Anti-social as the opposite of “Social Butterfly” means homebody, preferably no company, self entertained, introvert in nature as opposed to extrovert, one who could live in the woods or desert 48 miles from a single amenity and be happy as punch. Antisocial as in a “Personality Disorder”, also known as SOCIOPATHY, is a mental disorder, which means, there are ways of helping control it’s symptoms but not a cure that purges it’s existence. Also, that it tends to surface as the body chemistry changes (therefore the teen years) with a stipulation that it’s bearer is not qualified for an actual “diagnosis of conduct” until age 18 since similar symptoms surface in other mental disorders.
NO SENSE OF RIGHT OR WRONG
Antisocial Personality Disorder has no sense of right or wrong. The emotions of others are foreign. How a sociopath treats others doesn’t reciprocate care or concern inside them. They’re prone to manipulating or exploiting others then treating them indifferently with no regard for what they’ve caused as there’s no guilt for their actions. There’s an utter disregard for the law. Stealing and vandalism aren’t viewed as actions they should be punished for. There’s zero concept of why there are drug and alcohol restrictions. The only concern given a lack of any moral compass, is if the actions are satisfying. The exploiting and manipulating of others, which violates others rights, is met without remorse. They enjoy being the perpetrator of any abusive relationships they create. Other descriptive words are: Irresponsible, Aggressive, Deceitful and Irritable as they repeatedly lie, threaten family, feel they’re entitled & perform acts that are grounds for arrest
WHAT CAN WE DO?!!
This one is a very different approach to the “Jesus says love everyone” mantra. It’s not a matter of doing unto others as you’d have done to you and forgiving seventy times seven… The golden rule in this situation is to protect yourself THEN others THEN possibly get help for the perpetrator (IN THAT ORDER). The situation is, you have a human soul who is bearing the brunt of a condition they didn’t cause themselves. To attack “IT” with a vengeance you’ve got it’s “bearer” in the way. I call it “Dancing with the Devil”.
1. Stand your ground
2. Don’t make “good behavior deals”
3. Keep sensitive information locked up
4. Listen to your gut instinct
5. Get help (always keep others aware)
6. Know your “IF-THEN” exits
For a continued education, search “How to deal with a Sociopath” by Jessica Anderson” venue:
“BetterHelp” (updated April 2022)