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They might just brush off your feelings and not care about them. Saying hurtful things at times because they don't have any empathy. Also easier to anger and do things for their own gain.

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The brains were tested to see if there was a difference between a longer period of antisocial behavior and those who had it at 7-26 years old. There was a difference in the brain and it would result in the people in the ages of 7-26 later developing a bad mental and physical health. The ones with lifelong longer periods if noticed at a younger age would have better outcomes. In result it should be treated and noticed to help improve a person's life.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/lifelong-antisocial-behavior-linked-abnormal-brain-structure-study/story?id=69049419

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Men are most likely to be affected

Cannot be diagnosed until 18

“between around 0.2 and 3.3% of the population has ASPD in a given 12 month period”

Being married or family are factors that reduce ASPD

As a person ages the disorder may improve or tend to

People earlier on in life with factors that can contribute to ASPD have it worse than others

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Psychotherapy, talk therapy that treats mood disorders like anger management and substance use.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of psychotherapy that helps with addressing unhealthy and problematic thinking. That helps improve it positively and for them to understand how it affects others

Mentalization-Based Treatment, it’s to help regain emotional recognition

Medications can also be prescribed like antidepressants and mood stabilizers

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Genetics and traumatic childhood experiences for example abuse or an alcoholic parent. The brain can also have unusual amount of serotonin.

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353928

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/personality-disorders/antisocial-personality-disorder

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/understanding-antisocial-personality-the-stigma-tied-to-aspd-0510197

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4500180/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9657-antisocial-personality-disorder

https://www.verywellhealth.com/antisocial-personality-disorder-treatment-5211330

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Overview

Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to purposely make others angry or upset and manipulate or treat others harshly or with cruel indifference. They lack remorse or do not regret their behavior.

People with antisocial personality disorder often violate the law, becoming criminals. They may lie, behave violently or impulsively, and have problems with drug and alcohol use. They have difficulty consistently meeting responsibilities related to family, work or school.

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Symptoms

Symptoms of antisocial personality disorder include repeatedly:

Ignoring right and wrong.

Telling lies to take advantage of others.

Not being sensitive to or respectful of others.

Using charm or wit to manipulate others for personal gain or pleasure.

Having a sense of superiority and being extremely opinionated.

Having problems with the law, including criminal behavior.

Being hostile, aggressive, violent or threatening to others.

Feeling no guilt about harming others.

Doing dangerous things with no regard for the safety of self or others.

Being irresponsible and failing to fulfill work or financial responsibilities.

Adults with antisocial personality disorder usually show symptoms of conduct disorder before the age of 15. Symptoms of conduct disorder include serious, ongoing behavior problems, such as:

Aggression toward people and animals.

Destruction of property.

Lying and dishonesty.

Theft.

Serious violation of rules.

Antisocial personality disorder is considered a lifelong condition. But in some people, certain symptoms ― particularly destructive and criminal behavior ― may decrease over time. It's not clear whether this decrease is a result of the effect aging has on their mind and body, an increased awareness of the impact that antisocial behavior has had on their life, or other factors.

When to see a doctor

People with antisocial personality disorder are not likely to seek help on their own. If you suspect that a friend or family member may have the condition, you might gently suggest that the person seek help from a mental health provider and offer to help them find one.

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Causes

Personality is the combination of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that makes everyone unique. It's the way people view, understand and relate to the outside world, as well as how they see themselves. Personality forms during childhood. It's likely shaped by inherited genes as well as life situations and experiences.

The exact cause of antisocial personality disorder isn't known, but:

Genes may make you vulnerable to developing antisocial personality disorder - and life situations, especially neglect and abuse, may trigger its development.

Changes in the way the brain functions may have resulted during brain development.

Risk factors

Certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder, such as:

Diagnosis of childhood conduct disorder.

Family history of antisocial personality disorder or other personality disorders or mental health conditions.

Experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood.

Unstable or violent family life during childhood.

Men are at greater risk of having antisocial personality disorder than women are.

Complications

Complications and problems resulting from antisocial personality disorder may include:

Spouse abuse or child abuse or neglect.

Problems with alcohol or drugs.

Being in jail or prison.

Attempting suicide or trying to kill someone else.

Having other mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Financial, educational or social problems.

Dying early, usually because of violence.

Prevention

There's no sure way to prevent antisocial personality disorder from developing in those at risk. Because antisocial behavior is thought to have its roots in childhood, parents, teachers and pediatricians may be able to see early warning signs. It may help to try to identify those most at risk, such as children who show signs of conduct disorder, and then offer early intervention.

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Antisocial personality disorder - Symptoms and causes

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This includes ignoring right and wrong, lying, treating others harshly, and not caring about hurting others. Charm or wit is used to manipulate others.

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A person who feels no remorse for people's feelings or regard for right and wrong

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Having no remorse or empathy about hurtful actions

Breaking the law

Uses charm and wit to manipulate others for their own gain or pleasure

Behaving recklessly or irresponsibly

Aggressive or difficulty controlling anger

Blaming others for their problems and a sense of superiority