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If i have no empathy or remorse and can do awful things and not care, does it mean i am a sociopath. i'm curious but don't want help, as i love myself just the way i am.

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Any conduct issues: Should see therapist any history of conduct problem . So assesment is best now than later before you have full onset illness.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible: It's possible you have a personality disorder -- maybe even antisocial personality disorder -- but other things are possible also. If you truly have no empathy or remorse for doing "awful" things, it won't be long before problems show up -- unless you're so sneaky you don't get caught. I suggest you talk to your parents and also see an adolescent psychiatrist or psychologist about this.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Empathy: Difficult to assess if you are a sociopath or not simply from your description and i also don't know if in fact you have no empathy at all. If you truly have no remorse for hurting others this is a serious interpersonal difficulty which will prevent you from sustaining intimacy with anyone who has an ability to care. Seek therapy with a mental health professional to learn more about empathy.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Dr. Neal Kraus answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Interestingly: The fact that you can acknowledge what you perceive as a lack of empathy / remorse means you have insight into your pathology. Does it mean you are a sociopath, I am not sure; however, i agree with dr. Ciaramicoli that seeking help from a mental health professional will likely provide some assistance.

Answered 2/10/2017

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