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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?


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Well, let's start with how I grew up. I grew up without a father. Mother was a over protective paranoid woman. Rarely got freedom, yet I was allowed to play games and watch movies other kids couldn't. She was worried for my safety. We were always on the poor side.


My mother never really gave a shit about how I felt. Always told me to "toughen up" when I asked for help and comfort. But I can't blame her, she's been through a lot as well. She's been raped, abused, and even her own family broke apart from her.

Anyways, as I got older I started getting in trouble with the law and whatnot. I've gotten in all kinds of trouble, vandalizing, stealing, starting fights (antagonistic). But the big problem was torturing animals. I got this strange feeling that was oddly enough pleasing. I'd slam doors on my cat's tail, dissect insects, kick dogs, kill baby birds I'd find in nests during spring. That's how I was told about my sociopath self, one of my friends was with me one day when I killed a bird. He told me, "damn dude that's wrong and only sociopaths would do such things". Well, I laughed as it was a joke to me. This was years ago, by the way.

I remember months later I came across sociopathy on the net, I read about it only to find out this was me. It's bizarre, because it said that sociopaths lie and manipulate. I never realized I lied and manipulated until after reading that. I really sat there, thinking about what I've done to people. Only to be more convinced. I lied to everyone, even my own mother for joy. I manipulated my friends, I lied to them about who I am. I lie to nearly everyone I come across, telling them lies about myself just to make myself look better.

As I got older, kids started to really make fun of me, bully me, hit me, you name it. I was a late bloomer, I didn't hit puberty until much later. Other kids took advantage of that. I remember coming home crying, mother never gave a shit. When I turned 15, is when things really changed. I started developing more, a heavier voice, a bigger build, and kids started giving me respect. I never got bullied once since then. In fact, I might of became the bully. I started hurting them back, even my own friends. I have even hit my mom a few times out of anger, which I know is wrong. It's like I'm looking for something deep down, to care for what I did, but I can't find it. I now lost many emotions, I don't cry anymore, I don't feel sadness, and I'm never happy anymore. Although, I do feel anger and frustration.

I then got into drug dealing, yet I never taken any of the drugs. I tried pot a few times, just to fit in, but the group I was with ended up getting me expelled. So, after that I was assigned to online school. Which I did finish earlier than everyone else in public school.

Now I'm left with no one, no friends, not to mention we've moved to an isolated place away from people. I'm only sixteen too, so, I'm wondering if I might be a sociopath or not. I remember reading you can't get diagnosed until you're eighteen, but getting diagnosed would be foolish. 

What do you guys think? Am I going through a phase? Could I be depressed?

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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?

 I don't think you're a sociopath and here's why...

 

by ruckfules

 ...I asked for help and comfort.

...I never realized I lied and manipulated until after reading that.

...I remember coming home crying

 

If you were a sociopath, you wouldn't be seeking comfort from your mother. Nor would you be crying because a few bullies teased you at school. And as for the lying and manipulation part... A sociopath doesn't read something and suddenly realize they've been lying and manipulating people. Manipulation itself is usually done to gain something in return. So, it would be impossible for you to manipulate people and not know you're doing it.

Personally, I think you're full of shit and someone's sockpuppet. If I'm wrong and you are genuine, then you're nothing more than a sadist who likes to hurt things because it makes you feel better. You can't hurt those who tease you, or your mother who ignores you, so you hurt small creatures instead.

You're not a sociopath. You're just a victim with self-esteem issues.

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 A few questions ruckfules....

 

Do you miss having friends?

Why did you deal?

Why does it bother you that youve moved to an isolated area?

Do you love your mother?

 

 

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 I do not miss my friends. 

I was dealing just to fit in, which is stupid, I know. After getting expelled I gained much more common sense.

It doesn't, however I think every human being needs some type of socialization. 

I don't love my mother, I remember as a kid I did. I'd see her cry, I would too. But now, I make her cry and don't care a tiny bit. I lost it all, which lead me to believe maybe I'm depressed. 

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 Okay, don't sociopaths develope? I thought it's created. 

Like I mentioned before, I used to cry and get offended easily as a kid. But now it's gone, I don't get offended anymore in fact I lose reason to care. I'm self-centered to the core, I'm aware of it.

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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?

A sociopath can be created by their upbringing, though I'm not entirely sure how the process works.

I believe I was created by my upbringing, but I was never emotional like you. I never cried when I got bullied. It didn't really bother me. I just continued to do my own thing. Nor did I have any interest in emotionally bonding with other people or seeking comfort from them, so I can't relate to your situation.

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You sound like a lot of guys that grew up without a dad.

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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?

 

by Thrill Kill

 I don't think you're a sociopath and here's why...

 

by ruckfules

 ...I asked for help and comfort.

...I never realized I lied and manipulated until after reading that.

...I remember coming home crying

 

If you were a sociopath, you wouldn't be seeking comfort from your mother. Nor would you be crying because a few bullies teased you at school. And as for the lying and manipulation part... A sociopath doesn't read something and suddenly realize they've been lying and manipulating people. Manipulation itself is usually done to gain something in return. So, it would be impossible for you to manipulate people and not know you're doing it.

Personally, I think you're full of shit and someone's sockpuppet. If I'm wrong and you are genuine, then you're nothing more than a sadist who likes to hurt things because it makes you feel better. You can't hurt those who tease you, or your mother who ignores you, so you hurt small creatures instead.

You're not a sociopath. You're just a victim with self-esteem issues.

 
I honestly don't care if I am or not, I'm bored out of my mind. I would rather have a label on me, then not know who I am. You can think I'm full of shit all you want lmfao, won't make a difference. I said all the things that I know that might be sociopathic. Perhaps I just have tendencies. 

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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?

What does it matter if you're a sociopath or not? The label doesn't mean an ounce of shit outside a therapist's office or a courtroom anyway.

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Curious whether I'm a sociopath or not?

 

by Thrill Kill

A sociopath can be created by their upbringing, though I'm not entirely sure how the process works.

I believe I was created by my upbringing, but I was never emotional like you. I never cried when I got bullied. It didn't really bother me. I just continued to do my own thing. Nor did I have any interest in emotionally bonding with other people or seeking comfort from them, so I can't relate to your situation.

 Well, I appreciate you sharing your opinion. I remember that feeling, caring for my mom. I never cared for anyone in my life except her. Now, it's gone, kind of perplexed. 

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