The anti-social personality is, in fact, a disorder known as antisocial personality disorder, which can also be referred to as sociopathy, and that it is characterized by a pattern of behavior that is the indifference and lack of care and disregard for right and wrong, or violation of the rights or feelings of other people.
Often, people with this disorder exhibit behavior that is aggressive, impulsive, or reckless, manipulate or treat others with indifference, or a lack of sensitivity, and you have a great deal of difficulty in adapting to the rules of society, and contrary to and in violation of it, without the slightest guilt or remorse for the behavior.
The causes of antisocial personality disorder can be inherited, related to changes in the structure of the brain, or even to be influenced by the environment in which the person lives. The treatment of this disorder, it should be done by a psychiatrist and/or psychologist, and typically involves counseling or for the use of antipsychotics or antidepressants, for example.
The main signs and symptoms of
Some of the signs and symptoms of antisocial personality disorder can vary from person to person, and by being the main ones:
- The lack of empathy and sensitivity to the feelings of others, in violation of their rights.
- To tell a lie compulsively, or deceive others.
- – Use your charm to manipulate others for profit or pleasure;
- Showing a feeling of superiority in relation to other people.
- Failure to abide to the rules laid down by the company;
- The lack of capacity to understand the suffering of others;
- You do not understand or do not care about what society thinks is right or wrong,
- Behavior inappropriate to without showing any kind of regret;
- Irritability, agitation, aggression, or violence;
- The difficulty in following through on a plan for the living, constantly changing jobs, or not knowing how to manage your expenses.
The first signs of antisocial personality disorder usually appears in childhood or in early adolescence, children begin to show improper behavior, such as aggression toward people or animals, destruction of property, cheating, or stealing, violating the social rules that are relevant to and appropriate for the age group.
You have antisocial personality disorder is the same thing as being a psycho?
The psychopathy is considered to be a more severe form of antisocial personality disorder, however, is only one-third of all people with antisocial personality disorder have a diagnosis of psychopathy.
Although it has features similar to the antisocial personality disorder, psychopath, is less impulsive, with a more controlled and calculated, in addition to the social relations of apparently normal, to be educated, and able to relate well to others, though you do not create loops, don’t hold on, and be a high-handler.
How to confirm a diagnosis.
The antisocial personality disorder is difficult to diagnose, as there is a great deal of difficulty in distinguishing it from other conditions that may present similar symptoms, such as schizophrenia, temporal lobe epilepsy, the presence of lesions and tumors in the brain, or even of the use of psychoactive substances. For this reason, all of these factors must be excluded before confirming the diagnosis.
The diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder is made by a psychiatrist or a psychologist for the assessment of the signs and symptoms presented and the history of changes in behaviour in early childhood, before the age of 15, and that can be done with the help of the histories of their own people, and their immediate family members, and a psychological assessment that is rigorous.
Possible causes
The causes of this disorder are still not fully known but it is thought that antisocial personality disorder may be hereditary, being the children of the people with this disorder are at a higher risk of developing it.
The antisocial personality disorder may also be a result of the use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs during pregnancy, which may alter the brain development of the baby, causing a disruption of the structures of the brain.
In addition to this, during the development of the child, the home environment will also contribute to the development of the emotional, which is a very important early on to establish a good relationship between the parent and the child, as the separations, child abuse and neglect, we can reflect on later as an adult, and it can make them aggressive and increase their chances of developing the disorder anti-social personality.
How is it treated
In the treatment of antisocial personality disorder, should be advised by a psychiatrist or a psychologist, and it depends on the severity of the symptoms, with the help of the other person.
The treatment can be done by:
- In psychotherapy, to help control anger, aggression, or violence;
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, to help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave;
- The therapy is based on the imagery, which consists of the psychologist is to encourage the person to understand the way you think, and how your mental state can affect their behavior
- The use of drugs, such as antipsychotics or antidepressants for the treatment of symptoms of aggression or impulsivity, or a condition that may be associated with the personality disorder, such as anxiety or depression.
In addition to this, the program for community-based work can be a long-term care for people with antisocial personality disorder, as it will help you to understand the emotional and psychological needs of other people, they work as a part of the community, and to promote decision-making, and teaching the person to be subject to the rules, and this is kind of the go-to treatment for those in prison.
It is important that family members of people with antisocial personality disorder will also have the help of a professional to help set boundaries and protect themselves from violence or abuse.
Doctor by UPAEP with a professional certificate no. 12420918, and a degree in Clinical Psychology from UDLAP no 10101998.
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