I hate to say this to you guys. I'm sorry to say that your acting was lousy, but I do have the point & facts from you as to though what this disorder is. Thanks.
Technically, a "psychopath" is different from someone with APD since some of the criteria has changed, and APD is a clinical diagnosis while "psychopath" is more of a sociological term at this point.
I think that you're confused about what Antisocial Personality Disorder is. When the term "Antisocial" is used here it has nothing to do with whether or not the person wants to be around other people or not. People with APD often enjoy being around other people, the difference is that people with APD have no real feelings of affection for the peole they're with. People with APD never form deep or lasting relationships with other people.
- Antisocial does not refer to not being a social person. It is an adult (over 18) personality disorder with diagnostic criteria listed in the DSM-IV, and is a cluster of traits revolving around chronic violation of social norms, coupled with a diagnosis or evidence of conduct disorder before age 15.
I consider myself anti-social, but only outside of work. At the office, I socialize, because it's required. Do I believe I "suffer" from a disorder? Hell no! You can believe all the scientific explanations, but it's my choice.
Do I "hate" people? No!
I'm just tired of sharing thoughts, feelings, beliefs, etc. with others. I rely only on myself to survive.
BTW, Technology is affecting the way people socialize daily. Eventually, people won't need to talk face to face...ever!
Emotion is a drive. It's like a gift, a tool to use for either great good or great evil. To accept one's emotions is to accept one's humanity, and is the true act of strength. To turn away from emotions, and to see them as as weak...it is true that emotions can hold us back at times, but to turn away from them is to turn away from one's humanity: what MAKES us human. We're not perfect. I'm well aware of that. But our imperfections make us one of the greatest miracles the world has ever known.
i wish i was a psychopath, then i can say whatever i want and hurt who ever i want without remorse or guilt . the conscience gets in the way of your freedom