Five minutes after I posted a thread ‘What is a Sociopath?’ I received this message. I’ve been given permission to share it. The person who wrote it and myself hope it can help anyone who has ASPD as well as anyone who has been impacted by it. 1/8
Message: “I was diganosed when I was 23 after a prison sentence resulting from drug charges. I have been in constant therapy ever since and it can be difficult to discuss due to people doing a quick google and then assuming I am an equivalent to Hitler or Manson. 2/8
I am lucky enough to be with a partner, whom I very much care for, who is a social worker so has been a god send for calling me out when I can't see what I am doing or the impacts. 3/8
I hope more is discussed about this, because in my personal experience there are more people like me than current diagnostic rates suggest. 4/8
Which is a damn shame for the safety of greater society, but also means little is done to alter us to be more acceptable members of society. 5/8
I hope others can figure out systems that work for them and are lucky enough to find acceptance. It is hard reminding yourself that your natural emotions/instincts are dangerous and damaging, a lot of self monitoring is required. 6/8
My partner has helped me leaps and bounds with this, including a card system when we're in public/social settings to help me around new people. 7/8
Again, thank you.
That is the first time I have ever seen it discussed beyond my family and therapist. 8/8
That is the first time I have ever seen it discussed beyond my family and therapist. 8/8
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