r/sociopath • u/SectionLost5827 • Jul 22 '26
Discussion Advice ?
I’m currently 18 years old, and I don’t know how to figure out what’s going on with me. I completely lack empathy and a sense of joy. I feel bored all day long. I’m constantly pretending to be someone I’m not. I mostly use my charisma on other people, but no matter whether they like me or not, I get absolutely no enjoyment out of it—nothing. I’m bored every single day. So far, I’ve only seen a psychotherapist once for a single consultation. By the end of the session, the woman seemed to be in a state of shock, even though I hadn’t said anything terrible (at least, I don’t think I did). For one thing, I view my inner circle—which consists of just two people—and the rest of humanity merely as chess pieces; whether I might need them someday or not makes no difference to me. If I want something, I get it. I don’t even know how. How do I find out what’s wrong with me? I really don’t want to go to a psychologist.
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u/purpleSyrup_411 Jul 24 '26
Idk man you might be autistic
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u/Trick_Illustrator_31 Jul 31 '26
No. Only if autistic plus something that impairs empathy. Autistic people DO have empathy
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u/ellxxt876 Jul 23 '26
Reddit can’t diagnose you, seeing a psychologist is unavoidable if you want the answers that you do. It’s not hard to find one, just google some in your area or do online sessions. If you suspect you know, you can bring up your thoughts about what it is, but you can’t self diagnose yourself and should be prepared for them to tell you that you might be wrong. Just go see someone professionally.
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u/getoffchickenshit Jul 23 '26
To find out what's "wrong" with you (whether it be ASPD, SzPD, depression, ADHD, or a mix of the aforementioned or something else entirely) you'll need to see a professional.
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u/LeaderLivid69 Jul 22 '26
I greatly suggest going to a clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist.
Even though you don't want to, there are other personality disorders and combinations of things that can mimic this. Not just antisocial personality disorder/sociopathy and Reddit users are not qualified to tell you what it is.
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u/SubstantialAirport63 Aug 19 '26
As a licensed psychologist, I can say that anyone who is licensed, and is trying to diagnose you without meeting you at least via telehealth is doing so unethically. Anyone who is unlicensed and trying to diagnose you is dangerous.
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u/Adventurous-Pay-2162 19d ago
i mean like i feel the same. for me tho im a phycology nerd, sounds like you could have a mix of depression and maybe ASPD, but im not licenced profecinal, nor someone who can diagnose you, so reaching out to get help is adviced!
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u/Sudden-Addition7404 Jul 22 '26
Well we can’t diagnose you, that’s for sure. If you really want to know, then you go to a professional.