Posted by alexandra_k on October 6, 2006, at 9:31:50
In reply to Thanks, Racer, posted by notfred on October 6, 2006, at 8:09:06
Yeah, point taken Racer and NotFred.
I know NotFred wasn't meaning to call anyone here a sociopath.
But the DSM defines sociopath as antisocial personality disorder and I've met at least one person on these boards who has said that they have been dx'd with antisocial personality disorder. I guess I was concerned about the stereotype of sociopathy (aka antisocial personality) in the same way I'd be concerned about the stereotype of borderline personality if someone were to say that someones behaviour was borderline then cite some reference that characterised borderline personality as a disorder characterised by manipulating others.I'm sorry NotFred if you thought Deneb was implying all people who didn't feel hurt had antisocial personality. I hope her clarification cleared things up.
> sorry anyone felt I was calling anyone on this board a sociopath.
People on these boards have been diagnosed with sociopathy (aka antisocial personality disorder). I was concerned about your characterisation of people who meet dx criteria for the disorder.
The bit I quoted...
Was that you or the DSM?
Yes. The DSM is judgemental in places. Hell, if the bible can be uncivil then why not the DSM?
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