[kazza34]

i know people with psychopathy rarely actually go to a psychiatrist but who has actually been diagnosed as one,just interested

[redsoxrule]

You rang?

[Atypical_Disaster]

Originally Posted by redsoxrule

You rang?

Lol there should be a psychopath hotline for queries around here.

"Thank you for calling 1-800-Psychopath, how may I help you achieve wisdom about pointless psychiatric labels today?"

lol - I'm a "non" but you guys made me laugh, thanks!

[conscience-free]

I'm diagnosed with ASPD but no shrink seems to want to administer the PCL-R since psychopathy isn't listed in the DSM. I guess one has to go to prison to be given that test.

[Atypical_Disaster]

Originally Posted by conscience-free

I'm diagnosed with ASPD but no shrink seems to want to administer the PCL-R since psychopathy isn't listed in the DSM. I guess one has to go to prison to be given that test.

Why would you want another test done if you're already diagnosed with ASPD?

[argv_argc]

I got "generalized anxiety disorder(s)" with antisocial traits, but that was by no means a full fledged diagnosis. That was just a short meeting with a shrink. What's funny is that I'm rarely anxious at all, I think they confuse it with me being thoroughly annoyed. Another lady said I also had "strong signs" of ASPD. Yet another short visit.

Originally Posted by argv_argc

I got "generalized anxiety disorder(s)" with antisocial traits, but that was by no means a full fledged diagnosis. That was just a short meeting with a shrink. What's funny is that I'm rarely anxious at all, I think they confuse it with me being thoroughly annoyed. Another lady said I also had "strong signs" of ASPD. Yet another short visit.

How will an ASPD diagnosis help you? Think about it.

[leomama]

Originally Posted by kazza34

i know people with psychopathy rarely actually go to a psychiatrist but who has actually been diagnosed as one,just interested

I am actually still trying to understand what a psychopath is. Have you read psychopath free yet?

[leomama]

Originally Posted by argv_argc

I got "generalized anxiety disorder(s)" with antisocial traits, but that was by no means a full fledged diagnosis. That was just a short meeting with a shrink. What's funny is that I'm rarely anxious at all, I think they confuse it with me being thoroughly annoyed. Another lady said I also had "strong signs" of ASPD. Yet another short visit.

That's a first, GAD with ASPD traits? Interesting combo!

[Mattmx]

Originally Posted by rainyday107

How will an ASPD diagnosis help you? Think about it.

It wont in any way whatsoever, it'll only mess up any future medical encounter you have

[Atypical_Disaster]

Originally Posted by Mattmx

It wont in any way whatsoever, it'll only mess up any future medical encounter you have

Exactly. I'm suspected of lying pretty much all the time because of it.

[datamirror]

Being diagnosed with ASPD does not necessarily mean you are a psychopath. In the United States, there's no diagnosis for "psychopath." Which country do you have in mind?

[Sopranos9]

My husband was "diagnosed" By my T, but he would never go to a therapist himself