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call it, friendo

>>1755337

killing people, not feeling remorse.

>>1755356

Then soldiers qualify as psychopaths, clearly.

>>1755361

No, because their targets are demonized. They aren't real people. They feel remorse when they realize they are people, however.

>>1755368

Well, wouldn't you say that a psychopath sees it that way?

>>1755337

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=inside-the-mind-of-a-psychopath

Have fun.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathy

/tead

>>1755337
You're worried that you're a psychopath. Ergo, you're not a psychopath.

This is the harsh truth that some people need to hear. There is no such thing as good and evil. Live strong feel what you feel because it is beautiful. Dont let anyone tell you what is normal because everyone is insane.

>>1755368
>Implying muslims are real people

Oh you

>>1755386
Sounds like something a faggot that thinks he is "deed" would say.

>>1755337
When your father digs his knife into your back, right as him cums in your ass, does the blood remind you of your brothers pee?

If no, you are fine
If yes, It rubs the lotion on its skin, or else it gets the hose again

you may want to ask us instead "what are some tell tale signs of a hypochondriac." Not saying your fears are not legit, but if you are coming to 4chan for help instead of seeing a doctor...just keep an open mind to it. I'm a hypochondriac, so i know being called a hypochondriac by other people just makes you freak out more (nobody BELIEVES me!!!!), but i would suggest looking into it.

>>1755418

>>1755386
Like I'm going to take advice from an insane man.

>>1755337
There is a test that will prove if you are a pscyhopath. It is actually a riddle. Do you want to take the test?

>>1755456
not OP, but sounds interesting

bumping for quiz

>>1755337
I'll help you out bro. If you can answer this correctly you have the mind of a psychopath.
I'll give you a few minutes.

RIDDLE...................

A young single woman in her mid 20's (say Jenny) is atteneding a funeral of an old rich bussinessman (say Jake, a friend of her family) she had known since highschool. Her large number of people attened the funeral, including her family (mom, dad, bro, sis), Jakes family (wife, sons, daughters, mom). At the party she meets a mystery man, who seems to be outta place and not grieveing at all. There is an instant "spark" between them, and they flirt alittle, although his lack of grief is a turn off.

The next week Jennys Brother dies

WHO KILLED JENNYS BROTHER?

>>1755492
Jenny killed her brother so that she can meet the mystery man at her brother's funeral.

It would be more exciting if Scrubs hadn't co-opted it for a joke.

If you think you're crazy or going crazy, you aren't. You will never be psychopath and know it, so don't worry

>>1755386

What a stupid faggot.

>>1755506

And 30 Rock

>>1755492
the butler

i don't have empathy. i don't think i've ever felt for someone. i've tried to pretend before. now i just don't try. i have no idea why this would be considered "bad." given the "others" don't even well define what is "bad," i can honestly say i don't feel so bad about it.

>>1755506
Yeah, that the answer.
Really it was on Scrubs? Thats bullshit!
Now I hate Scrubs!

superficial charm
grandiose sense of self-worth
pathological lying
cunning/manipulative
lack of remorse or guilt
emotionally shallow
lack of empathy
failure to accept responsibility for ones actions

>>1755549

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathy

>>1755544
they made Eliot out to be psychotic and she planned out this situation to a T in her head

insincerity
unresponsiveness in general interpersonal relations
failure to learn from experience

http://crime.about.com/od/serial/a/psychopaths.htm

>>1755558
That actually sounds pretty funny. Fuckin scrubs!

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18653-brain-chemical-is-reward-for-psychopathic-traits.html

A lack of emotion isn't the only thing driving psychopaths. It now seems that their brains may overvalue the pleasure associated with getting what they want. In extreme psychopaths, this may result in callous and manipulative acts.

This might drive psychopathic behaviour by encouraging people to pursue activities that give them this kind of reward at the expense of considering the costs of their actions – such as hurting others.

are you getting 8 hours of sleep? exercise? in a good relationship? do you get along with your friends and family? do you feel loved by others? maybe you're just in a slump atm...

If you have to ask, then you're okay. Maybe.

op
consider this: from what i have read, you may be more of a sociopath

come join the club

>>1755508
That's horseshit. Any psychopath could say "I'm not a psychopath" and absolve themselves of any mental illness?

>Disregard for the value of human life
>Predatory urges
>Inflated concept of property ownership
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
>Sexually inactive
>No friends
>25 and older

I think these are warning signs. Chances are, some girl that likes to throw "psycho" around upset you and you actually took it seriously.

>>1756251
OH SHIT!

I fit all but 3 of those, and one of them is the age qualifier... Is this a bad sign?

pic unrelated, I hope

>>1756281
How many crunches can you do? Do you use oil-free face wash?

>>1756286
>How many crunches can you do?
Dunno, really. Haven't bothered with them since high school gym class. Probably 30-40, assuming I'm less fit than I was.

>Do you use oil-free face wash?
Yes. Twice a day.

Wow op I have often thought the same thing and wonder if I'm gonna end up a killer one day. I've suspected myself of being crazy, but then I realize that crazy people don't know/think they're crazy so it's ok. But then I realize that crazy people rationalize their thoughts/actions so I get worried again!!

>Disregard for the value of human life
yep
>Predatory urges
not really
>Inflated concept of property ownership
kinda
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
yes
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
yep
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
kinda
>Sexually inactive
im on 4chan
>No friends
same as above
>25 and older
nope

>>1756251
>Disregard for the value of human life
Yes.
>Predatory urges
Somewhat. Not in the "raping little children" sense of predator, but I enjoy conning idiots out of their money and laughing at their misfortune.
>Inflated concept of property ownership
I'd sooner kill a man than let him take anything I own.
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
What's the point?
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
Very yes. Fucking animals, the lot of them.
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
I break the law wherever it benefits me to do so and I can get away with it.
>Sexually inactive
Mostly. I'm in a relationship with a girl who would probably answer "yes" to every question on this list, but we rarely see each other. I don't feel much desire for other women.
>No friends
See above answer. Not entirely solitary, but not sure if she really counts.
>25 and older
24

>>1756355
>>1756317
Ummm... You're supposed to answer no to these questions.

ITT: People confusing misanthropes/introverts/nihilists for psychopaths.

If you just don't like people, or don't agree with commonly held morals, there's probably nothing wrong with you at all. The whole idea of psychopaths is that they don't stop at thinking these thoughts, they act on them. Unless your idea of a good time consists mostly of torturing and murdering innocent people and/or animals, you're in the clear as far as this particular flavor of madness is concerned.

>>1756355
Confirmed for angsty teen.

Niggers.

>>1756251
>Disregard for the value of human life
Check
>Predatory urges
Sorta
>Inflated concept of property ownership
Dunno wat mean lol.
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
This isn't the average person?
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
A bit of bot.
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
I'll follow instructions if they make sense, so not a check or?
>Sexually inactive
I'm posting on 4chan ...

So yeah, any psychologifags want to tell me if i should seek help at one of their colleagues?

>Disregard for the value of human life
Absolutely.
>Predatory urges
I can keep them in check.
>Inflated concept of property ownership
Pic related.
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
Correct.
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
True.
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
Human apes are of no authority to me.
>Sexually inactive
Yes.
>No friends
I try to keep them away.
>25 and older
Not yet.

>>1756843
Forgot pic.

>>1756843
angsty rebel detected

>>1756847
>Nonconformism denotes angst
Idon'tthinksotim.jpeg

>>1756849
nonconformism is so edgy and cool

>>1756843

You're just misanthropic it seems.

If you lack empathy and like being hypocritical, then maybe. If you do not think you can change your mental state then you're more doomed. Changing mood starts with changing habits and changing environment.

If your life circumstances get worse and you let it, then you'll become a sociopath.

>>1756875
>No counter-argument in sight
Confirmed for angsty troll.

>>1756849


anyone that even uses the word "nonconformism" in a serious sentence anymore is 100% guaranteed to be a huge retard. sorry bro, you are gay.

>>1756882

If you do not respect what others want for themselves, then you're most likely the type of people you hate. Read up on the concepts of the Constitution even, it's about respecting individual rights and wants. People owe nothing to you but if you're worthwhile and focus on self-relience without pushing others away intentionally out of teenangst, then you'll find the right people.

Do not ruminate on negative thoughts, that's just a facet of fear. You constantly think about the worst that can happen because you want to be prepared for it. This is cowardly. It's harder to be happy and positive and it's easy to be a negative dick.

>>1756884

>100%
>[citation needed]

>>1756882
>Hypocritical
How so?
>Changing mood starts with changing habits and changing environment.
My mood is okay, my view of life only appears not to be.

>Disregard for the value of human life
strongly
>Predatory urges
yes, nothing i would ever act on...for now
>Inflated concept of property ownership
only with technology and weapons...uh oh
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
very much so
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
very stong. anarchist
>Sexually inactive
for a year now. broken hearted to a point of near suicide twice.
>No friends
2 friends only talk to on vent
>25 and older
20

>>1756885

If you recognize you have a problem and let it happen, you have no one to else to blame but yourself. You will be on the path to creating the type of world people won't want to live in. If you're tired of everyone else, do yourself a favor and off yourself.

>>1756891

omg I want to punch you in the face so badly. You are what's wrong with this world. Fucking stop focusing on how life is terrible for you and get proactive nigger. And I mean this with love.

>>1756891
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
(woops skipped this one)
mostly true but i would love to have relationships with people if they weren't such shallow zombies.

>>1756251
>Disregard for the value of human life
no
>Predatory urges
no
>Inflated concept of property ownership
not really
>Lack of motivation for long-term improvement
yes, I'm quite lazy and have grown complacenmt with mediocrity
>Avoiding relationships with peers not because of anxiety, but rather disgust
Yes, very fucking yes
>Refusal to follow instructions from authoritative figures
A few years ago when I was a far more selfish asshole, yes, not now though. I also go into the army soon so I have to prepare myself
>Sexually inactive
er...I beat off all the goddam time, occasionally get hookers too.
>No friends
yes, only because I kept avoiding their calls and vists until they left me alone. Not entirely sure why.
>25 and older
21

>>1756890

You have bleak view of the world. Not everyone does. By becoming a psychopath and hurting others, you put them in your state that you are acting out on in the first place.

Your mood can be better. The world is not going to fix itself. Maybe you suffer from delusions of grandeur? I know I do, I just have to accept being a brick in the wall. Being a brick is hard in it of itself. Not everyone can be special but we should try to do our best and live happily, no matter our place in the history of the Universe. It's an existential viewpoint. When there is no meaning to life but you live, might as well do what makes you happy and fuckitall.

>>1756893
come punch me in the face then. my disregard for human life applies to myself. I am fearless because I don't care if I die or am injured or anything, not because I am courageous.

>>1756897

You have self-worth issues. You wouldn't worry about what others are doing and what they value if it didn't affect how you see yourself amongst them.

People do suck but it's mostly not their fault. You can only be you, the right people will be open to you if you're open. See: Liz Lemon

>>1756885
>If you do not respect what others want for themselves, then you're most likely the type of people you hate.
People are idiots, their desires are irrelevant.
>Read up on the concepts of the Constitution even, it's about respecting individual rights and wants
The glorious American constitution has truly bestowed a great deal of progression upon the earth.
>if you're worthwhile and focus on self-relience without pushing others away intentionally out of teenangst, then you'll find the right people.
Worthwhile = of use to them
Self-reliance = to be of lesser burden to them
>Implying intention equates to teen angst.
Right people = Idon'tthinksotim.jpg
>Do not ruminate on negative thoughts, that's just a facet of fear.
What you define as negative, I might find to be truthful and essential.
>You constantly think about the worst that can happen because you want to be prepared for it. This is cowardly.
This is survival.
>It's harder to be happy and positive and it's easy to be a negative dick.
Wrong.
Had it been true, religions wouldn't have existed today.

>>1756893
life isn't terrible just for me, it is for everyone
life in its very nature is terrible
now get me my chicken

>>1756902
>This is survival.
To quote Wall E: "I don't want to survive. I want to LIVE."

>Do not ruminate on negative thoughts, that's just a facet of fear.
>What you define as negative, I might find to be truthful and essential.

I know it is. But it really is a slippery slope. It falls into neurotic behavior where you are too self-conscious to be free enough to just act. You don't trust your own instincts, you're too afraid to make a mistake. This is common.

Let yourself fuck up, not the end of the world. Shit will get better.

>>1756905
You are in all probability a pacifist leftist hippie, and must die in a fire.

>>1756909

I want to punch you because you remind me of me when I was 20. I just wish I wasn't so negative because I realized it was pointless to be. Reading helped a lot, there are minds greater than my own who have gone through everything I have. I love 50 year old philosophers' writings man, they know everything, been through it all.

>>1756912

You as an individual will never lead a war. Get over your delusions of grandeur, more than anything your veiled narcissism is what keeps people away from you. They don't pay enough attention to you which is why you find them disgusting.

>>1756910
I don't mind making mistakes. That's not the issue.
I doubt my behavior is indeed neurotic but if so, it has a very solid basis.
I'm afraid I cannot unsee all that has been seen.
That would be irresponsible of me.

>>1756914
actually i dont think life is terrible for me or everyone.
that is not me who responded a second time and I very infrequently eat chicken.
no mo, life isn't terrible. its just not fulfilling. I am not happy, but I have no reason to be unhappy either. I simply exist and take up space and will die having made no difference in the world.

>>1756915
>Get over your delusions of grandeur
You keep using that term, I do not think it means what you think it means.
>Veiled narcissism
I'm not a narcissist. You'll probably never find a more humble person than I am, with most people being sworn narcissists in comparison to me, which is exactly why I view people as disgusting.
Has nothing to do with their level of attention towards me, which is by the way rather high.
Sorry, but your attempted shot-in-the-dark-esque standardization won't work in my case.

>>1756916

Your quips about needing to survive suggest otherwise. Your behavior to expose truth at all costs also suggests. Do you believe what science tells you? Then where do you think fear evolved from? What evolutionary pressure made man's ability to "know" possible? It's fear. I want to know everything too, but I will admit it is out of my natural fear of things. I will also admit it hinders me at times, socially. Imagine being around someone like you, too afraid to act, to afraid to be do something ridiculous.

I'm not saying be ignorant. I'm saying, there's plenty of time to know things. And you should be in control of more than your mind, but your body, health and environment are key to stabilizing one's mind for clear thinking. This is from a neuroscience viewpoint, i kind of get why Buddhists say what they say, ha.

>>1756920
Do you see the fear, people?

>>1756919

Okay, Tim. I thought the same about myself. I know this is a logical fallacy, but I never realized I was narcissistic until i realized I spent far too much time thinking about myself and how much better than everyone I was. But you're problems with self-worth are evident. I suggest you consider this.

>>1756915
Your anthropocentrism is revolting, to say the least.

>>1756918

How old are you? You expect to be a child prodigy at 12 or something? What have you done to change the world. PROTIP: most people do not change the world. Most people simply live a happy life. That itself is hard to obtain. And the ones that do, do it much later on.

>>1756925
I have considered this, and was applicable to me many years ago.
I am no longer within that state of mind.
And I think a lot. In general. Not necessarily about myself.
If this makes me a narcissist, so be it.

>>1756928
No I expected nothing of the sort. I am 20 now and I have plenty of years to go. I know shit sucks now and I don't much care for life or anything. But I'm not so naive as to think it will remain this way forever. I'll just keep dragging my feet until I find a reason to start walking upright.

Prove me wrong.

>>1756941

The ultimate purpose in life is to be happy. For me, it's laughing and watching TV and contributing to science. Do what makes you happy. (If murdering makes you happy, go to the next option. If that's violent too, go down further to the next least-violent option.)

>>1756955
sounds cheesy but i want to teach sign language and coach soccer at a high school level.
That seems to be the combination of the three things i enjoy. soccer, teaching, sign language.

>>1756944
Proof doesn't exist. Stalemate.

The first three signs which indicate that you might be a psycho killer are:

1: You can't seem to face up to the facts.
2: You're tense and nervous, and you can't relax.
3: You can't sleep; your bed is on fire.

This test is quite a good one, for psychopaths or sociopaths.

1. Are you male?
2. Do you find yourself bored a lot?
3. Have you ever killed an animal?
4. Do you think you would be better off with certain family members dead? If so does it scare you?
5. Do you show some extraversion around people, but secretly hide parts of yourself?
6. Are you mad you wasted time on a troll?
7. Do you watch films alone or with friends?

Bump for justice.