Clarence T. Rivers - Personality Disorders & Mental Illnesses: The Truth About Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists (Personality Disorders, Mental Illnesses, Psychopaths, Sociopaths, Narcissists)

Personality Disorders

and

Mental Illnesses

The Truth About Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists!

Clarence T. Rivers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 Personality Disorders and Mental Illnesses

Chapter 2 Psychopathy Defined

Chapter 3 Personality Disorders and Psychopathy

Chapter 4 Crime and Psychopaths

Chapter 5 Psychopaths vs. Sociopaths

Chapter 6 Sociopathy Defined

Chapter 7 The Goal of a Sociopath

Chapter 8 The Weaknesses of a Sociopath

Chapter 9 Dealing with a Sociopath

Chapter 10 Is there Hope for a Sociopath?

Chapter 11 Narcissism Defined

Chapter 12 The Narcissist in You

Chapter 13 The Narcissists of Today

Chapter 14 How to Deal with a Narcissist

Conclusion

Bonus!

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the book, Personality Disorders & Mental Illnesses: The Truth About Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Narcissists.

There are several types of sickness that plague humankind, and some of them are not even physical. Like physical illnesses, mental illnesses cause health risks for people who obtain them. Some mental illnesses are enduring and ingrained, while others are temporary and easily treated. Regardless of the severity, sickness of the mind can cause a person to be unable to form social relationships or perform daily tasks. Afflicted individuals develop behavior that is unacceptable for social norms. There are those who survive mental illness, and there are those who succumb to it. There are known cases of people learning to live with it, but there are also incidents where attempts to overcome it fail, and lives are claimed as a result.

How common is it?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are roughly 450 million people, on average, who are suffering from mental illness. A great percentage of these individuals are adolescents. Some of these people have suicidal tendencies, and successful suicides occur mostly in poverty stricken countries and places with generally cold climates. Research shows that suicide cases alone have risen by 60% in the last 45 years, with victims ages ranging from 15 to 40 years old.

It is for this and many other significant reasons that medication and professional counselling are sought and provided in most developed countries. Medication can help in dealing with several types of mental illnesses, although prior counselling is required, while natural alternatives are preferred by others.

How is mental illness obtained? Where does it come from?

Mental illnesses are not instantly developed; they occur due to a combination of many factors, including personal experiences combined over the course of years or months. Some are easily noticeable with identifiable causes, but others are slow to develop and might only show seemingly harmless symptoms like mild depression.

Not only is the whole of the individual an important factor, but his or her surroundings can also determine the character or severity of the mental illness. Climate, culture, and social experiences, especially childhood experiences, are some of the external forces that psychiatrists consider when diagnosing people with mental illness. Some illnesses are primary effects of traumatic experiences, while others are inherited in genes. Some are transient or temporary, while others are recurring, even chronic. One cannot prevent the occurrence of mental illness in a person since there is more than one factor that helps to develop it.

There are different forms of treatment that help cure mental illness. There are also alternative methods for those who prefer natural ways to cure the condition. Depending on the severity and type of mental illness, the afflicted person might undergo medication, psychotherapy, group therapy, or hospitalization. There are existing natural alternatives that claim to help with such illnesses, like meditative strategies, body massages, and even water therapy.

Nowadays, people often use the term psychopath to refer to criminals and people with violent tendencies. However, this abusive use of the word has led people to believe that any two-bit criminal immediately falls under the psychopath category.

There are nuances to the definition of psychopathy that are often ignored due to the sensationalized use of the term. Here s a simple reminder: not all psychopaths are criminals, and not all criminals are psychopaths. In fact, you may have an acquaintance that can be considered a psychopath or you might be a psychopath yourself.

Regardless of these misconceptions (or perhaps because of them), psychopathy is a fascinating subject for most people. This book aims to set the record straight once and for all about psychopathy, and how exactly the mind of a psychopath works.

This book is divided into several chapters, which discuss each specific aspect of psychopathy. You can learn all about Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD) as well as signs and symptoms of psychopathic behavior in one chapter. Another chapter differentiates psychopaths from sociopaths according to certain defining characteristics of these two psychological disorders. Several chapters of this book also discuss behavioral patterns associated with psychopathy, including narcissism and violence, among others.

Delve into the minds of the world s most famous psychopaths and discover the twisted logic that makes them commit horrific crimes without showing any signs of remorse. Why do they enjoy inflicting pain and suffering on other people, without any twinges of conscience?

You can find everything you need to know about psychopaths and psychopathy in this book. Plus, find out if you have psychopathic tendencies yourself by taking the Psychopath Test!

Now, lets switch gears and explore Sociopathy.

Is society to be blamed for the negative perception of sociopaths? It is undeniable that serial killers and notorious criminals throughout history have proven sociopaths can be extremely dangerous individuals. Their presence itself is threatening, and they must be handled with great precaution. While they can be fearsome and their existence is troubling, they do stir intrigue. We cannot help but wonder about their natures, simply because they are different. They are far from normal.

In reading this book, you have to keep this in mind: sociopathy is defined as a syndrome that makes a person incapable of emotionally conditioning his or her social experiences. Sociopaths essentially lack the ability to emotionally organize. This is why they do not feel empathy or other feelings that are normal to other people.