my dad called that finaly the bitch died. i dont know what really happened and everyone else said she died of age anyway the doctor just came to check her heart beat to pronounce her dead thats it in my opinion till today i think the pills killed her, her heart failed i dont feel any remorse i actualy was happy and felt good even thinking about it now feels releaving, my mother's mother my other grandma died i didnt feel nothing, alot of my friends died never felt a thing, a close friend of mine i knew him for 8/9 years i wish i can cut him into fuckin pieces, i had an argument with my sister i wouldnt hurt her but even if she is dying im sure it wont bother me well i dont know thats about it but i learnt how to control it and thank god because if not i dont know what would happen to me. im sure its something genetic my second cousin is Ted Bundy he had same problems almost maybe i got it from him i dont know i cant really say nothing.

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  • Ashley27672

    Nope, not going to kill people. You care too much about your mental health too much instead of embracing your disorders.

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  • caitlin<3

    you know, i have the same problem as you
    although i dont worry about being a phsycopath

    whatever happens happens...

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    • Zone

      I very much agree with you. Gotta wait and see what happens.
      Try being a good person as much as you can, that's the best thing you can do. Every bad thing you do, will possibly have negative consequences.

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  • I think you should see a therapist. I'm a 14 yr old girl and went cuz I was afraidd if I was around a knife or a needle
    I would try to hurt myself with it. I always squeeze my
    dogs and pinch them, but I don't make them cry or yelp

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  • Mastersash

    i'd be most concerned about the pedophile thing as that can turn out to be a life-sentence in prison along with screwing up another's innocent life.. but you're not a bad person (stop hurting the animals :( ) just please get some help for yourself because a troubled mind needs answers in order to avoid falling even further into a deep abyss. you'll be ok but you need to talk to someone.. hope that helps.

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  • luna820

    I pretty much think you are probably not a psychopath. There's a test called Hare's PCL-R. It's the psycopathy checklist revised. it has 20 symptoms, and each symptom you rate 0-if you do not have that symptom, 1-the comment kind of fits you or your behavior, or 2-totally fits your behavior. Look it up online. The animal abuse isn't the most normal thing in the world, but some boys do do that sometimes, it doesn't neccassarily mean they are psychopaths. BTW, the animal abuse isn't even on the checklist. It's just a triad of things serial killers Could have in common but do not always. The other two are setting fires and wetting the bed until 12. I would truly try your hardest not to hurt your animals, because in about 2 years you will completly regret it. They are innocent, they did nothing to put you in the position you are now. I sounds like you are just really angry, and numbing out feelings that are normal when you are mentally healthy. I went through a period of time where there was so many deaths in life within a 3 or 4 year period. And I had a few traumas, and my family was super dysfunctional with drug and alcohol addictions. I was totally numb then, but I still felt pain and anger deep down!! It's hard to care about more minor events when you are going through a high amount of stress, epecially at 16. And people have fetishes, there's nothing wrong with that. I'm hoping your fetishes have to do with a willing participant, even if there is a little pain involved. BDSM isn't really considered a horrible thing, as long as the one you are inflicting pain on, or tieing up, is willing, and likes that fetish as well. I've actually met quite a few guys with the foot fetish thing as well. Now if your fantasies involve forcing someone to do something that they do not want to participate in, or taking advantage of someone, or getting aroused by thoughts of torture or murder... Then its time you talk to someone, like now. You do have remorse, or else you would not be on here. And the other poster was right, psychopaths don't experience anxiety. But I do think you should definately see a therapist. There's nothing wrong with it, most people have, even if some do not talk about it. Are you worried about the Pedophilia thing you mentioned? Do you mind if I ask why? Besides the animal situation, it sounds like you are going through kind of normal responses to extreme circumstances. Not that it is a good thing, you should address it right away.I've been through many of the feelings you have, and it really helps to address it. I know it might seem like you are not in pain, but you probably are in a lot of pain, and your mind is trying to numb the externalities to keep you sane right now. And please,do not take your aggression out on the animals. Rip apart a pillow, break something in your back yard, just no animals. or humans for that matter! Let us know! I'm feeling for ya, we know how hard 16 yrs old can be, especially with stress like that!!!

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  • HellAndHighWater

    You're self aware- this tells me that you aren't psychotic. The only thing on that list that alarms me a little bit is the one about harming your animals.
    If it is something you're worried about, it would probably be a good idea to seek professional help.

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  • dwe

    Talk to a counselor or therapist right away. They will help you talk through your anger and get to a point where you can control yourself. Later, after you lose your anger, you will probably not even believe that you are the same person that did those things you describe, like hurting animals. Get help before you create lifetime regrets. And as you get older you will realize how short your life is, and you will feel so bad that you hurt animals who are mortal also. I believe in you that you can talk to someone and feel better. Good luck.

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  • slothmcgee

    Hi, firstly I agree with Richard, if you think you are a psychopath you probably aren't, as most of them don't have the self-awareness you do. Some of your behaviour is a bit worrying as well, mostly the hurting animals part... try counting to 10 or any other distraction methods you can think of before you do it again. Maybe have something set in your mind you can do instead and stick to it. Secondly, you say you have OCD and anxiety, are you getting any help? There are lots of things your doctor can do for you, anti anxiety medications might help you feel better if prescribed for a short while, and although the idea of therapy might seem repulsive when you are so young... it can be really helpful, you can talk through some of these worries you have and they can plan some strategies for coping with some of the compulsions and worries you get. Therapy isn't just some psychiatrist sitting there saying "how do you feel about that?" anymore, its much more tailored towards you. I wouldn't feel embarrassed about asking for help, OCD is as much as an issue for you as any other health condition would be. Wow i sound like an advert for psychotherapy. Hope my advice is helpful in some way, i wouldn't worry about being abnormal, you're just coping with normal stressful emotions in an abnormal way ... and you just need to learn how to cope with them in the way best for you, (hopefully without animal abusing also- try and imagine empathy if you can't actually feel it.). I wish you good luck with finding that way :)

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  • jamie1000001

    maybe your just feeling down cuz people you love have died maybe get more medication or get a hobby football,video games etc

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  • tutu28

    Also, please reach out to Jesus. He knows your concerns and if you believe and really want help, he will help you. I can't tell you how many times people have reached out to Him and been changed or redeemed by his helping hand. David Berkowitz, or "Son of Sam" is a perfect example. Satan is oppressing you and only Jesus can break his influence. Please try Jesus and then you will have peace and be free. Faith is the key that unlocks the door. Try him and you will be blessed.

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    • Zone

      Jesus is not real and you know it. And by the way, there's enough religious sociopaths already.

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      • purpleflower

        Dexter season 6 is a good example of a religious psychopath

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  • tutu28

    It's no coincidence that a lot of serial killers got there start with porn and especially bdsm. It is a problem and if you don't address it your fantasies will get progressively worse and you will be going down a road you cannot come back from. Please go to the porn-free.org site, click on the Christian living link and then the bdsm link. There are many people there with similar problems and this kind of behavior can only be broken with God's help. Don't fall into Satan's trap. He loves you and only wants the best for you. You must first acknowledge you have a problem. The fact that you have means you have a good chance of changing your life completely around. God bless...

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