What is the clinical difference between a psychopath, sociopath and a narcissist?
NARCISSIST
A
narcissist uses people as if they were one of their tools, like a
hammer or a car. If the “tool” is useful to them, they will keep it. But
once the tool loses its value, the narcissist will toss the tool or the
person away with little regard. To a narcissist, a person’s value is
only seen in how they help the narcissist. A narcissist will only want
to help himself, not others. Now, if it puts the narcissist in a good
light, he will appear to help others. Every action is a mark for
himself. He often lies, manipulates, and intimidates people who are
close to him. He lacks empathy while desperately needs admiration from
others. He thinks extremely highly of himself.
SOCIOPATH
Sociopaths
are narcissistic, and more. They are impulsive, disorganized, and full
of hurtful thoughts. They hurt inside for themselves, but feel nothing
for others. Usually, people aren’t born sociopathic, but become a
sociopath due to a childhood trauma. They find it difficult to hold
steady jobs or relationships. Unlike a narcissist, a sociopath doesn’t
seek approval. He doesn’t care. A narcissist cares what you think of
him; a sociopath does not. While a narcissist may lie or manipulate, a
sociopath will steal or be aggressive. Some sociopaths are able to form
emotional bonds with one or two individuals, but these relationships are
often strained. 4% of the population are sociopaths.
PSYCHOPATHS
Psychopaths
share many of the traits that sociopaths have, but their traits are
more severe. Also, while the sociopath is impulsive and disorganized,
the psychopath is cunning and calculated. Most psychopaths are very
bright. Many hold secure high-level jobs, and have families and
long-term marriages where their spouses have no clue to their disorder.
Psychopaths are born psychopaths… there’s something wrong with their
brain. Sociopaths hurt inside, but psychopaths feel nothing, either for
themselves, or for others. They can be very charming. A psychopath is
unable to form an emotional bond with anyone. 1% of the population are
psychopaths.
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