I try not to be unemotional... uncaring... but i cant help it.. I jump in to help... But I have a hard time of really caring, cause I dont..

It might not necessarily be sociopathy. Maybe try talking to a psychologist about it?

That sounds more like severe depression than sociopathy.

Because honestly, if you really were a sociopath, you wouldn't be questioning it. You wouldn't even think you were one. It just wouldn't cross your mind at all, much less bother you.

But since it obviously is bothering you, you really ought to talk to your doctor about it, not a bunch of faceless Internet strangers on a pet site forum.

is totally correct. Sociopaths are genrally unaware of their illness.

Please do not take offense to this but it is kind of distasteful to treat illnesses like sociopathy as a personality quirk, which is VERY common in young people lately.

BUT

If you are feeling so emotionally detached, Definitely try to get an appointment with a psychologist. Talk to your parents if you are a minor. Asking for help is the hardest part, but I promise it is worth it. The sooner you ask, the faster the process will go.

your description is too brief. what you describe could apply to several mental disorders. plus, we're not doctors. :/ there are other websites and forums better equipped to offer insight and help, in case talking to a specialist is too much for your wallet. you should search for mental help forums, there are more of them and some are better than others. keep in mind the users there can't tell you you have this or that disorder, but can offer much more help than we can :/ if you have a hard time finding one, i could recommend one of the best out there in a sMail [anyone else who might be interested in such a forum, can drop me a sMail, i hope this is not against the rules]

im a socialpath too :( ppl walk all ovr me

The fact that you say you're trying to be unemotional tells me you're not a sociopath!

Being a sociopath means having no empathy for other people, not being mistreated by them.

It's a pun on "social" "path" since the OP doesn't seem to understand the word nor its meaning. :)

Lacking in empathy does not mean lacking in sympathy or compassion. I have a hard time with empathy and a hard time caring about the plight of strangers. But when my family and friends feel bad, I feel sadness for them, and want to help him. Low empathy =/= lack of sympathy and compassion. They are different things.

Agreeing with others on the board. Go see a psychologist. Lack of empathy could also be a symptom of autism. Many autistic people have a hard time understanding the emotions of others.

Ollo, you might be a psycopath like me. a Sociopath is someone who has been hurt and made themselves or try to convince themselves that they dont care. as where Psycopaths lack a concious, empathy or being ably to feel bad or guilty. I know of this because Ive seen counslers and unfortunatly they werent much help. But if you are a sociopath they can definatly help with some sessions and medication!

Have you ever seen a psychologist? What you're describing is a symptom of Aspergers. In any case, you're not alone, and I highly doubt you're a sociopath.

Yep thats basically it. Except most of the time I dont care. I only care if it involves the kids 'nephew/niece' I have no kids.

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