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jg
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jg asked in Social SciencePsychology · 1 decade ago

Am I a sociopath?

I was isolated as a kid, I lived with my dad. he was always gone. Was was forced to stay home alone. I had no friends. Then he died.

I also had a terrible divorce, Which makes me afraid to get in relationship.

Now I don't like the public an rather stay home.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    No, being a recluse is not the same as a sociopath. The fact that one is hurt in a relationship rules out sociopath as a diagnoses. "Once burned twice cautious," is an old human defense mechanism. A sociopath is almost always a narcissist & is not empathatic towards other life. I suspect you are just depressed... probably one of the hardest conditions to beat without help of some kind.

    I know many that have battled this condition for years & without some help, they seldom beat it. Try getting a dog, they are loyal & one might take your mind off the betrayal for a while. In the long run, hard work & some outside help may be required.

  • 1 decade ago

    People like books just like you probably do. Find a book club and get involved.

    I wouldnt say your a sociopath I would say you have run out of creative solutions for your problems. That is why people go to a psychiatrist or therapy they offer thinking that works and would help you recover, its another mind diagnosing your problems and helping you deal with pain that you can't deal with. But for me, I have had issues and it was good for me to think creatively and have the accomplishment of trying to help myself. I also prayed and became very religious and did what God wanted me to do, because it seemed good to me. It will get better and your doing good going on here and listening to what other people have to say about it. This already is a step in the right direction, keep going there is light at the end of the tunnel.

  • 1 decade ago

    Doubtful, antisocial personality disorders (no longer called sociopath, nor psychopath) are rare. Only way to tell is to get diagnosed by a psychologist...impossible to do on line (psychologist)

  • 1 decade ago

    The hallmark of a sociopath is that he (or she, although less common) does not feel remorse. More commonly referred to as antisocial personality disorder, those afflicted will do anything to get what they want, regardless of how much it may hurt others. Generally, they are manipulating and take pleasure in controlling others.

    Based upon what you have written it is in my opinion that you are not a sociopath.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    None of what you say as your "question" suggests sociopath.

    However, your avatar name, "kill all humans" is very troubling to say the least. For someone to put that on Yahoo! as their public face is clearly a reflection of some psychological problems. I suggest you get to a psychiatrist as soon as you can to work that stuff out.

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