The Most Common Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder

Antisocial personality disorder is a mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others. 

Symptoms include:

  • May be able to act witty and charming.
  • Be good at flattery and manipulating other people’s emotions.
  • Break the law repeatedly.
  • Disregard the safety of self and others.
  • Have problems with substance misuse.
  • Lie, steal, and fight often.
  • Not show guilt or remorse
  • Often be angry or arrogant.
  • Ignore right and wrong.
  • Take advantage of others
  • Not being sensitive to or respectful to others
  • Have a sense of superiority and being extremely opinionated.
  • Be hostile, aggressive, violent, or threatening others.
  • Feeling no guilt about harming others
  • Being irresponsible and failing to fulfill work or financial responsibilities.
  • Aggression towards people and animals
  • Destruction of property
  • Dishonesty
  • Theft
  • Serious violation of rules

Antisocial personality is a lifelong condition. Certain symptoms may decrease over time.

Some basic questions to ask include:

  • What are my symptoms?
  • What is likely causing my symptoms?
  • When did you or a family member first notice these symptoms?
  • What are other possible causes?
  • How are your symptoms affecting your life?
  • What may work for you?
  • Have relatives or friends expressed concern about your behavior?
  • Do you have any close relationships?
  • If you are not satisfied with work, school or relationships, what do you think is causing your problems?

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