can be found in every culture.

They go by many names, one of which is sociopath.

A sociopath is someone suffering

from a serious psychiatric condition

called antisocial personality disorder.

While no one is born with this disorder,

it is associated with a pattern of antisocial behavior

that began before the age of 15.

Recognizing a sociopath's personality,

despite the existence of telltale indications,

can be challenging.

Similarly to predatory animals in the wild,

sociopaths are masters of camouflage and cunning.

Antisocial behavior

and an absence of conscience and empathy

are hallmarks of the sociopath personality.

With every slither and slurp,

a sociopath sews discord and chaos wherever they go.

Knowing the telltale indicators of a sociopath

can be helpful for you to identify

and understand people with these tendencies

so that you can set healthy boundaries.

So here are seven signs

someone you know might be a sociopath.

Number one, lack of care for other people.

Careless is often used to describe

a sociopath's interaction with others

because they generally have very little regard

for other people's wellbeing.

On top of that, antisocial individuals

generally have very little regard for the law,

and so may engage in actions that are illegal,

such as harassing and fighting others,

destroying property and stealing.

They lack a moral compass and won't show regret or remorse

when they've made a bad choice

or have hurt or harmed others.

Number two, manipulation and gaslighting.

Antisocial people may manipulate

and deceive others to gain rewards or pleasures

such as money, power, social advantage, or sex.

Because of this,

they can make favorable impressions on others

through exuding charisma and charm in their encounters.

Even if you try to confront them about their manipulation,

they may try to gaslight you by denying the incident,

saying you are imagining things

or even accusing you of being crazy or insecure.

Number three, deceitfulness.

Sociopaths have a reputation

for being dishonest and deceitful.

Just like how they'll use manipulative tactics

to take advantage of others,

they may lie to get their way or to get out of trouble.

They also embellish the truth when it suits them,

exaggerate things or distort facts to fit their narrative.

And if you catch them in a lie,

they'll use denial or projection

to avoid taking accountability.

Number four, impulsivity.

Antisocial individuals often make decisions

without thinking it through

or considering the consequences of their actions.

They tend to be very much in the here and now,

doing whatever they consider necessary

to achieve their immediate goals.

This may mean leaving their partner out of the blue

and not call or text them for days

or quitting their job without having a plan

for what they're doing next.

Because of these rash decisions,

they may find themselves having problems

with maintaining jobs and relationships.

Number five, irritability.

People with this condition are easily irritable,

so they may react to even the slightest frustration

with aggressive, threatening, or verbally abusive behavior.

For example, while waiting in line for too long

or being stuck in traffic jams annoys everyone,

sociopaths in this case may respond with violent outbursts.

Number six, irresponsibility.

People often believe that sociopaths

are usually successful, charismatic people

in positions of power.

True, there are some sociopaths

who manage to succeed in society at large,

but they're the exception.

While persuasiveness and charisma

are sometimes seen in sociopaths,

irresponsibility is a common problem

for those who suffer from this condition.

Monotony and routine make them stressed

and they get bored quickly.

Reckless behavior is how they escape that boredom.

And number seven, negligence.

Do you often find them doing dangerous

or reckless activities?

Sociopaths tend to care very little

about their safety or the safety of others.

For this reason, they may seek out

and engage in cheap thrills and risky activities

such as drunk driving,

overindulging in drugs, alcohol, or gambling,

or engaging in unprotected or unsafe sex.

Is there someone you know

who is showing some of these signs?

Let us know in the comments below.

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