WHY YOU LIE, MANIPULATE, EXPLOIT OTHERS AND DISREGARD SOCIAL RULES

It might have been many times,when you felt like not following rules and regulations which have got you in trouble but what if it becomes your behavioural pattern for life. When you don’t distinguish between right and wrong , perform action via your perception only. You hardly feel empathetic for anyone ,lie , manipulate and even exploit people for your satisfaction and never felt guilty about it. This in Psychology we call it ,”Anti Social Personality Disorder” , Let’s explore with me everything about it……

What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Every personality is unique. In some cases, a person’s way of thinking and behaving can be destructive — both to others and to themselves. People with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) have a mental health condition that causes patterns of manipulation and violation of others around them. This condition overwhelms their personality.

ASPD typically begins during childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood. People with ASPD display a long-term pattern of:

• disregarding the law
• violating the rights of others
• manipulating and exploiting others

People with the disorder commonly don’t care if they break the law. They may lie and place others at risk without feeling any remorse.

A study in Alcohol Research and Health states that about 3 percent of men and 1 percent of women have ASPD. The condition is much more common in men than in women.

What Causes Antisocial Personality Disorder?

The exact cause of ASPD is unknown. Genetic and environmental factors may play a role. You may be at greater risk of developing the disorder if you’re male and you:

• were abused as a child
• grew up with parents who had ASPD
• grew up with alcoholic parents

What Are the Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Children with ASPD tend to be cruel to animals and set fires illegally. Some symptoms in adults include:

• being angry often
• being arrogant
• manipulating others
• acting witty and charming to get what they want
• lying frequently
• stealing
• acting aggressively and fighting often
• breaking the law
• not caring about personal safety or the safety of others
• not showing guilt or remorse for actions

People who have ASPD have a higher risk of substance abuse. Research has linked alcohol use to increased aggression in people with ASPD.

How Is Antisocial Personality Disorder Treated?

ASPD is very difficult to treat. Typically, your doctor will try a combination of psychotherapy and medication. It’s hard to assess how effective the available treatments are in dealing with ASPD’s symptoms.

Psychotherapy

Your psychologist may recommend different types of psychotherapy based on the your situation.

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help reveal negative thoughts and behaviors. It can also teach ways of replacing them with positive ones.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy can increase awareness of negative, unconscious thoughts and behaviors. This can help the person change them.

Medications

No medications are specifically approved for the treatment of ASPD. Your doctor may prescribe:

• antidepressants
• mood stabilizers
• antianxiety medications
• antipsychotic medications

Your doctor may also recommend a stay in a mental health hospital where you can receive intensive treatment.

CONCLUSION

There are lot of people who needs just an honest ear and an empathetic approach to resolve their issues ,BE THE ONE 💫💕

–By Cheenu Singh Sisodiya

(Psychologist)