How do psychopaths act?

In the story I’m writing,the main character’s sister is going to be a psychopath. How do psychopaths act? And could you list some other interesting disorders (mental)? Thanks. xx

Answer #1

This is what wiki suggests about antisocial personality disorder (sociopaths)

Characteristics of people with antisocial personality disorder may include: Persistent lying or stealing Superficial charm Apparent lack of remorse or empathy; inability to care about hurting others Inability to keep jobs or stay in school Impulsivity and/or recklessness Lack of realistic, long-term goals — an inability or persistent failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals Inability to make or keep friends, or maintain relationships such as marriage Poor behavioral controls — expressions of irritability, annoyance, impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control of anger and temper Narcissism, elevated self-appraisal or a sense of extreme entitlement A persistent agitated or depressed feeling (dysphoria) A history of childhood conduct disorders Recurring difficulties with the law Tendency to violate the boundaries and rights of others Substance abuse Aggressive, often violent behavior; prone to getting involved in fights Inability to tolerate boredom Disregard for the safety of self or others Persistent attitude of irresponsibility and disregard for social rules, obligations, and norms Difficulties with authority figures

Potential markers

Macdonald triad: bedwetting, a tendency to abuse animals, and pyromania (fire setting)

The APD etiology is currently associated with abusive, chaotic, or emotionally deprived home environments and with low socioeconomic status and urban settings. APD is also highly co-morbid with ADHD and Substance-Abuse Disorders

Interesting (?) disorders: Anxiety Disorders: Generalized, Panic, Agoraphobia, PTSD, OCD Dissociative disorders: amnesia, fugue, dissociative identity disorder (commonly known as multiple personality) Mood disorders: bipolar I, II, Cyclothymia Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia, delusional disorder Personality disorders: Schizoid, Borderline, Histrionic, Schizotypal, Paranoid

Answer #2

Psychopaths love to kill and think about death and harmul things toward others. Some disorders are Delousional, Bipolar, OCD, ADHD. Try googling disorder and see what you get.:)

Answer #3

Ohhh!!! I’m good at thiss one. XD

Errrmm..

Make her obsess over stupid things… like keys! Lol Give her a really bad temper… And make her get angry at random. And when shes all calm make her start talking to herself while staring at nothing. >.< And if you really want to make her look crazy.. describe her as always covering her face with her hands.

Answer #4

Did you want this list so you could act “insane.”

Answer #5

No,I did not. I’m creating a story.

Answer #6

First of all, I’m researching psychopaths and you are getting a lot of incorrect facts and advice. Psychopaths are calculating, manipulative, and are cannot feel emotions. They cannot care about other people. They have no moral compass. However, this may not be readily apparent in your character. Perhaps this sister is outwardly very friendly and nice, but someone sees her torturing the neighbors puppy, with an emotionless, guiltless face. Psychopaths are very good at hiding their lack of empathy and emotions, and often think normal people as being handicapped by feelings. They think they are “free”. Good luck on the novel!

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