Antisocial personality disorder – Psychopathy – Sociopatija

Description of psychopathy

Antisocial personality disorder – mental state, which causes a constant desire to manipulate others and violates their rights. People with this disorder do not follow the norms of society and often break the law. For people with this diagnosis is, They casually refer to someone else's feelings and experiences, and don't feel no remorse after taking irresponsible decisions.

Antisocial personality disorder is much more common in men, than in women. That the disorder was diagnosed, person's age should not be less than 18 years, and experienced symptoms of conduct disorder before the age of 15 years. These symptoms include aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, a penchant for deception or theft, as well as a breach of the rules and norms of the society.

During treatment it is important not only to help the person with the disease, but also to protect other people, which can affect the behavior of the patient.

The causes of psychosis

This disease is called by a combination of genetic (inherited) environmental factors and human Wednesday, especially family environment. Researchers believe, that biological factors may contribute to the, eg, anomalous chemical processes in the nervous system and disrupt the parts of the brain, that affects the decision, adoption of decisions, impulsivity and aggression.

Risk factors

Factors, that increase the likelihood of anti-social personality disorder:

• A family history of this disorder;
• Family history of substance abuse.

Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder

Common symptoms of psychosis include:

• Repeated violation of the law;
• The desire to cheat surrounding;
• Impulsiveness (eg, failure to plan for the future of the case);
• Irritability and aggressiveness, pugnacity;
• Disregard for the safety of himself or others;
• Irresponsibility (eg, in the work, family, Finance);
• Absence of guilt for causing others pain;
• Inability to feel sympathy or empathy for others;
• Neglect of the consequences of acts/behavior;
• Failure to learn from experience, to modify the behavior of the, based on the results of the past or projected future results;
• Bullying or cruelty to animals and/or humans;
• Destruction of property.

People with antisocial personality disorder often suffer from substance abuse and legal problems, sometimes depression is present, anxiety disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder

Diagnostics, usually, runs a psychiatrist, based on symptoms, medical and psychiatric history. There are no laboratory tests to diagnose this disorder. Complete psychiatric examination enables to identify, how serious is the disorder, and whether there are other related disorders, such as addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder.

Treatment of antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder often do not recognize, that they have a problem, you want to treat. They may need support. Sometimes treatment court.

This disorder can be difficult to cure, and treatment can be complicated by other illnesses, particularly substance abuse. Nonetheless, might be easier to cure other disorders, than antisocial personality disorder, and their absence could improve overall health.

Treatment for antisocial personality disorder are different types of psychotherapy. Group therapy helps you learn, How to better interact with others. Cognitive behavioral therapy and behavior modification can help modify problematic patterns of thinking and encourage positive behavior.

Medications used to treat specific symptoms, such as aggressiveness and irritability, and may also be directed against other mental disorders, shared by antisocial personality disorder. Mood stabilizers, drugs such as lithium or carbamazepine can also be useful to reduce impulsivity. Medicines, that may be the subject of abuse, should be avoided, because people with this disorder often have problems with substance abuse.

While antisocial personality disorder is a chronic disease, Some symptoms, especially criminal behavior, can slowly decrease with age in themselves, Since 30 years.

Prevention of anti-social personality disorder

There is no known way to prevent anti-social personality change. But, early treatment of psychosis can significantly improve the patient's condition. With or without treatment, the number of captives and criminals among persons with antisocial personality disorder quite high.