Antisocial personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder is a chronic mental condition in which a person's thoughts, perceptions, and relationships with others are dysfunctional and disturbed. People with antisocial personality disorder often do not consider what is good or bad, and do not care about the wishes or feelings of others.
Antisocial individuals either confront other people, or treat them rudely, carelessly They often break the law, get into trouble, but don't feel guilty or regret their actions. They may lie, commit violent acts, act impulsively, and have problems with alcohol and drugs. These traits prevent such a person from functioning normally in a family, work, or school environment
Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make everyone unique Personality includes a person's attitude and relationship with the surrounding world, as well as self-perception Personality is formed in childhood, under the influence of certain factors:
- Genetics Hereditary tendencies are passed on to the child from parents, such as shyness, positive attitude, etc Sh These qualities are sometimes called temperament
- Environment The environment where a person grew up, family relationships and various situations affect the formation of personality Such conditions may be manifested by parenting styles such as loving or abusive parenting.
- Personality disorders are formed under the influence of genetic and environmental factors Some people may have a genetic predisposition to develop an antisocial personality, while environmental factors may contribute to this personality disorder.
- There may be a link between the development of empathy in childhood and the later development of antisocial personality disorder Early detection of these traits may help control long-term outcomes
Possible signs and symptoms of antisocial personality disorder are:
- Ignoring the difference between right and wrong
- Frequent lying, cheating
- Using appearance or other qualities to manipulate others
- Egocentrism, exhibitionism, high self-esteem
In children, violence toward animals, peers, impulsivity, anger, social isolation, and poor academic performance in school may be signs of the disorder. - The disorder is considered a permanent illness, although some symptoms, such as criminal behavior or alcohol/drug use, may decrease, although this decrease may be a result of advancing age or understanding the consequences of antisocial behavior.
