I like how this doesn't depict the sociopathic cat as pure evil, but rather it shows how causing upset can make someone with ASPD feel bigger and more in control because they naturally feel smaller and less in control than other people; it's a surprisingly nuanced take on depicting this kind of disorder, kudos to you!
@IAARPOTI I meant more as in the animation shows the thought process instead of just making it look like people with ASPD are just pure evil for the sake of being evil I should've been more clear, sorry about that!
@uncreative_avis still I do get that they have fear and jealousy but at least acknowledge your action in logical way. Stepping a flower can ruin someone's work in emotional way but in logical, you just ruined the park
Hi @uncreative_avis, thank you for the insightful observation! I really appreciate that you appreciate my portrayal. It’s great to hear that the nuance comes through, and I’m glad it resonated with you!
Hi @Virtualblueart! I'm so glad you noticed that detail! It really supports the idea that autistic people often have heightened sensitivity and can sometimes anticipate things before others do. Thanks for catching that! 💖
@@PixiGags Exactly! Autism sees the "get ready, pupper" signals ADHD is making just like the dog does. So they step back to reduce the chances of getting scratched/bonked/poked by accident on the wind-up. I personally do that because anything within my Personal Space bubble (within arm's reach) registers as a proximity warning (too close to head, danger!) and sets off my "not in the face!" reflexes. Easier to just step back for every throw than it would be to try and turn off the proximity warning once it's been set off. I love these little videos so much! It lets me point to it and go "that's why i do the thing!"
I love the way you never completely villainize a character with a disorder like aspd, While being able to showcase how they might use negative coping mechanisms. Your videos have given me a passion for studying types of neurological disorders :3
Thank you so much, @DustyflakeYT! I’m really glad to hear that my approach resonates with you, and I’m happy my videos have sparked your passion for studying neurodivergence! 😊
@@blackbearcj5819 out of curiosity, are you saying this because of a traumatic experience with someone with ASPD, or because of common stereotypes among society/media?
@@blackbearcj5819Nice try but wrong. People with ASPD still feel emotion AND they still have the capacity to have empathy for others. It may take more effort and more of a learning curve for them to have empathy, but they can feel for other people. Also ASPD (like a ton of other disorders) is a spectrum disorder? That's why some people are considered "high functioning sociopaths", you literally cannot be generalizing disorders, regardless of what the media does. Just because they struggle in a lot of aspects doesn't mean they're selfish, if that's what you're implying.
I love that this channel really encompasses the idea “there is no such thing as Bad Person Disorder”. Cluster B disorders are treated as though they are the Abuser Category and people that should be avoided at all costs, but Cluster B disorders mostly come from abuse themselves!! They often lack healthy coping mechanisms because therapy is hard to get, and sometimes it results in further mistreatment. I know someone with ASPD and they have done the work to understand themselves, and they are a very pleasant person to be around! They sometimes have trouble relating to others, but they’ve learned to be communicative and have a support network.
As a surface level friend, most would be okay. But it's not nobody's responsibility to take care of someone if they had a bad childhood if they're abusive. And most people in Cluster B disorders are abusive. Many people would also desire understanding from their partner, and ASPD with limited empathy would not work. People get too hung up on trying to save their abusive mentally ill partner and get repeatedly guilt tripped, but sometimes you have to prioritize yourself. The person you're speaking of is a very rare example of someone with ASPD, it's far from the norm.
@@stooroosk "mOsT pEoPlE wItH cLuStEr B dIsOrDeRs ArE aBuSiVe" get outta here with that shit. It's that same kind of thinking that drives people away from getting help, damned if you do, damned if you dont. So glad medical professionals dont get their opinions from quacks like you.
@@kokirigirl12 people like that just love saying useless stuff to feel like they're smarter than everybody else. because obviously all of the other billions of people on youtube are 5 years old and do not understand that illness = evil and that nuance does not exist. (obvious sarcasm).
So real!! Im so tired of people watering down sociopaths and psychopaths to be these comically evil murderous characters in movies- it’s just preventing people from getting the help and proper, decent treatment they need.
honestly it's wild we all are talking about how great it is that these portrayals aren't just painting people with cluster b personalities as evil monsters, and obviously that is something to commend but it just sucks that the bar is literally on the floor because there's so little representation of these personality types that isn't demonizing them. i appreciate all your animations though, and i hope that they can teach a few people who wouldn't know otherwise
Tbh I haven't seen good canon ASPD representation, the only examples I could think of aren't canon but either heavily implied or just fit the description.
So a person that is Sociopath is a person that doesn’t want to be seen as a bad person in front of others, but will do bad things because they want to have control over things, no matter who or what it is? Your animations are very helpful and I hope I get that right.
Exactly, Andy! They have negative self-esteem, meaning that when others do well, it makes them feel diminished, and they try to bring things back into balance by putting the person down somehow. Thank you so much for your kind words, and all the best! 😺
This, and thus the animation, has put ASPD in perspective for me. Unfortunately, my sister has NPD and ASPD (as far as I can gather - not that I'm into diagnosing others, there's just very little chance of her telling the truth to a psychologist and I wanted to make sure the disorders fit before telling professionals on my end and whatnot) and fits the stereotypical bill. It never occurred to me to look deeper into the whys of someone who abused me (and my mom, I think). Thank you for commenting, and thanks, @PixiGags for your artistry!
@AndyBoyBrawler thank you for putting this into such a useful and concise summary. I hadn't understood what was going on in the video this time and your explanation is helping it click into place! Thanks 💖
I had a friend once tell me he struggled with ASPD, and I never fully understood what that meant. He was a wonderful guy, if a little awkward, and always put on big displays of emotion and cared about making things right with friends. But after seeing this animation, I remembered when I invited him to my family's very expensive house for a party, and he immediately responded by commenting on the cheapness of the house's siding, the inferiority of some of the decorations, and was otherwise fairly quiet. I didn't think much of it beyond just a weird thing that happened, but I realize now that he must have perceived the house as a sort of attack on his more humble upbringing, and lashed out. Thank you.
I love the fact they are primarily white, when the other animals have their colors filled in. I think it shows the feeling of being separated from society quite well. Although I am not anti-social I am asocial, and as such have no motivation to partake in group activities unless it fulfills some end goal. And so I resonate with the visual depiction and the concept of that alienation. Any chance you are planning to showcase Dissociative Identity Disorder / Other Specified Dissociative Disorder? I would be interested to see how you would depict it, as you clearly put a lot of effort into your research and try to show nuances beyond the black-and-white Hollywood-like portrayals with disorders like these. Also, the fact the Autism cat knows the ADHD cat so well to get some distance from the throw's wind-up is such a great detail.
OHh my god it would be SO cool if they tackle DID and OSDD, one of my friend is an OSDD system and I’m sure they’ll be happy if Pixi ever do a video of it!
I would love an osdd one! I'm a small system that for now has since fused back to singularity and everyone's rooms are still here waiting for splits again ❤
I have a feeling that trying to do a DID one would be difficult, because I have a few friends with it that view having it quite differently. Though, would like to see it done.
OMG YES I NEED THEM TO DO DID/OSDD/PLURALITY IN GENERAL I LOVE SEEING IT EVEN THOUGH I'M A SINGLET (learning about systems is very interesting for me :3)
I like how nuanced you are with these, showing how disorders can be harmful without dehumanizing or demonizing those with them. Most people go to either extreme that people with certain disorders are just plainly evil, or on the other end, that if someone does something because of their mental disorder that you can't criticize them for it.
Hi @shinyminunthetheatregeek2036, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I really appreciate it! You're absolutely right. People are all wired differently, and everyone carries unhealed wounds, both from their past and sometimes passed down through generations. In the case of personality disorders, their reward system can be inverted, making them respond positively to hurt or conflict. This can often lead to the extremes you mentioned-either demonizing people or excusing harmful behavior entirely. While many with these disorders learn coping strategies, it can be incredibly challenging to break these patterns, and even therapy can only do so much when these deep-seated issues are involved. Understanding the complexity of this helps us approach these situations with empathy. All the best! ✌
Honestly, these videos really help me write characters with disorders I don’t have, without accidentally demonizing them. They’re very helpful for me to understand these conditions respectfully
Hi @Corpsesdonotspeak! Thank you so much for sharing that. I’m really glad to hear that my series helps you with your writing. Best of luck with it! 😺☘
Something important that I noticed is that when ASPD sees the balance as being "restored", the cats in their mental image are still smiling. It's not that the ASPD cat WANTS to cause harm. They're just addressing the need of theirs, and didn't realize it negatively impacted the others. As far as they're aware, the others weren't impacted.
While this can be true about younger people I don't think it is when you get to adulthood for the most part. I work with a lot of adults with NPD and APD, and most are very aware they hurt people and don't care. They know the kinds of things thar hurt people's they just don't care or may do it for personal gain while understanding it is 'wrong'. Obvious, everyone is an individual but people should still be mindful of the traits of APD and stay vigilant of those who may harm others to stay safe. I working with someone who will say the right things in treatment but was forced into treatment because of using violence as a form of control in his personal life.
As someone with a cluster B personality disorder myself (BPD), and with a best friend with ASPD, it's wonderful to see something that a) acknowledges us as being a form of neurodivergence and b) shows us in a non-negative light. Not romanticizing, but not demonizing either.
If you're comfortable sharing, can I ask how you and your friend have worked out your relationship? Like communicating boundaries, thoughts, etc. I've only ever interacted with one person who had ASPD and they unfortunately were not a very mentally healthy one. So I'm always curious to hear other people's stories.
@thewolven6075 I'd be fine with sharing, though I don't know how much helpful advice I can give, given the dynamics of my situation. He's been in therapy longer than I have, and we've been friends since grade school. I'd be willing to give you more details, if you want. Though would prefer something like Messenger.
@@thewolven6075 I could share a bit more. As far as communicating boundaries and thoughts, we're pretty straightforward with each other. My BPD has only really been under control the past few years. But before that, I'd call him or hang out when I needed to vent or a safe, calm place to hang out for a bit. He has a lower amount of emotional empathy but a pretty high degree of cognitive empathy and it works out pretty well. Since unlike most people, he's not hit by the intensity of the emotions like another person in the vicinity might be. I'm pretty good at picking up when something is off or he's stressed. I'm in his inner circle, and we consider each other family, so it's certainly a different relationship than meeting someone with the diagnosis as an adult. As far as boundaries go, he's one of very few people who nail being direct without being overly harsh with me. In his case, what helps him is the understanding of rules and code of conduct. That's not to say he never breaks them, but he might sometimes need to make a more conscious choice not to. Ex. My friend feels a sort of innate protectiveness towards animals and some children. He's not completely devoid of emotional empathy and tends to feel it more for those who are either weaker/more helpless than him or that he can directly relate to, particularly in regards to his past trauma. I think understanding our similarities and complimentary differences helps. Obviously, people with either of these diagnoses vary in exact personality or how symptoms show up.
@ also, psychopaths aren’t even like that, being a psycopath means you struggle with empathy, show traits of ego-typical behavior, and masking feelings of stress, were none of those things have anything to do with being a bad person, nor being a murderer LMAO
@@SYKOKRIMZENEXXXX Psychopaths have nothing to dowith psychosis, sorry!! They're just two different classifications of ASPD - Psychosis is having Delusions. Psychopathy is struggling with empathy
i loved ASPD’s walk cycle, it’s so bouncy and fluid! and i love the little depression dog design. it’s so cute how small they are compared to everyone else and how expressive they can be with(usually) no mouth.
I enjoy that this isn't overly entagonistic or anything it just shows their simple thought process in an understandable way. Thank you for another great animation and for being bold enough to explore this complex part of neurodivergence with your simple format.
@@RajeevNiezamKamil Weird sociopath is incapable of seeing normal people being happy, so they choose to make everyone else’s lives into a miserable hell by being a soul-sucking loser.
I have ASPD, and the putting away trash just to seem normal really hit home for me. I dont do exactly that, but I do feel like i have to emulate and repilate empathy and be kind just to have a chance of fitting in. Also, purposefully running something for a bunch of people just to make myself feel better also really sounds home. Thank you so much for not demonizing ASPD it really means a lot. I am still a person. I just dont get any empathy and very little impuse control.
Eh, well, I don't have that problem with my AuDHD, but I can end up hurting people because I forget to account for them, but I'm hyper empathetic when I hear about others problems, we all have our challenges in life, and if we work together, and have patience and forgiveness we'll all muddle our way through eventually. Hope you manage to balance your needs with the needs of those around you.
I love that this video portrays the sociopath's actions as harmful coping mechanisms in response to a perceived threat, instead of pure evil for the sake of being evil. ASPD is a disorder caused by repeated childhood trauma and isn't a choice or a sign of character, and I truly hope that one day the world will be kinder to those with demonized disorders
@ your universe is a little like "oh this cat is weird" before they realize why they're weird and they treat them like any other old cat. i like it a lot. the cat reading the newspaper especially is what i meant, how they just glared at the sociocat and went back to their paper. i wish irl was the same way. 👍
@IAARPOTI I think the idea is that it's supposed to be 1-dimentional. Having a personality disorder doesn't mean you're automatically a bad person. Most people live normal lives not knowing that they might not be neurotypical. What's important is not to judge but to understand.
From real life experience, antisocial people don't really become friends with each other 😅 it's rather the opposite, that they're surrounded by a buffer of prosocial people
@@beesane7094 They're not wrong. I often get very territorial around people with NPD or ASPD if they are abusive. I think its because both want to be something special haha. But I love making friends with ones that I do share common ground with!! It very much depends on the person and the way ones cluster B disorder expresses itself.
Wow! I have never seen this perspective of the condition before. From things I have read and watched, people have always portrayed this condition like it makes a person unlikable and such. Not this time! Even in less than a minute, this portrayal shows the side of an example affected person and their thought process simply, effectively, and without villainizing them! Kudos!
I mean, it's kinda what I figured watching how they act. It's all so petty and transparently driven by deep insecurity and a need to feel "bigger". Grey rocking doesn't always help because it's an independent, subjective narrative going on inside them driving it all. All you can do is try your best to ignore it and not feed into it. It's sad, but having to deal with it I also have to laugh a little just to stay sane.
I have ASPD. It is a struggle often times, because (as depicted), I feel as though if I am not the one on top of everyone else, then I am the smallest fish or the weakest person in people's eyes. It's something that has caused many of my relationships with friends and family that I managed to make to take a stagger, but the comments of this video make me feel a lot better about it. Thank you so very much for helping people to see not only ASPD, but a lot of other commonly villainized disorders to be seen as what they are, instead of just intrinsic evil.
Same I struggle quite a bit with being empathetic I do things that are selfish I feel angry and annoyed when people cry near me but I don't want to feel this way forever I want true connection.
@@nuggetinevitable4971ASPD here, all I've wanted is true connection too. The people crying near me is so real, I always feel uncomfortable, because I dont know what to do with the person, so I try to remove myself from the situation. I never had any luck, but I recently met somebody with Schizophrenia and she has been the only person who ever felt like I had a true connection with. Thankfully you can be hopeful, there are studies that show Symptoms of ASPD get better after 30, so hopefully the older you get the more empathy and connection you will feel.
I hate the way media potrays mental illnesses of all kinds. Its made it so difficult to figure out whats going on with my brain because everyone in my family sees it as, "What? No, nothing can be wrong with you. You're not a murderer, only people with something wrong are crazy. You're not crazy. Nothing is wrong with you." I wish I could get help for the real issues I face, but I don't know what they are...
I want to point out while this is a better take on sociopaths than most of Hollywood, most sociopaths do not feel the need to actively harm or cause others sadness. Sociopaths simply do not feel and do not understand emotions, but they understand the concept of 'happy' being good and 'sad' or 'angry' being bad. Most sociopaths will actively do their best to make others happy even if they themselves don't understand happiness, because they know that happiness is good. Source: A college degree in criminal psychology and over 10 years of experience in psychology.
Sociopath here. And you're generally right but with a big caveat- we absolutely do feel. We're not NPCs... It's just often we aren't able to and have trouble accessing the memories of when we did. If therapy as a sociopath has taught me one thing, it's that sociopathy is characterized by a lack of control and impulsivity, not simply the surface level traits of low empathy and low emotionality.
I think I have empathy issues, which I was told is sociopathy. I still want to do good, but it's more a logic based thing than an emotional one. Like, logically harming someone or something will make them like me less. So, why would I ever do something harmful? It just negatively impacts me as well as them. That's the distinction though, I just have to think of things in a way that comes back to me. I wanna be nice and good because that has significantly more benefits for me than being mean.
Hi @ShadowmarkReturns, thank you for sharing your insights! It sounds like you have a clear understanding of how your actions are guided by logical reasoning rather than emotional empathy, which is an important distinction. In psychological terms, empathy involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, while compassion is about feeling their pain and wanting to alleviate it. From what you’ve described, it seems like you’re avoiding harmful behavior based on its potential negative impact on your relationships or public image. This is a rational form of decision-making, which may align with traits found in sociopathy, but it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean you lack moral awareness or a desire to “do good.” It’s about the way your decisions are framed through a lens of self-preservation or logical consequence. This behavior can sometimes be judged by others, especially those who experience emotions more intensely or who are wired differently. It’s easy for people to project their own emotional experiences onto others, which can lead to misunderstandings. What you’re describing-masking your true emotions to navigate social expectations-is a common coping mechanism for individuals who may not naturally feel or express emotions in the same way others do. This type of adaptation is not inherently harmful, and in fact, it shows a level of self-awareness and self-control that can be very positive. I would gently suggest exploring the idea of separating your sense of worth from external outcomes or others' successes. In psychological terms, this might help reduce the stress that comes from comparing yourself to others. If you can develop a sense of self-validation that isn’t tied to how others perform or perceive you, it may help you feel more at peace with yourself. This isn’t always easy, but it’s something worth considering if you’re looking for greater emotional stability and self-acceptance. All the best! ☘✌
YAYYYYYYY ASPD REP!!!!! a big part of our disorder is feeling a need for control, and due to our lack of empathy, we may not exert this in a healthy manner or sometimes even realize what we did was wrong. EDIT: oh my god, someone with aspd acts in an unpalatable way? stop the presses! that's so icky! 🥺 /s
@@kormannn1it is for me, but I also have histrionic features and possibly hyperactive-type ADHD (unsure if that diagnosis still stands since I was later diagnosed with schizoaffective, which may explain some of those symptoms). My brain craves dopamjne 24/7.
@@kormannn1 sort of, we also experience chronic boredom, where we're bored almost all the time. so we may seek higher ways to alleviate that, and our lack of empathy or remorse may lead to us turning to bad shit like violence, for example.
@@huntywunty i wanna piggy back off of this, its why individuals with aspd are so reckless and impulsive, they're constantly seeking out an adrenaline rush of some sort because its part of the little rush of emotion they are capable of! aspders often lack more positive emotions then they do negative. that paired with little regard for others (and to an extent, themselves, at least in the moment) leads to aspders in . Bad. things . Like Jail (i dont have aspd myself to be clear, im just researching it)
Person with ASPD here. This is not accurate nor the crux of my disorder. It's not about wanting control over others to me. I hate control being forced onto me, but can find reasons to not be an asshole to others that isn't what most people consider. When I used to work for a call center, I would have the thought to doxx the phone numbers of people who treated me horribly. But I didn't not because of empathy, but because of needing my job and it being easier to not deal with the consequences of law enforcement or getting sued. Focusing on only one symptom/presentation makes these videos shallow and strips a disorder of nuance needed to discuss it, and I find the same with the ADHD video when I saw it before.
Hello!!! As somebody with ASPD, I'm so happy to see this video!!! On occasion, I come into situations or see things that make me feel small, or just bad and unsuccessful, or in any form lesser than and miserable. It does make me want to "see" somebody else miserable, only to understand and feel comforted by the fact of knowing Im not the only one that feels THIS horrible. Because I cant find empathy, i only connect to others feelings in that way, when im feeling them myself. The way Sociopath Cat handled his feeling in the video was unhealthy and toxic, disrespectful to others. A way I've found to deal with this is to seek out people who are sharing the same emotions as me, who let me talk about them and connect actively. This also gives me that control and balance ! And nobody gets hurt, while I and somebody else get to talk to someone about how they feel. I wish the flower part was thought about more, because its so easily misunderstood! An earlier comment asked "Why do I have to show understanding for people who don't try to understand or respect me?" Most of my mental energy is spent every day trying to understand people. Whats shown in the video is how someone like me is definitely inclined to behave, because its most comfortable for us! But its not fair, you're right. Fairness is very important to me as a value personally, because I can't understand or emphasize with you very well.I put in all my effort into understanding everything I do, and every action I take, so I don't act disrespectful. My biggest goal for the day is to make sure I'm mindful of my surroundings and the people around me. I don't like the idea of hurting people, because its important to me to get along and have friends, as well as be liked. It makes me feel less small and bad about myself. He was stepping on the flowers because he was having an ASPD high! Sometimes, I get lost in my whimsy and good vibes when things go so well for me I just dont pay attention to things being hurt, in this case I might just not realize im hurting the flowers. I hope this is a different perspective. I Still really liked the Video, and I was so happy to see this representation. Im excited to see Sociopath cat develop, please please more of him!!
your animations are such a joy. not only the depictions of disorders but also the actual art, the character designs and the animations are so smooth and beautiful!! the consistency is fantastic and the tiny steady world building that happens as each new character is introduced into this little world of cats is really satisfying and comforting :') thank you for your dedication to your craft!!!
Thank you for not villainizing any of the neurodivergent characters! It's too easy for "mature" shows to paint them as evil or terrible people. Instead, you showcase how they may unintentionally hurt others due to unhealthy coping mechanisms but are still people who deserve to be helped.
Unintentionally or not hurting people makes you a bad person 😅 especially if you DON’T want or receive help..if they don’t want help then they’re just a bad person who hurts others and doesn’t care. If they cared they’d want help. They aren’t innocent babies who can’t do wrong..if they refuse help and do horrible things they’re a bad person. They do deserve help but like everyone, not all of them want it. Bad people just exist of everyone and every condition with some disorders being more likely to house bad people..but the ones who want help do deserve it and shouldn’t be hated on or anything
@@testerwulf3357 If unintentionally hurting people makes you a bad person, there are no good people. Everyone who isn't living in solitude makes mistakes that others suffer for
RAAAAH THIS VIDEO MAKES ME SO HAPPY. i dont have aspd mai self but ive been doing a lot of research on it given its thee most demonized mental illness out there. its really interesting and these videos play a big part in removing the stigma for mental ailments i feel. THANK U FOR MAKING THIS!
Hi @kuttauwu! I'm so glad to hear this video makes you happy! It’s awesome that you’re diving into research on ASPD and working to remove the stigma around it. I’m really glad that the videos are helping with your research. Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌈
PISSING AND SHIDDING AND CRYING AND SCREAMING THANK YOU I was misdiagnosed as having ASPD back in 2022 (felt immense guilt recently so I can say for certain it was a misdiagnosis) and had a mental breakdown because that's the Bad Person Can't Love Disease. had armchair psychologists on reddit trying to psychoanalyze me and shit. should this mortal vessel of mine ever ascend to Godhood of the real world, I swear an oath to ye and your house forevermore (no but seriously thank you for this. I wish I could send it back in time to 2022 me)
@@lolnamelollastname9788 hell if I know man. I don't experience emotional empathy, that's all I know. the lady diagnosed me IN THE FIRST SESSION. even other therapists I went to said that ain't the way it's supposed to be done
@@lolnamelollastname9788 ooookay for some reason youtube deleted my comment. anyway, like I said, I dunno. I just know I don't experience emotional empathy. the therapist diagnosed me with a cluster C disorder FIRST SESSION, which other therapists told me ain't right. this is also the same clinic where a different therapist told me it's normal to spend most of your life feeling neutral, that the brain creates 3 seconds of sadness for every second of happiness.
@dirtburger2773 Sounds like that first therapist is wrong and everyone else is correct. Remember: YOU chose to have a personality disorder so YOU can choose to fight it! You got this! I know you can do it! I believe in you!
@@lolnamelollastname9788 nobody chooses to have a personality disorder. some are due to genetics, some are due to abuse, some due to trauma, etc. people can choose to act on what's in their brain or not, but it doesn't change the fact that it's there. sure, I found out I'm not ASPD, but the misdiagnosis forced me to see how wrong I was about folks who are. it's not a choice, nor can it be cured. only managed. only lived through
Hi @KonikaTheWhiteChihuahua, thank you! I try to approach these topics with understanding and neutrality, focusing on portraying the symptoms as they are, without judgment. It’s good to know that this perspective resonates with you! ☘✌
I really like how these videos explain every condition so well and how everyone always ends up happy by the end. Your videos are amazing, never stop using your art like this!
My older brother has ASPD. I can't say this animation resembles him at all, though. He would hurt people to protect himself and his ego, yes, but mostly he did it for fun. Maybe not everybody with ASPD is like that but the one I knew for 18 years was just a person with unlimited malice and hatred for all mankind, who had no limits to what he would do to you if he thought he could get away with it. If you can sympathize with that person you're a better person than me.
I think that's less directly because of ASPD, but what happens to anyone if left unchecked or in a certain environment... it's just ASPD makes them less likely too feel bad about it, or easier to fall into the slope of doing it in the first place.
i love how well this is handled. i dont have ASPD myself, but i am a low-empathy autistic person, and ASPD has been an interest of mine for a long time. this short animation has depicted it better than pretty much any media ive seen, and i really appreciate not making the character the villain for it. i always love this channel for things like this
I like how different disorders are shown here in a simple, understandable and high-quality manner at the same time! this is gonna be my fav channel on youtube :^D
This is very educational! It's also extremely admirable that you're doing the research in accurately depicting them instead of the hollywood "I'm evil because - M'yes!~". You're doing great work!
This video does an excellent job of not protraying us as unfeeling monsters, but instead as people who struggle to understand other's feelings and whose need for control results in poor decisions/impulsive actions... I think most people seem to think sociopaths like me are like NPCs or something but that cant be further from the truth. We do feel, even if often all we feel is bored (which can make us even more inpulsive) and the lack of feeling affects our memory a lot. Stuff like: "It's hard to remember what it was like when I told my friend I loved them a few hours ago (even though I completely meant it)... guess it's okay if i take them down a notch now because i need the control/am so bored that it would keep me from feeling small and empty". The idea of them being unhappy often doesnt enter the mind much if at all. Just like in the video here with the white cat not imagining the action as even affecting the others emotionality-- they're still smiling in the white cats imagination. Sometimes we do realize it coild hurt people tho and because of the low emotionality and extreme anhedonia it can be hard to see why you should care... All that being said, sociopaths CAN be good people. But they have to want to be, just like anyone else! I hope that white cat is able to learn how to tamper those impulsive control-obsessed episodes and able to remember why intentionally considering others moment to moment is important. Therapy for that was something I found particularly helpful for my few but highly valued relationships.
Hi @jojowahl5739, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and personal perspective. I really appreciate the insight you’ve offered-it adds so much depth to understanding sociopathy. It’s so important to highlight that sociopaths aren’t unfeeling or inherently “bad,” but instead face unique challenges with emotional connection, control, and impulsivity. I’m glad you found this episode helpful, and your point about therapy being a valuable tool for fostering stronger relationships and self-awareness is encouraging. All the best! ✌
Very enlightening. If you care to answer - why would you choose to be a good person? Is it completely rooted in the knowledge that having functioning relationships / not burning bridges is strategically advantageous in the long run? Or are there times when you genuinely feel good from being close to / being nice to someone else, for its own sake? I know ASPD is a spectrum and not everyone would answer this the same way… I am just curious.
Exactly @anouarthecactus! You’ve got it! That internal struggle to appear in control while distancing oneself from others really highlights the complexity of ASPD.
as someone with ASPD, this is the first video i have watched by you, and i now want to watch more. this is a really nice and easy to understand portrayal, and it makes me wish more people saw us like this rather than evil manipulators. its very refreshing. thank you
It's always quite intriguing seeing how representation like this plays out using only a group of different cats and their disorders. It proves you really can express complex character dynamics using no words at all. Great work as usual!
That's a fairly alien concept to me, I tend towards hyperempathising. Out of curiosity, and a desire to explain myself to others, What do you not get about how people treat pets?
@@regenschirm02 I can see how treating animals and pets as human would smother their instincts. But as people? That's just treating a creature with respect, as a fellow living being with rights and needs and thoughts of their own.
@chickadeestevenson5440 respecting an animal means allowing them to be an animal, nourishing their instincts instead of crushing them into a showpony. you cant keep a husky in the desert no matter how much you "wuv" it. they need to run in the snow. they arent people. they shouldnt be forced to act like it.
I really appreciate all of this mini animations, as someone with many, and I mean MANY neurodivergent disorders I can relate to lots of these! I’m officially diagnosed as autistic, dyslexic, depression and anxiety (with many symptoms of hyper sensitivity and cptsd)and seeing it represented just warms my heart! I’ve also shared this with my mother and she loves it too! ❤
I love how you humamize every neurodivergency, especially the ones that seemingly everyone else has demonized. I have to admit that even I fell for thinking that there couldn't possibly be any "good person" that is sociopathic. Perhaps its silly of me to think this way, but your cute animation helps me understand them in a new light.
It's a first step!! I don't think anybody blames you for thinking that way, considering how everyone is just taught thatt sociopaths are literally evil bad people! You couldn't have known :) I hope you meet someone with sociopathic traits one day and that they will be very nice and kind to you :D
Y'see, this video humanizes ASPD in a way that very little media is capable of. While it doesn't excuse the behavior of...let's call him Soch (pronounced Soak), it does explain the thought process that leads to these behaviors in a way that goes beyond "He enjoys the suffering of others". Soch feels small and without control in his life, and believes the only way to regain that control is to make someone else feel small. It's a coping mechanism, not malicious behavior merely for the sake of it.
I haven't commented on anything of yours recently, but I have been watching all of your videos! I absolutely love this series and I think it's a brilliant way to bring awareness and encourage kindness and empathy even to those we may not understand as easily! As always, your animations are absolutely amazing, Pixi!! I hope you are doing well!
Someone who doesn’t care for others, but cares how others see them, that’s what I got learning from this.. all these videos are very informative even without using words, keep up the good work :)
Hi Harry! I’m so glad you like the new character! For now, they’re just an incidental one, but they might definitely take on a bigger role in future episodes. Thank you so much for your proposal! ✌☘
I definitely find this one more difficult to understand as I don’t have ASPD, but reading all the comments is always so helpful, and I’m really grateful to have your videos as a fun and simple learning resource :) I had also never heard of the Cluster B disorder group before, so I think I’m in for some ✨research✨ :)
The extreme smile ASPD cat has when puttingbthe trash into the trashcan... that "See me being a model citizen? SEE??" I love how non judgemental your videos are. I'm learning a lot about several disorders by watching them!
Hi Nienke, nice to see you! I’m glad you enjoy the cat’s idealized public persona-keeping a high social profile is important to them. It’s great to hear that the videos are helping you learn more about different disorders. I try to portray things in a way that’s relatable and without judgment, so it’s awesome to know it’s resonating with you! ✌☘
As someone with ASPD, I'm so happy to finally see someone who doesn't demonize things like this. Love how you showed the negative sides of the disorder without making people with ASPD seem like horrible people. Fantastic work. ❤
Thank you, the episode is kind of like an early birthday gift. Here's a few more things: It's sad about the flowers, but it's even worse finding out that Plants can react to stuff like: human emotions, good or bad, being stepped on, cut, eaten and they especially do not like being touched by people, animals or in general. That can go for the fruits and vegetables that grow in our gardens or fields. Heh, think of that when you're gardening, mowing your lawn, talking near them or just eating in general. You know how grass snaps and smells when they're cut? The snapping sounds are like their screams and the smell is a defensive mechanism. I understand the background colors now. It really makes me appreciate the time and effort you put in for making stuff like that. Do you use recycled animations? When I saw Pixi throwing the stick, it looked exactly like the pose in the depression episode. I also noticed Aspy move away from Pixi when they were throwing the stick and landing on their stomach. Pixi then just gets back up like nothing. Is Pixi also made of rubber, does the hair protect them or does physical pain usually only happen when the episode calls for it, like with the stinging towards Pete and Cippi? So, the cat doesn't have a name yet, interesting. Are you thinking of some they could have? 0:37 I will never see that smile the same way again. Why did he feel small when noticing Pixi and Aspy playing with Bo? Oh hey, gess I found a new character for my story book, specifically the one laughing at Tourette. Great. Also, is Bo on his own or is Bidi still his owner, because I noticed with recent episodes, Bo's just on his own. I'm curious, why is the episode 50 seconds long? I looked from I ❤ Stimming to here. This is the shortest one yet. I want to know, when is Karin's birthday? It'd be nice saying it to her like I did with you.😊 Also, does she have her own YT channel? Lastly, I saw this program online called “Comic Studio”. They basically make memes, gifs and comics with various characters, like with superheros or cartoons. They even have the Neurodiverse Friends characters now. The white cat was added recently. I found three projects that I like called “Walking on the line”, “Dogs” and "Neurodiverse group photo". Characters like Pixi, Syd, Skit, Little Tourette, Aspy, Mania, Amy, Ect, are walking along the path from “Drawn to anxiety”. “Dogs” has an army of mute colored Bo’s carrying a chilling Aspy, Skit being scared, Bidi being worried about her dog, Pixi looking concerned, Syd and the Ice-Cream vendor. There’s also a GIF of Aspy running in the park, just to name a few. "Neurodiverse group photo" is all of the characters up to Amy and Professor Chatty von Blabber together in order of their respected episodes. They unfortunately refer to Pixi and Aspy as opposites. TV tropes even talks about the series. My favorite part is with Little Tourette. Averted. Little Tourette doesn't even swear, not even in the episode about dyslexia, where there are speech bubbles, she just tics visually. Hehe, you say that now.😈
It means a lot to see this kind of compassion and understanding extended to those with highly stigmatized PDs. Your work is making the world a more kind and understanding place. I hope to see more. I have SZPD and though I don't expect to see it portrayed in your work as it is so uncommon and unstudied, I find it heartening to see your videos.
Sociopaths can have a lot of emotions, and those emotions tend to hurt themselves as often as they hurt others, given the way they can sabotage relationships and opportunities because of bad feelings and an inability to grasp potential consequences. Cruelty as a coping mechanism might seem strange until you realise that's unfortunately just how sociopathic minds can work sometimes, but such actions can be reduced with continuous insight, the introduction of less harmful coping strategies and professional assistance.
@1snivy10 Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
@@1snivy10 Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
Honestly this might be the first time i see sociopathy not being portrayed as the stereotypical manipulator or psycho killer you see everywhere in media. It's really refreshing, nice work.
I love the bounciness of the sociopath cat, and the clear language that expresses its need for control! I love how you don’t demonize mental disorders, you explain them with only visual language. I would love to see your take on Borderline Personality Disorder~
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, @DRUZYDAY! I'm really glad you enjoyed the portrayal of the sociopath cat and how it communicates its need for control. I appreciate that you noticed the careful approach to mental health representation. Actually, I’ve already made an episode about BPD! Here's the link, I hope you enjoy it: ua-cam.com/video/5fiNDwUC04o/v-deo.html
I'm on the border of loving these videos. On one hand, having a disorder doesn't make you a bad person, full stop. That's because actions are all that matter. However, there's this big, gross idea floating around in all the comments that if someone with a disorder hurts you, you should be understanding because they "can't help it." It's disgusting, infantilizing, and untrue. Yes, some disorders make you more likely to cause harm. Yes, they make it more difficult not to. But you're only a monster if you act like one. And if you do act like a monster, it literally doesn't matter why. The damage is just as severe either way.
While some people seem to relate, as someone with aspd I'd like to clarify that for a lot of people with aspd the need to feel in control only goes for things that are actually correlated to the person personally (like with classmates , siblings, tecahers, or people you're actively interacting with) otherwise most people's reaction is just pure indifference because those people have no relevance whatsoever. This mainly goes for the second part of the video.
these videos are so so wonderful in how simple yet effective they all are in explaining the different unique ways that people just, are. A lot of these videos are applicable to us, and as a system we would really really love to see something on DID and OSDD, which a lot people don't seem to have a good grasp on. either way this great work and we absolutely love it 💜
As a member of a multiple system (which also happens to be AuDHDer) I find that those who take instead of make happiness have rather an unsustainable method of compensation of insecurities, but I do understand how empathy can be a strange thing at times. I myself have a disposition of cool nonchalance by default, thinking primarily in terms of objective logic, in a manner rather like the non-evil terminator in Terminator 2, but with greater knowledge of the workings of human minds. Essentially, empathy can either be so immense for us that it is unpleasant, or, as a sort of counterweight, a matter of using scientific methods and my knowledge of psychology to try to understand why a given person behaves in an illogical manner, or has a certain emotion in a certain scenario, etc. This is because it sometimes just doesn’t make sense to me as standard, so I must take another approach. TLDR; we (the multiple typing) have empathy to be sure, but I myself usually take a different route to standard in order to get there. (Apologies for the length, we had much to say.) Edit: to any gatekeeping sorts, we have formal diagnosis for our divergences, and not everyone with a given divergence acts the exact same. The latter goes without saying.
why do you use the term “multiple” when DID systems are simply called “systems” not multiple system. the DID community and psychology community as a whole has stepped away from “multiple personality disorder” and calling parts/alters “multiples” since they have memories, functions, and feelings/perspectives of their own sorry! just very confused -a DID sys with a psych bachelor
@ We prefer “multiple-consciousness” as it describes well that we are several parts of consciousness in one body, like facets on a cut gem. Words like “multiple” & “singlet” sound friendlier and more pleasant that “disorder”, a word often misused in terms for neurodivergence that bears a heavily negative connotation, and is a negative word in general. Disorder is lack of order. We exist to maintain and restore order as a last resort, a failsafe, if thou wilt, and many of us headmates, myself included, are extremely orderly, out of necessity. In short, we are a different order, not a lack of order, hence our reasoning. Also, “system” is to us rather so-so, as it sounds cold and clinical, so multiple sounds more pleasant. -Politely, Team Caribou, a scientifically minded consciousness with experience in psychology.
I think that you should seek help with a professional before you continue to diagnose yourself with more things or compare yourself to them. If you are officially diagnosed by a professional, not another system, disregard this comment. But this sounds like you have a Psychosis and are roleplaying DID, considering the way you type. Sincerely, Person with DID. Me and my alters disapprove.
besides the quick, helpful and unbiased information that this channel provides in a simple, cute and interesting way, i also love how people with these disorders speak up in the comments, and add their experiences. i’ve learned more about ASPD here than ever before. thank you, pixi gags and ASPD havers! you’re all awesome ❤
This is so incredibly sweet, Ive been enjoying all your videos so far, and this one absolutely takes the cake for me. Its simple, and elegant. I love its presentation here, And judging by whats been said in the comments, youve really outdone yourself in positive, warm representation. Thank you.
Hi @billyworkmna! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! It really touches me to hear that this video stands out for you. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the series, and it means a lot that you found this episode especially meaningful. Wishing you all the best! 🌈
Thank you so much for depicting cluster b disorders in a more humanizing way. I don't have ASPD but I do have NPD so it's nice to see my fellow cluster b's finally being shown in a realistic and accurate light.
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Huh, I guess "sociopath" doesn't exactly mean what media made me think it means. Honestly, as someone with ASD (not ASPD afaik) who's always categorized myself as antisocial or anxious, this is actually somewhat relatable. Sometimes I do some very problematic things or think really badly of people, and I want to make my feelings known because that'd make me feel better... But typically, I don't, I don't act upon those thoughts, I express my frustrations in different ways, which tend to be self harm and self loathing, out loud, in front of my friends. I don't mean to make them feel bad or to victimize myself, but it always has that effect, and I don't know what else to do.
Hmm. Think through why you want to tell people even though you know it will cause them pain. I have, sort of, the opposite problem that I tend to keep things bottled up until I have a meltdown. Mostly from concerningly low self esteem. So, I've been having to unpack a lot of stuff. It sucks. And hurts. But does actually help you figure things out.
You finally made a cat with aspd! I was really curious as to how you'd represent such a stigmatized condition, and I wasn't disappointed. You represented it with such care and respect, nothing like those fear mongering psychology channels
I absolutely love your videos! I always look forward for the next one! I love how your view on these dosorder and display them in a unique way and I really enjoyed the animations on this one!
off topic but your art/animation style is literally so cool. i LOVE the way you draw the cats with such emotion and body language to the point where you can tell what they’re feeling. Like the way you animated ADHD cat throwing the bone and ASPD cat walking all fancy is SO COOL and i love how cartoony it looks. also, you’re channel is amazing and i love the way you portray different disorders though cats so simply and easily to understand without villainizing, mocking, using stereotypes, or harmfully exaggerating. these videos can be used to teach people who don’t know much about disorders and educate them and i think that’s super awesome./gen
I've watched this a few times over to really try to grasp at what's going on to get a better understanding of the condition as it is often wildly misrepresented in media. Here's my understanding: 1) (Trampling flowers) Folks with ASPD may perform actions that appear harmful to others but may be unaware of the impact that those actions have. Trampling the flowers may ruin the aesthetic of the park but to ASPD cat, they're simply making their way from point A to point B. 2) (Throwing away trash) People with ASPD may engage with social norms because they feel the expectation to do so, not because it makes sense to them in the moment. 3) (Throwing away the dog's stick) This seems to play as a further breakdown of how the previous scene worked. Due to feelings of insecurity of some form or another, people with ASPD may, in a bid to restore a sense of security to oneself, engage in impulsive behaviors that bring a sense of temporary relief. These impulsive actions coupled with a poor sense of empathy may give an ASPD person's actions a rather chaotic undertone as their attempts to restore that feeling of internal balance may manifest as morally good actions or morally bad actions whereas in their mind, their actions are morally neutral or only serve to fit a societal norm (a behavior that seems similar to masking). 4) (Walking past the trash chaos again) Considering the previous scenes that paint the actions of ASPD cat as heavily impulse-driven, one might conclude that ASPD cat simply didn't feel the impulse to the self-balancing impulse to clean up the trash a second time, despite having caused the trash problem to begin with. From this, one may be able to conclude that ASPD people may not always understand the consequences of their actions and that the impulse to self-balance is perhaps a very spontaneous behavior. ASPD cat doesn't feel this impulse as they walk past the trash a second time and thus does not feel a need to self-balance by engaging in an impulse-driven action to fix that feeling. This self-balancing behavior could have taken any number of chaotic forms in this instance should the impulse have been felt by ASPD cat that may have included morally good behaviors such as returning the stick, picking up the trash, and returning the stick AND picking up the trash, but may have included actions that were morally bad such as throwing away the other cat's newspaper AND throwing out the trash. The action itself seems to be entirely impulse driven sort of like how OCD causes impulses to engage in ritualistic behaviors (like flicking a light switch) to balance an internal feeling. I hope I've analyzed this correctly. ASPD has often been a very poorly understood condition for me and I want to make sure that I have an approximate understanding of the nature of the condition such that I can give people a fair chance.
Hi @ElloryTheCelery, thank you for your comment! I’m glad you liked my portrayal of the sociopathic cat. It was important for me to show that they aren't evil, but rather struggling with a desire to feel better and be understood. Your feedback means a lot! 🌈✌
Yo new Pixi-gags vid dropped! I remembered lesrning about lots of these in psychology class, and i learnt its also an amazing thing that everyone should be allowed to learn about, seeing all these being put into such cute videos makes my day, amazing work! :]
Hi @Pullipe! Thanks so much for your awesome comment! I’m really glad to hear the videos bring you joy and that they’re helping spread awareness about important psychological topics. It’s great that you learned about these in psychology class, and I agree, everyone should have access to this kind of knowledge. Thanks for the kind words and support! ✌
As a person with ASPD, I do like how it shows ASPD caring about what other people think when they can see our actions, but not caring afterwards. It can be very hard to "act in a good way" naturally due to ASPD, because our brains don't always click that certain things are "the right thing" to do. Animation was great as always :). By the way, are you thinking of making an animation for HPD to complete the Cluster B set? Or to do any of the Cluster A or C personalities :0?
Hi @narwhallbean! From a psychological perspective, individuals with conditions like sociopathy (ASPD) or narcissism often have fragile self-esteem that relies heavily on external validation. When they see others enjoying success or happiness, it can trigger feelings of insecurity or envy, because their sense of self-worth is tied to comparisons and dominance. To manage these uncomfortable feelings, they may engage in behaviors that undermine the other person or seek to "rebalance" the situation by shifting attention back to themselves. This reaction is a defense mechanism to protect against the vulnerability they experience from seeing others thrive. I hope this helps! ✌
I normally click on these videos without seeing the title, instead using the the thumbails, just always looking forward to seeing one of your depictions. So it was quiet a surprise to feel unseetled at actually seeing the 'fake' smile. Perhaps it was the sharp teeth being shown, or just the over exaggerating motion, but it slips into that feeling of uncanny valley. A bit of a fear reaction at feeling something is wrong but such is trying to blend in. I can't help but wonder if that reaction is part of why a condition like this is feared. Still, if trying to evoke that feeling was intentional, absolutely fantastic job. It's nice to challenge yourself with the difficulties of these more pop cultured disorders. Best of luck tackling a system dynamic or even psychosis.
Also some people backup a claim that your animation actually reinforced the negative consequences by not shielding them consequences. I need more of longer video to discuss the nuance.
I like how this doesn't depict the sociopathic cat as pure evil, but rather it shows how causing upset can make someone with ASPD feel bigger and more in control because they naturally feel smaller and less in control than other people; it's a surprisingly nuanced take on depicting this kind of disorder, kudos to you!
Still I don't see the nuance. This is literally all the jealous people do. They want the control.
@IAARPOTI I meant more as in the animation shows the thought process instead of just making it look like people with ASPD are just pure evil for the sake of being evil
I should've been more clear, sorry about that!
@uncreative_avis still I do get that they have fear and jealousy but at least acknowledge your action in logical way. Stepping a flower can ruin someone's work in emotional way but in logical, you just ruined the park
Hi @uncreative_avis, thank you for the insightful observation! I really appreciate that you appreciate my portrayal. It’s great to hear that the nuance comes through, and I’m glad it resonated with you!
Interesting perspective on that. Thank you.
I love how Autism cat anticipates ADHD cat’s throw and gets out of the way only to zip back in after the throw.
Hi @Virtualblueart! I'm so glad you noticed that detail! It really supports the idea that autistic people often have heightened sensitivity and can sometimes anticipate things before others do. Thanks for catching that! 💖
@@PixiGags I'm autistic myself, so it was really recognisable for me. 😄
@@PixiGags Exactly! Autism sees the "get ready, pupper" signals ADHD is making just like the dog does. So they step back to reduce the chances of getting scratched/bonked/poked by accident on the wind-up.
I personally do that because anything within my Personal Space bubble (within arm's reach) registers as a proximity warning (too close to head, danger!) and sets off my "not in the face!" reflexes. Easier to just step back for every throw than it would be to try and turn off the proximity warning once it's been set off.
I love these little videos so much! It lets me point to it and go "that's why i do the thing!"
@@PixiGagsspider man kinda senses!
Somehow I didnt notice that
I love the way you never completely villainize a character with a disorder like aspd, While being able to showcase how they might use negative coping mechanisms. Your videos have given me a passion for studying types of neurological disorders :3
Thank you so much, @DustyflakeYT! I’m really glad to hear that my approach resonates with you, and I’m happy my videos have sparked your passion for studying neurodivergence! 😊
@@blackbearcj5819 out of curiosity, are you saying this because of a traumatic experience with someone with ASPD, or because of common stereotypes among society/media?
@@blackbearcj5819 Man shut uuuuupppppp.
@@blackbearcj5819Nice try but wrong. People with ASPD still feel emotion AND they still have the capacity to have empathy for others. It may take more effort and more of a learning curve for them to have empathy, but they can feel for other people. Also ASPD (like a ton of other disorders) is a spectrum disorder? That's why some people are considered "high functioning sociopaths", you literally cannot be generalizing disorders, regardless of what the media does. Just because they struggle in a lot of aspects doesn't mean they're selfish, if that's what you're implying.
I now want to see whatever psychopathy is called, I would want to know about it
I love that this channel really encompasses the idea “there is no such thing as Bad Person Disorder”. Cluster B disorders are treated as though they are the Abuser Category and people that should be avoided at all costs, but Cluster B disorders mostly come from abuse themselves!! They often lack healthy coping mechanisms because therapy is hard to get, and sometimes it results in further mistreatment. I know someone with ASPD and they have done the work to understand themselves, and they are a very pleasant person to be around! They sometimes have trouble relating to others, but they’ve learned to be communicative and have a support network.
As a surface level friend, most would be okay. But it's not nobody's responsibility to take care of someone if they had a bad childhood if they're abusive. And most people in Cluster B disorders are abusive. Many people would also desire understanding from their partner, and ASPD with limited empathy would not work. People get too hung up on trying to save their abusive mentally ill partner and get repeatedly guilt tripped, but sometimes you have to prioritize yourself. The person you're speaking of is a very rare example of someone with ASPD, it's far from the norm.
@@stoorooskah, yes, and you know all the people with ASPD, making you the world expert, is that right?
@@stooroosk "mOsT pEoPlE wItH cLuStEr B dIsOrDeRs ArE aBuSiVe" get outta here with that shit. It's that same kind of thinking that drives people away from getting help, damned if you do, damned if you dont.
So glad medical professionals dont get their opinions from quacks like you.
@@kokirigirl12 people like that just love saying useless stuff to feel like they're smarter than everybody else. because obviously all of the other billions of people on youtube are 5 years old and do not understand that illness = evil and that nuance does not exist. (obvious sarcasm).
I'm still good to keep Cluster B people out of my life, but thanks.
I’ve learned more about sociopaths in this 50 second video than all of pop culture
I really appreciate that, Avian! Thanks a lot for sharing.
Yeah. I seriously had no idea this was like.
REAL
So real!! Im so tired of people watering down sociopaths and psychopaths to be these comically evil murderous characters in movies- it’s just preventing people from getting the help and proper, decent treatment they need.
i literally didnt know what it was except for the fact that maybe its bad or smth so yeah agreed
honestly it's wild we all are talking about how great it is that these portrayals aren't just painting people with cluster b personalities as evil monsters, and obviously that is something to commend but it just sucks that the bar is literally on the floor because there's so little representation of these personality types that isn't demonizing them. i appreciate all your animations though, and i hope that they can teach a few people who wouldn't know otherwise
It's awesome.
Tbh I haven't seen good canon ASPD representation, the only examples I could think of aren't canon but either heavily implied or just fit the description.
it has been very difficult to accept the fact that having BPD would explain a lot within my life, because of the sheer stigma around cluster Bs
literally!!
@@PWNDON i'm so sorry:( i like your Oneshot pfp btw
So a person that is Sociopath is a person that doesn’t want to be seen as a bad person in front of others, but will do bad things because they want to have control over things, no matter who or what it is?
Your animations are very helpful and I hope I get that right.
@@AndyBoyBrawler sounds about right. It makes very hard to tackle around
Exactly, Andy! They have negative self-esteem, meaning that when others do well, it makes them feel diminished, and they try to bring things back into balance by putting the person down somehow. Thank you so much for your kind words, and all the best! 😺
@@PixiGagsthank you for the explanation and simple animation! It's hard to find good information when the media portrays them as inherent monsters
This, and thus the animation, has put ASPD in perspective for me. Unfortunately, my sister has NPD and ASPD (as far as I can gather - not that I'm into diagnosing others, there's just very little chance of her telling the truth to a psychologist and I wanted to make sure the disorders fit before telling professionals on my end and whatnot) and fits the stereotypical bill. It never occurred to me to look deeper into the whys of someone who abused me (and my mom, I think).
Thank you for commenting, and thanks, @PixiGags for your artistry!
@AndyBoyBrawler thank you for putting this into such a useful and concise summary. I hadn't understood what was going on in the video this time and your explanation is helping it click into place! Thanks 💖
I had a friend once tell me he struggled with ASPD, and I never fully understood what that meant. He was a wonderful guy, if a little awkward, and always put on big displays of emotion and cared about making things right with friends. But after seeing this animation, I remembered when I invited him to my family's very expensive house for a party, and he immediately responded by commenting on the cheapness of the house's siding, the inferiority of some of the decorations, and was otherwise fairly quiet. I didn't think much of it beyond just a weird thing that happened, but I realize now that he must have perceived the house as a sort of attack on his more humble upbringing, and lashed out. Thank you.
He sounds insecure lmao
What a weirdo lmao
damn other comments really have no sympathy
@@SomeKidFromBritain yeah... Thats literally what ASPD is?
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Nope lmao
I love the fact they are primarily white, when the other animals have their colors filled in. I think it shows the feeling of being separated from society quite well. Although I am not anti-social I am asocial, and as such have no motivation to partake in group activities unless it fulfills some end goal. And so I resonate with the visual depiction and the concept of that alienation.
Any chance you are planning to showcase Dissociative Identity Disorder / Other Specified Dissociative Disorder? I would be interested to see how you would depict it, as you clearly put a lot of effort into your research and try to show nuances beyond the black-and-white Hollywood-like portrayals with disorders like these.
Also, the fact the Autism cat knows the ADHD cat so well to get some distance from the throw's wind-up is such a great detail.
OHh my god it would be SO cool if they tackle DID and OSDD, one of my friend is an OSDD system and I’m sure they’ll be happy if Pixi ever do a video of it!
I would love an osdd one! I'm a small system that for now has since fused back to singularity and everyone's rooms are still here waiting for splits again ❤
I have a feeling that trying to do a DID one would be difficult, because I have a few friends with it that view having it quite differently. Though, would like to see it done.
OMG YES I NEED THEM TO DO DID/OSDD/PLURALITY IN GENERAL I LOVE SEEING IT EVEN THOUGH I'M A SINGLET (learning about systems is very interesting for me :3)
@@limoncats you can just say DID/OSDD-1/P-DID since that's what plurality is
I like how nuanced you are with these, showing how disorders can be harmful without dehumanizing or demonizing those with them. Most people go to either extreme that people with certain disorders are just plainly evil, or on the other end, that if someone does something because of their mental disorder that you can't criticize them for it.
Hi @shinyminunthetheatregeek2036, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! I really appreciate it! You're absolutely right. People are all wired differently, and everyone carries unhealed wounds, both from their past and sometimes passed down through generations. In the case of personality disorders, their reward system can be inverted, making them respond positively to hurt or conflict. This can often lead to the extremes you mentioned-either demonizing people or excusing harmful behavior entirely. While many with these disorders learn coping strategies, it can be incredibly challenging to break these patterns, and even therapy can only do so much when these deep-seated issues are involved. Understanding the complexity of this helps us approach these situations with empathy. All the best! ✌
Honestly, these videos really help me write characters with disorders I don’t have, without accidentally demonizing them. They’re very helpful for me to understand these conditions respectfully
Hi @Corpsesdonotspeak! Thank you so much for sharing that. I’m really glad to hear that my series helps you with your writing. Best of luck with it! 😺☘
Unrelated, but I love your Femtanyl pfp ^_^
Something important that I noticed is that when ASPD sees the balance as being "restored", the cats in their mental image are still smiling. It's not that the ASPD cat WANTS to cause harm. They're just addressing the need of theirs, and didn't realize it negatively impacted the others. As far as they're aware, the others weren't impacted.
Boosting this.
While this can be true about younger people I don't think it is when you get to adulthood for the most part. I work with a lot of adults with NPD and APD, and most are very aware they hurt people and don't care. They know the kinds of things thar hurt people's they just don't care or may do it for personal gain while understanding it is 'wrong'. Obvious, everyone is an individual but people should still be mindful of the traits of APD and stay vigilant of those who may harm others to stay safe. I working with someone who will say the right things in treatment but was forced into treatment because of using violence as a form of control in his personal life.
As someone with a cluster B personality disorder myself (BPD), and with a best friend with ASPD, it's wonderful to see something that a) acknowledges us as being a form of neurodivergence and b) shows us in a non-negative light. Not romanticizing, but not demonizing either.
If you're comfortable sharing, can I ask how you and your friend have worked out your relationship? Like communicating boundaries, thoughts, etc. I've only ever interacted with one person who had ASPD and they unfortunately were not a very mentally healthy one. So I'm always curious to hear other people's stories.
@thewolven6075 I'd be fine with sharing, though I don't know how much helpful advice I can give, given the dynamics of my situation. He's been in therapy longer than I have, and we've been friends since grade school.
I'd be willing to give you more details, if you want. Though would prefer something like Messenger.
@@eclecticandeccentric6001 Ahh I understand. I'm not looking for advice. I'm just curious. Thanks for sharing the little you have though. :)
@@thewolven6075 I could share a bit more. As far as communicating boundaries and thoughts, we're pretty straightforward with each other. My BPD has only really been under control the past few years. But before that, I'd call him or hang out when I needed to vent or a safe, calm place to hang out for a bit. He has a lower amount of emotional empathy but a pretty high degree of cognitive empathy and it works out pretty well. Since unlike most people, he's not hit by the intensity of the emotions like another person in the vicinity might be. I'm pretty good at picking up when something is off or he's stressed. I'm in his inner circle, and we consider each other family, so it's certainly a different relationship than meeting someone with the diagnosis as an adult. As far as boundaries go, he's one of very few people who nail being direct without being overly harsh with me.
In his case, what helps him is the understanding of rules and code of conduct. That's not to say he never breaks them, but he might sometimes need to make a more conscious choice not to. Ex. My friend feels a sort of innate protectiveness towards animals and some children. He's not completely devoid of emotional empathy and tends to feel it more for those who are either weaker/more helpless than him or that he can directly relate to, particularly in regards to his past trauma.
I think understanding our similarities and complimentary differences helps. Obviously, people with either of these diagnoses vary in exact personality or how symptoms show up.
Associating with sociopaths still seems like a bad idea to me. How do you form meaningful connections with someone who has no regard for others?
I LOVE HOW YOU SHOW IT IN A WAY THAT IS ACTUALLY GOOD AND NOT JUST “EVIL KILLER” OMG
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People should know the different between having aspd and being a literal psychopath cause they think it's the "sAmE" thing for REAL 💀
@ also, psychopaths aren’t even like that, being a psycopath means you struggle with empathy, show traits of ego-typical behavior, and masking feelings of stress, were none of those things have anything to do with being a bad person, nor being a murderer LMAO
@@SYKOKRIMZENEXXXX EXACTLY BRO
@@SYKOKRIMZENEXXXX Psychopaths have nothing to dowith psychosis, sorry!! They're just two different classifications of ASPD - Psychosis is having Delusions. Psychopathy is struggling with empathy
i loved ASPD’s walk cycle, it’s so bouncy and fluid! and i love the little depression dog design. it’s so cute how small they are compared to everyone else and how expressive they can be with(usually) no mouth.
I enjoy that this isn't overly entagonistic or anything it just shows their simple thought process in an understandable way.
Thank you for another great animation and for being bold enough to explore this complex part of neurodivergence with your simple format.
*antagonistic
Sorry
You are welcome @birdiestella2818, thank you so much for your kind words and support! I’m glad the approach resonates with you.
I cant really understand the thought process can somebody explain you explain it to me
@@RajeevNiezamKamil Weird sociopath is incapable of seeing normal people being happy, so they choose to make everyone else’s lives into a miserable hell by being a soul-sucking loser.
cluster b cats!! i adore them all!! they need to be gathered altogether someday :)
That's a very cool idea, Vittorino! Thanks so much for sharing.
Yess!! As someone with BPD I'd love to see my fellow cluster Bs
indeed fellow 8:11 enjoyer
We can all behave if we're put in a room together trust 🙏🙏🙏
I have ASPD, and the putting away trash just to seem normal really hit home for me. I dont do exactly that, but I do feel like i have to emulate and repilate empathy and be kind just to have a chance of fitting in. Also, purposefully running something for a bunch of people just to make myself feel better also really sounds home. Thank you so much for not demonizing ASPD it really means a lot. I am still a person. I just dont get any empathy and very little impuse control.
Eh, well, I don't have that problem with my AuDHD, but I can end up hurting people because I forget to account for them, but I'm hyper empathetic when I hear about others problems, we all have our challenges in life, and if we work together, and have patience and forgiveness we'll all muddle our way through eventually. Hope you manage to balance your needs with the needs of those around you.
How do you feel about so many people having little empathy for the alleged struggles of transitional people?
Wow your pfp is -one hot- I mean, a very beautiful dog woman, respectfully speaking 😁
@@snapdragonslaircosts zero dollars to not be a weirdo
and thats ok. i have schizophrenia. so i understand somehow. im not sure how
I love that this video portrays the sociopath's actions as harmful coping mechanisms in response to a perceived threat, instead of pure evil for the sake of being evil. ASPD is a disorder caused by repeated childhood trauma and isn't a choice or a sign of character, and I truly hope that one day the world will be kinder to those with demonized disorders
i like how they all basically completely ignore the sociopath cat lol
Hi @mogenoof, he’s hiding for most of this episode, and I think shame definitely plays a role in that!
@ your universe is a little like "oh this cat is weird" before they realize why they're weird and they treat them like any other old cat. i like it a lot. the cat reading the newspaper especially is what i meant, how they just glared at the sociocat and went back to their paper. i wish irl was the same way. 👍
@@PixiGags sorry but I disagree. I can agree around BPD but this is more of one dimensional take.
@IAARPOTI I think the idea is that it's supposed to be 1-dimentional. Having a personality disorder doesn't mean you're automatically a bad person. Most people live normal lives not knowing that they might not be neurotypical. What's important is not to judge but to understand.
@sewoh100 at least try not to make a dog cry just because they have a fear so they wanna control. At very least say sorry.
Aw it's so cute! I hope ASPD cat finds some good therapy and healing one day. Maybe it can be friends with NPD and they can work on it together?
Hi @snapdragonslair, I love that thought! Maybe this series will introduce a therapist that the characters can visit for guidance and healing!
@@PixiGags I'd say everyone would love that. :)
From real life experience, antisocial people don't really become friends with each other 😅 it's rather the opposite, that they're surrounded by a buffer of prosocial people
@@TheFren uh.. i befriended someone with ASPD once LOL. can we not stereotype cluster-b disorders?
@@beesane7094 They're not wrong. I often get very territorial around people with NPD or ASPD if they are abusive. I think its because both want to be something special haha. But I love making friends with ones that I do share common ground with!! It very much depends on the person and the way ones cluster B disorder expresses itself.
I really love how this account portrays disorders like this in a non judgemental and non hurtful manner
Wow! I have never seen this perspective of the condition before. From things I have read and watched, people have always portrayed this condition like it makes a person unlikable and such. Not this time! Even in less than a minute, this portrayal shows the side of an example affected person and their thought process simply, effectively, and without villainizing them! Kudos!
I mean, it's kinda what I figured watching how they act. It's all so petty and transparently driven by deep insecurity and a need to feel "bigger". Grey rocking doesn't always help because it's an independent, subjective narrative going on inside them driving it all. All you can do is try your best to ignore it and not feed into it. It's sad, but having to deal with it I also have to laugh a little just to stay sane.
Yea, the cluster disorders, especially, get a bad rap.
I have ASPD. It is a struggle often times, because (as depicted), I feel as though if I am not the one on top of everyone else, then I am the smallest fish or the weakest person in people's eyes. It's something that has caused many of my relationships with friends and family that I managed to make to take a stagger, but the comments of this video make me feel a lot better about it. Thank you so very much for helping people to see not only ASPD, but a lot of other commonly villainized disorders to be seen as what they are, instead of just intrinsic evil.
Same I struggle quite a bit with being empathetic I do things that are selfish I feel angry and annoyed when people cry near me but I don't want to feel this way forever I want true connection.
@@nuggetinevitable4971ASPD here, all I've wanted is true connection too. The people crying near me is so real, I always feel uncomfortable, because I dont know what to do with the person, so I try to remove myself from the situation. I never had any luck, but I recently met somebody with Schizophrenia and she has been the only person who ever felt like I had a true connection with. Thankfully you can be hopeful, there are studies that show Symptoms of ASPD get better after 30, so hopefully the older you get the more empathy and connection you will feel.
I hate the way media potrays mental illnesses of all kinds. Its made it so difficult to figure out whats going on with my brain because everyone in my family sees it as, "What? No, nothing can be wrong with you. You're not a murderer, only people with something wrong are crazy. You're not crazy. Nothing is wrong with you." I wish I could get help for the real issues I face, but I don't know what they are...
I want to point out while this is a better take on sociopaths than most of Hollywood, most sociopaths do not feel the need to actively harm or cause others sadness. Sociopaths simply do not feel and do not understand emotions, but they understand the concept of 'happy' being good and 'sad' or 'angry' being bad. Most sociopaths will actively do their best to make others happy even if they themselves don't understand happiness, because they know that happiness is good.
Source: A college degree in criminal psychology and over 10 years of experience in psychology.
This is so correct!!!! Thank you so so so much
Sociopath here. And you're generally right but with a big caveat- we absolutely do feel. We're not NPCs... It's just often we aren't able to and have trouble accessing the memories of when we did. If therapy as a sociopath has taught me one thing, it's that sociopathy is characterized by a lack of control and impulsivity, not simply the surface level traits of low empathy and low emotionality.
@ Psychopathy is having no emotions. Sociopaths have emotions but dont understand them
I think I have empathy issues, which I was told is sociopathy.
I still want to do good, but it's more a logic based thing than an emotional one.
Like, logically harming someone or something will make them like me less. So, why would I ever do something harmful? It just negatively impacts me as well as them.
That's the distinction though, I just have to think of things in a way that comes back to me.
I wanna be nice and good because that has significantly more benefits for me than being mean.
Hi @ShadowmarkReturns, thank you for sharing your insights! It sounds like you have a clear understanding of how your actions are guided by logical reasoning rather than emotional empathy, which is an important distinction. In psychological terms, empathy involves the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, while compassion is about feeling their pain and wanting to alleviate it.
From what you’ve described, it seems like you’re avoiding harmful behavior based on its potential negative impact on your relationships or public image. This is a rational form of decision-making, which may align with traits found in sociopathy, but it’s important to note that this doesn’t mean you lack moral awareness or a desire to “do good.” It’s about the way your decisions are framed through a lens of self-preservation or logical consequence.
This behavior can sometimes be judged by others, especially those who experience emotions more intensely or who are wired differently. It’s easy for people to project their own emotional experiences onto others, which can lead to misunderstandings. What you’re describing-masking your true emotions to navigate social expectations-is a common coping mechanism for individuals who may not naturally feel or express emotions in the same way others do. This type of adaptation is not inherently harmful, and in fact, it shows a level of self-awareness and self-control that can be very positive.
I would gently suggest exploring the idea of separating your sense of worth from external outcomes or others' successes. In psychological terms, this might help reduce the stress that comes from comparing yourself to others. If you can develop a sense of self-validation that isn’t tied to how others perform or perceive you, it may help you feel more at peace with yourself. This isn’t always easy, but it’s something worth considering if you’re looking for greater emotional stability and self-acceptance. All the best! ☘✌
I love this channel so much because of how non-judgmental it is about things people can’t control, thank you!!
It's my pleasure, @LiminalSys! I'm so glad you understand the meaning of this series! ☘❤
YAYYYYYYY ASPD REP!!!!!
a big part of our disorder is feeling a need for control, and due to our lack of empathy, we may not exert this in a healthy manner or sometimes even realize what we did was wrong.
EDIT: oh my god, someone with aspd acts in an unpalatable way? stop the presses! that's so icky! 🥺 /s
I heard pwASPD don't like or even afraid of boredom, is it true?
@@kormannn1it is for me, but I also have histrionic features and possibly hyperactive-type ADHD (unsure if that diagnosis still stands since I was later diagnosed with schizoaffective, which may explain some of those symptoms). My brain craves dopamjne 24/7.
@@kormannn1 sort of, we also experience chronic boredom, where we're bored almost all the time. so we may seek higher ways to alleviate that, and our lack of empathy or remorse may lead to us turning to bad shit like violence, for example.
@@huntywunty i wanna piggy back off of this, its why individuals with aspd are so reckless and impulsive, they're constantly seeking out an adrenaline rush of some sort because its part of the little rush of emotion they are capable of! aspders often lack more positive emotions then they do negative. that paired with little regard for others (and to an extent, themselves, at least in the moment) leads to aspders in . Bad. things . Like Jail (i dont have aspd myself to be clear, im just researching it)
Gross
Person with ASPD here. This is not accurate nor the crux of my disorder. It's not about wanting control over others to me.
I hate control being forced onto me, but can find reasons to not be an asshole to others that isn't what most people consider. When I used to work for a call center, I would have the thought to doxx the phone numbers of people who treated me horribly. But I didn't not because of empathy, but because of needing my job and it being easier to not deal with the consequences of law enforcement or getting sued.
Focusing on only one symptom/presentation makes these videos shallow and strips a disorder of nuance needed to discuss it, and I find the same with the ADHD video when I saw it before.
Hello!!! As somebody with ASPD, I'm so happy to see this video!!! On occasion, I come into situations or see things that make me feel small, or just bad and unsuccessful, or in any form lesser than and miserable. It does make me want to "see" somebody else miserable, only to understand and feel comforted by the fact of knowing Im not the only one that feels THIS horrible. Because I cant find empathy, i only connect to others feelings in that way, when im feeling them myself. The way Sociopath Cat handled his feeling in the video was unhealthy and toxic, disrespectful to others. A way I've found to deal with this is to seek out people who are sharing the same emotions as me, who let me talk about them and connect actively. This also gives me that control and balance ! And nobody gets hurt, while I and somebody else get to talk to someone about how they feel.
I wish the flower part was thought about more, because its so easily misunderstood! An earlier comment asked "Why do I have to show understanding for people who don't try to understand or respect me?" Most of my mental energy is spent every day trying to understand people. Whats shown in the video is how someone like me is definitely inclined to behave, because its most comfortable for us! But its not fair, you're right. Fairness is very important to me as a value personally, because I can't understand or emphasize with you very well.I put in all my effort into understanding everything I do, and every action I take, so I don't act disrespectful. My biggest goal for the day is to make sure I'm mindful of my surroundings and the people around me. I don't like the idea of hurting people, because its important to me to get along and have friends, as well as be liked. It makes me feel less small and bad about myself.
He was stepping on the flowers because he was having an ASPD high! Sometimes, I get lost in my whimsy and good vibes when things go so well for me I just dont pay attention to things being hurt, in this case I might just not realize im hurting the flowers.
I hope this is a different perspective. I Still really liked the Video, and I was so happy to see this representation. Im excited to see Sociopath cat develop, please please more of him!!
your animations are such a joy. not only the depictions of disorders but also the actual art, the character designs and the animations are so smooth and beautiful!! the consistency is fantastic and the tiny steady world building that happens as each new character is introduced into this little world of cats is really satisfying and comforting :') thank you for your dedication to your craft!!!
Thank you for not villainizing any of the neurodivergent characters! It's too easy for "mature" shows to paint them as evil or terrible people. Instead, you showcase how they may unintentionally hurt others due to unhealthy coping mechanisms but are still people who deserve to be helped.
Unintentionally or not hurting people makes you a bad person 😅 especially if you DON’T want or receive help..if they don’t want help then they’re just a bad person who hurts others and doesn’t care. If they cared they’d want help. They aren’t innocent babies who can’t do wrong..if they refuse help and do horrible things they’re a bad person. They do deserve help but like everyone, not all of them want it. Bad people just exist of everyone and every condition with some disorders being more likely to house bad people..but the ones who want help do deserve it and shouldn’t be hated on or anything
@@testerwulf3357 If unintentionally hurting people makes you a bad person, there are no good people. Everyone who isn't living in solitude makes mistakes that others suffer for
RAAAAH THIS VIDEO MAKES ME SO HAPPY. i dont have aspd mai self but ive been doing a lot of research on it given its thee most demonized mental illness out there. its really interesting and these videos play a big part in removing the stigma for mental ailments i feel. THANK U FOR MAKING THIS!
Hi @kuttauwu! I'm so glad to hear this video makes you happy! It’s awesome that you’re diving into research on ASPD and working to remove the stigma around it. I’m really glad that the videos are helping with your research. Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌈
Aspd people deserve more representation! And not only as villains
Cluster B Cats quickly becoming my fav relatables after autism cat
Hi @deliciouscavemoss! I'm so happy to hear that the Cluster B Cats are resonating with you! Thank you for letting me know! 😺
I have learned so much about ASPD in under a minute
PISSING AND SHIDDING AND CRYING AND SCREAMING THANK YOU
I was misdiagnosed as having ASPD back in 2022 (felt immense guilt recently so I can say for certain it was a misdiagnosis) and had a mental breakdown because that's the Bad Person Can't Love Disease. had armchair psychologists on reddit trying to psychoanalyze me and shit. should this mortal vessel of mine ever ascend to Godhood of the real world, I swear an oath to ye and your house forevermore (no but seriously thank you for this. I wish I could send it back in time to 2022 me)
OK, so if you were allegedly misdiagnosed... What do you actually have?
For all you know, maybe that diagnosis is correct :)
@@lolnamelollastname9788 hell if I know man. I don't experience emotional empathy, that's all I know. the lady diagnosed me IN THE FIRST SESSION. even other therapists I went to said that ain't the way it's supposed to be done
@@lolnamelollastname9788 ooookay for some reason youtube deleted my comment. anyway, like I said, I dunno. I just know I don't experience emotional empathy. the therapist diagnosed me with a cluster C disorder FIRST SESSION, which other therapists told me ain't right. this is also the same clinic where a different therapist told me it's normal to spend most of your life feeling neutral, that the brain creates 3 seconds of sadness for every second of happiness.
@dirtburger2773 Sounds like that first therapist is wrong and everyone else is correct.
Remember: YOU chose to have a personality disorder so YOU can choose to fight it! You got this! I know you can do it! I believe in you!
@@lolnamelollastname9788 nobody chooses to have a personality disorder. some are due to genetics, some are due to abuse, some due to trauma, etc. people can choose to act on what's in their brain or not, but it doesn't change the fact that it's there. sure, I found out I'm not ASPD, but the misdiagnosis forced me to see how wrong I was about folks who are. it's not a choice, nor can it be cured. only managed. only lived through
I like how everyone is depicted in a positively neutral light where all the symptoms are shown without judgement and just as a simple fact
Hi @KonikaTheWhiteChihuahua, thank you! I try to approach these topics with understanding and neutrality, focusing on portraying the symptoms as they are, without judgment. It’s good to know that this perspective resonates with you! ☘✌
I really like how these videos explain every condition so well and how everyone always ends up happy by the end. Your videos are amazing, never stop using your art like this!
Another cute animation by Pixi-Gags!
Thanks a lot, Kenny! I am so glad you like it.
My older brother has ASPD. I can't say this animation resembles him at all, though. He would hurt people to protect himself and his ego, yes, but mostly he did it for fun. Maybe not everybody with ASPD is like that but the one I knew for 18 years was just a person with unlimited malice and hatred for all mankind, who had no limits to what he would do to you if he thought he could get away with it. If you can sympathize with that person you're a better person than me.
I think that's less directly because of ASPD, but what happens to anyone if left unchecked or in a certain environment... it's just ASPD makes them less likely too feel bad about it, or easier to fall into the slope of doing it in the first place.
i love how well this is handled. i dont have ASPD myself, but i am a low-empathy autistic person, and ASPD has been an interest of mine for a long time.
this short animation has depicted it better than pretty much any media ive seen, and i really appreciate not making the character the villain for it. i always love this channel for things like this
I like how different disorders are shown here in a simple, understandable and high-quality manner at the same time! this is gonna be my fav channel on youtube :^D
This is very educational! It's also extremely admirable that you're doing the research in accurately depicting them instead of the hollywood "I'm evil because - M'yes!~". You're doing great work!
Thank you very much, Adam! I'm glad you appreciate my depiction of this personality disorder. It means a lot! ✌
thank u for not portraying aspd as some emotionless evil and iredeemable people as most media focuses solely on that
This video does an excellent job of not protraying us as unfeeling monsters, but instead as people who struggle to understand other's feelings and whose need for control results in poor decisions/impulsive actions...
I think most people seem to think sociopaths like me are like NPCs or something but that cant be further from the truth. We do feel, even if often all we feel is bored (which can make us even more inpulsive) and the lack of feeling affects our memory a lot.
Stuff like: "It's hard to remember what it was like when I told my friend I loved them a few hours ago (even though I completely meant it)... guess it's okay if i take them down a notch now because i need the control/am so bored that it would keep me from feeling small and empty".
The idea of them being unhappy often doesnt enter the mind much if at all. Just like in the video here with the white cat not imagining the action as even affecting the others emotionality-- they're still smiling in the white cats imagination. Sometimes we do realize it coild hurt people tho and because of the low emotionality and extreme anhedonia it can be hard to see why you should care...
All that being said, sociopaths CAN be good people. But they have to want to be, just like anyone else! I hope that white cat is able to learn how to tamper those impulsive control-obsessed episodes and able to remember why intentionally considering others moment to moment is important. Therapy for that was something I found particularly helpful for my few but highly valued relationships.
Hi @jojowahl5739, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and personal perspective. I really appreciate the insight you’ve offered-it adds so much depth to understanding sociopathy. It’s so important to highlight that sociopaths aren’t unfeeling or inherently “bad,” but instead face unique challenges with emotional connection, control, and impulsivity. I’m glad you found this episode helpful, and your point about therapy being a valuable tool for fostering stronger relationships and self-awareness is encouraging. All the best! ✌
Very enlightening. If you care to answer - why would you choose to be a good person? Is it completely rooted in the knowledge that having functioning relationships / not burning bridges is strategically advantageous in the long run? Or are there times when you genuinely feel good from being close to / being nice to someone else, for its own sake?
I know ASPD is a spectrum and not everyone would answer this the same way… I am just curious.
Aspd
The cat who doesn't genuinely give a hoot
But tries to look good so that people don't hate him ( which makes him antisocial)
Exactly @anouarthecactus! You’ve got it! That internal struggle to appear in control while distancing oneself from others really highlights the complexity of ASPD.
as someone with ASPD, this is the first video i have watched by you, and i now want to watch more. this is a really nice and easy to understand portrayal, and it makes me wish more people saw us like this rather than evil manipulators. its very refreshing. thank you
0:35 "Ahhh, back to balance."
It's always quite intriguing seeing how representation like this plays out using only a group of different cats and their disorders. It proves you really can express complex character dynamics using no words at all. Great work as usual!
0:28 hehehe I love the lil spin throw
You do better research than most animators. Hats off to you.
Thank you so much for your appreciation, @Looona_fan! All my best. ❤
that confusion of how people treat their pets is so real (i have unreliable empathy responses)
That's a fairly alien concept to me, I tend towards hyperempathising.
Out of curiosity, and a desire to explain myself to others, What do you not get about how people treat pets?
@seekingabsolution1907 treating animals close to people i guess, and suffocating their instincts
@@regenschirm02 I can see how treating animals and pets as human would smother their instincts. But as people? That's just treating a creature with respect, as a fellow living being with rights and needs and thoughts of their own.
@chickadeestevenson5440 respecting an animal means allowing them to be an animal, nourishing their instincts instead of crushing them into a showpony. you cant keep a husky in the desert no matter how much you "wuv" it. they need to run in the snow. they arent people. they shouldnt be forced to act like it.
For a lot of breeds you can't. They start to destroy your house if they don't have an outlet.
I really appreciate all of this mini animations, as someone with many, and I mean MANY neurodivergent disorders I can relate to lots of these! I’m officially diagnosed as autistic, dyslexic, depression and anxiety (with many symptoms of hyper sensitivity and cptsd)and seeing it represented just warms my heart! I’ve also shared this with my mother and she loves it too! ❤
I love how you humamize every neurodivergency, especially the ones that seemingly everyone else has demonized. I have to admit that even I fell for thinking that there couldn't possibly be any "good person" that is sociopathic. Perhaps its silly of me to think this way, but your cute animation helps me understand them in a new light.
It's a first step!! I don't think anybody blames you for thinking that way, considering how everyone is just taught thatt sociopaths are literally evil bad people! You couldn't have known :) I hope you meet someone with sociopathic traits one day and that they will be very nice and kind to you :D
Y'see, this video humanizes ASPD in a way that very little media is capable of. While it doesn't excuse the behavior of...let's call him Soch (pronounced Soak), it does explain the thought process that leads to these behaviors in a way that goes beyond "He enjoys the suffering of others".
Soch feels small and without control in his life, and believes the only way to regain that control is to make someone else feel small. It's a coping mechanism, not malicious behavior merely for the sake of it.
we are always virtue signaling material to victim players, its annoying
As a sociopathic person myself, this video surprisingly talks to me quite well, good job.
Thanks a lot, @Temporarygain! I am glad you appreciate it. ☘✌
I haven't commented on anything of yours recently, but I have been watching all of your videos! I absolutely love this series and I think it's a brilliant way to bring awareness and encourage kindness and empathy even to those we may not understand as easily! As always, your animations are absolutely amazing, Pixi!! I hope you are doing well!
Someone who doesn’t care for others, but cares how others see them, that’s what I got learning from this.. all these videos are very informative even without using words, keep up the good work :)
I'm glad that they added the scene where the baby dog gets comforted even though it has nothing to do with the topic
Thanks so much for appreciating the ending, @theashapeshift! It's feels good to se Bo happy again! ☘🐶
@@PixiGags that's so precious!
Your animation style is so cute and pretty, the soft colours, the fluid movements, the shapes, the squash and stretch....you're so talented.
Every decade seems to have its go-to hate label. I feel great sorrow for sociopaths. They seem to be stuck there for a while
Everyone has a need for control in order to feel safe, but now I learned that need is even stronger in ASPD.
That tiger sitting on the bench there seemed rather cool. I wonder if that character will be in any other episodes.
Hi Harry! I’m so glad you like the new character! For now, they’re just an incidental one, but they might definitely take on a bigger role in future episodes. Thank you so much for your proposal! ✌☘
@ 😁Any time.
I definitely find this one more difficult to understand as I don’t have ASPD, but reading all the comments is always so helpful, and I’m really grateful to have your videos as a fun and simple learning resource :) I had also never heard of the Cluster B disorder group before, so I think I’m in for some ✨research✨ :)
The extreme smile ASPD cat has when puttingbthe trash into the trashcan... that "See me being a model citizen? SEE??"
I love how non judgemental your videos are. I'm learning a lot about several disorders by watching them!
Hi Nienke, nice to see you! I’m glad you enjoy the cat’s idealized public persona-keeping a high social profile is important to them. It’s great to hear that the videos are helping you learn more about different disorders. I try to portray things in a way that’s relatable and without judgment, so it’s awesome to know it’s resonating with you! ✌☘
i love ASPD kitty’s design. very unique from the others!
Thanks so much, @jamblastwizard! I am glad you like him. ❤
As someone with ASPD, I'm so happy to finally see someone who doesn't demonize things like this. Love how you showed the negative sides of the disorder without making people with ASPD seem like horrible people. Fantastic work. ❤
Omg this cat is so cute
Thanks so much, @PoorHenryL421! I am glad you like it.
Thank you, the episode is kind of like an early birthday gift. Here's a few more things:
It's sad about the flowers, but it's even worse finding out that Plants can react to stuff like: human emotions, good or bad, being stepped on, cut, eaten and they especially do not like being touched by people, animals or in general. That can go for the fruits and vegetables that grow in our gardens or fields. Heh, think of that when you're gardening, mowing your lawn, talking near them or just eating in general. You know how grass snaps and smells when they're cut? The snapping sounds are like their screams and the smell is a defensive mechanism.
I understand the background colors now. It really makes me appreciate the time and effort you put in for making stuff like that.
Do you use recycled animations? When I saw Pixi throwing the stick, it looked exactly like the pose in the depression episode. I also noticed Aspy move away from Pixi when they were throwing the stick and landing on their stomach. Pixi then just gets back up like nothing. Is Pixi also made of rubber, does the hair protect them or does physical pain usually only happen when the episode calls for it, like with the stinging towards Pete and Cippi?
So, the cat doesn't have a name yet, interesting. Are you thinking of some they could have?
0:37 I will never see that smile the same way again.
Why did he feel small when noticing Pixi and Aspy playing with Bo? Oh hey, gess I found a new character for my story book, specifically the one laughing at Tourette. Great.
Also, is Bo on his own or is Bidi still his owner, because I noticed with recent episodes, Bo's just on his own.
I'm curious, why is the episode 50 seconds long? I looked from I ❤ Stimming to here. This is the shortest one yet.
I want to know, when is Karin's birthday? It'd be nice saying it to her like I did with you.😊 Also, does she have her own YT channel?
Lastly, I saw this program online called “Comic Studio”. They basically make memes, gifs and comics with various characters, like with superheros or cartoons. They even have the Neurodiverse Friends characters now. The white cat was added recently. I found three projects that I like called “Walking on the line”, “Dogs” and "Neurodiverse group photo".
Characters like Pixi, Syd, Skit, Little Tourette, Aspy, Mania, Amy, Ect, are walking along the path from “Drawn to anxiety”.
“Dogs” has an army of mute colored Bo’s carrying a chilling Aspy, Skit being scared, Bidi being worried about her dog, Pixi looking concerned, Syd and the Ice-Cream vendor.
There’s also a GIF of Aspy running in the park, just to name a few.
"Neurodiverse group photo" is all of the characters up to Amy and Professor Chatty von Blabber together in order of their respected episodes. They unfortunately refer to Pixi and Aspy as opposites.
TV tropes even talks about the series. My favorite part is with Little Tourette.
Averted. Little Tourette doesn't even swear, not even in the episode about dyslexia, where there are speech bubbles, she just tics visually. Hehe, you say that now.😈
Die verurteilungsfreie Herangehensweise gefällt mir sehr gut. :-)
It means a lot to see this kind of compassion and understanding extended to those with highly stigmatized PDs. Your work is making the world a more kind and understanding place. I hope to see more. I have SZPD and though I don't expect to see it portrayed in your work as it is so uncommon and unstudied, I find it heartening to see your videos.
Sociopaths can have a lot of emotions, and those emotions tend to hurt themselves as often as they hurt others, given the way they can sabotage relationships and opportunities because of bad feelings and an inability to grasp potential consequences. Cruelty as a coping mechanism might seem strange until you realise that's unfortunately just how sociopathic minds can work sometimes, but such actions can be reduced with continuous insight, the introduction of less harmful coping strategies and professional assistance.
I seriously don't care how much trauma made a person this way, I don't tolerate assholes
@1snivy10 Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
@@1snivy10 Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
Frankly, I think they would prefer you stay far away as well. These aren't just regular 'assholes', these are people who need help and constant support to change themselves, and you obviously aren't obligated or qualified to help them.
@conspiracypanda1200 That's a fair compromise.
Honestly this might be the first time i see sociopathy not being portrayed as the stereotypical manipulator or psycho killer you see everywhere in media.
It's really refreshing, nice work.
took m about 5 rewatches to realize the stick ended up in the trash can from earlier and thats why all the trash is on the ground 😭
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I love the bounciness of the sociopath cat, and the clear language that expresses its need for control!
I love how you don’t demonize mental disorders, you explain them with only visual language.
I would love to see your take on Borderline Personality Disorder~
Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, @DRUZYDAY! I'm really glad you enjoyed the portrayal of the sociopath cat and how it communicates its need for control. I appreciate that you noticed the careful approach to mental health representation. Actually, I’ve already made an episode about BPD! Here's the link, I hope you enjoy it: ua-cam.com/video/5fiNDwUC04o/v-deo.html
I'm on the border of loving these videos. On one hand, having a disorder doesn't make you a bad person, full stop. That's because actions are all that matter.
However, there's this big, gross idea floating around in all the comments that if someone with a disorder hurts you, you should be understanding because they "can't help it." It's disgusting, infantilizing, and untrue.
Yes, some disorders make you more likely to cause harm. Yes, they make it more difficult not to. But you're only a monster if you act like one. And if you do act like a monster, it literally doesn't matter why. The damage is just as severe either way.
While some people seem to relate, as someone with aspd I'd like to clarify that for a lot of people with aspd the need to feel in control only goes for things that are actually correlated to the person personally (like with classmates , siblings, tecahers, or people you're actively interacting with) otherwise most people's reaction is just pure indifference because those people have no relevance whatsoever. This mainly goes for the second part of the video.
If I'm understanding this correctly, than that means ASPD involves a lot apathy toward things that don't affect you.
@Ohokok_channeledition yeah, at least for me
This feels like a cartoon network show.
these videos are so so wonderful in how simple yet effective they all are in explaining the different unique ways that people just, are. A lot of these videos are applicable to us, and as a system we would really really love to see something on DID and OSDD, which a lot people don't seem to have a good grasp on.
either way this great work and we absolutely love it 💜
As someone who has malignant NPD (npd with aspd symptoms), thank you for not making us look evil, you depicted us well.
You are so welcome, @StarryFluids! thank you very much for sharing. ✌☘
As a member of a multiple system (which also happens to be AuDHDer) I find that those who take instead of make happiness have rather an unsustainable method of compensation of insecurities, but I do understand how empathy can be a strange thing at times.
I myself have a disposition of cool nonchalance by default, thinking primarily in terms of objective logic, in a manner rather like the non-evil terminator in Terminator 2, but with greater knowledge of the workings of human minds.
Essentially, empathy can either be so immense for us that it is unpleasant, or, as a sort of counterweight, a matter of using scientific methods and my knowledge of psychology to try to understand why a given person behaves in an illogical manner, or has a certain emotion in a certain scenario, etc. This is because it sometimes just doesn’t make sense to me as standard, so I must take another approach.
TLDR; we (the multiple typing) have empathy to be sure, but I myself usually take a different route to standard in order to get there.
(Apologies for the length, we had much to say.)
Edit: to any gatekeeping sorts, we have formal diagnosis for our divergences, and not everyone with a given divergence acts the exact same. The latter goes without saying.
why do you use the term “multiple” when DID systems are simply called “systems” not multiple system. the DID community and psychology community as a whole has stepped away from “multiple personality disorder” and calling parts/alters “multiples” since they have memories, functions, and feelings/perspectives of their own
sorry! just very confused -a DID sys with a psych bachelor
@ We prefer “multiple-consciousness” as it describes well that we are several parts of consciousness in one body, like facets on a cut gem.
Words like “multiple” & “singlet” sound friendlier and more pleasant that “disorder”, a word often misused in terms for neurodivergence that bears a heavily negative connotation, and is a negative word in general.
Disorder is lack of order. We exist to maintain and restore order as a last resort, a failsafe, if thou wilt, and many of us headmates, myself included, are extremely orderly, out of necessity.
In short, we are a different order, not a lack of order, hence our reasoning. Also, “system” is to us rather so-so, as it sounds cold and clinical, so multiple sounds more pleasant.
-Politely, Team Caribou, a scientifically minded consciousness with experience in psychology.
I think that you should seek help with a professional before you continue to diagnose yourself with more things or compare yourself to them. If you are officially diagnosed by a professional, not another system, disregard this comment. But this sounds like you have a Psychosis and are roleplaying DID, considering the way you type. Sincerely, Person with DID. Me and my alters disapprove.
Thank you so much!!! I feel so represented! Thank you again for taking in my suggestion!
besides the quick, helpful and unbiased information that this channel provides in a simple, cute and interesting way, i also love how people with these disorders speak up in the comments, and add their experiences. i’ve learned more about ASPD here than ever before. thank you, pixi gags and ASPD havers! you’re all awesome ❤
This is so incredibly sweet,
Ive been enjoying all your videos so far, and this one absolutely takes the cake for me.
Its simple, and elegant.
I love its presentation here,
And judging by whats been said in the comments, youve really outdone yourself in positive, warm representation. Thank you.
Hi @billyworkmna! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! It really touches me to hear that this video stands out for you. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the series, and it means a lot that you found this episode especially meaningful. Wishing you all the best! 🌈
Thank you so much for depicting cluster b disorders in a more humanizing way. I don't have ASPD but I do have NPD so it's nice to see my fellow cluster b's finally being shown in a realistic and accurate light.
Huh, I guess "sociopath" doesn't exactly mean what media made me think it means. Honestly, as someone with ASD (not ASPD afaik) who's always categorized myself as antisocial or anxious, this is actually somewhat relatable. Sometimes I do some very problematic things or think really badly of people, and I want to make my feelings known because that'd make me feel better... But typically, I don't, I don't act upon those thoughts, I express my frustrations in different ways, which tend to be self harm and self loathing, out loud, in front of my friends. I don't mean to make them feel bad or to victimize myself, but it always has that effect, and I don't know what else to do.
Journaling. I know it sounds silly but give it a go
Hmm. Think through why you want to tell people even though you know it will cause them pain. I have, sort of, the opposite problem that I tend to keep things bottled up until I have a meltdown. Mostly from concerningly low self esteem. So, I've been having to unpack a lot of stuff.
It sucks. And hurts. But does actually help you figure things out.
You finally made a cat with aspd!
I was really curious as to how you'd represent such a stigmatized condition, and I wasn't disappointed.
You represented it with such care and respect, nothing like those fear mongering psychology channels
I absolutely love your videos! I always look forward for the next one! I love how your view on these dosorder and display them in a unique way and I really enjoyed the animations on this one!
off topic but your art/animation style is literally so cool. i LOVE the way you draw the cats with such emotion and body language to the point where you can tell what they’re feeling. Like the way you animated ADHD cat throwing the bone and ASPD cat walking all fancy is SO COOL and i love how cartoony it looks. also, you’re channel is amazing and i love the way you portray different disorders though cats so simply and easily to understand without villainizing, mocking, using stereotypes, or harmfully exaggerating. these videos can be used to teach people who don’t know much about disorders and educate them and i think that’s super awesome./gen
I've watched this a few times over to really try to grasp at what's going on to get a better understanding of the condition as it is often wildly misrepresented in media.
Here's my understanding:
1) (Trampling flowers) Folks with ASPD may perform actions that appear harmful to others but may be unaware of the impact that those actions have. Trampling the flowers may ruin the aesthetic of the park but to ASPD cat, they're simply making their way from point A to point B.
2) (Throwing away trash) People with ASPD may engage with social norms because they feel the expectation to do so, not because it makes sense to them in the moment.
3) (Throwing away the dog's stick) This seems to play as a further breakdown of how the previous scene worked. Due to feelings of insecurity of some form or another, people with ASPD may, in a bid to restore a sense of security to oneself, engage in impulsive behaviors that bring a sense of temporary relief. These impulsive actions coupled with a poor sense of empathy may give an ASPD person's actions a rather chaotic undertone as their attempts to restore that feeling of internal balance may manifest as morally good actions or morally bad actions whereas in their mind, their actions are morally neutral or only serve to fit a societal norm (a behavior that seems similar to masking).
4) (Walking past the trash chaos again) Considering the previous scenes that paint the actions of ASPD cat as heavily impulse-driven, one might conclude that ASPD cat simply didn't feel the impulse to the self-balancing impulse to clean up the trash a second time, despite having caused the trash problem to begin with. From this, one may be able to conclude that ASPD people may not always understand the consequences of their actions and that the impulse to self-balance is perhaps a very spontaneous behavior. ASPD cat doesn't feel this impulse as they walk past the trash a second time and thus does not feel a need to self-balance by engaging in an impulse-driven action to fix that feeling. This self-balancing behavior could have taken any number of chaotic forms in this instance should the impulse have been felt by ASPD cat that may have included morally good behaviors such as returning the stick, picking up the trash, and returning the stick AND picking up the trash, but may have included actions that were morally bad such as throwing away the other cat's newspaper AND throwing out the trash. The action itself seems to be entirely impulse driven sort of like how OCD causes impulses to engage in ritualistic behaviors (like flicking a light switch) to balance an internal feeling.
I hope I've analyzed this correctly. ASPD has often been a very poorly understood condition for me and I want to make sure that I have an approximate understanding of the nature of the condition such that I can give people a fair chance.
I like this! It doesn’t show the sociopathic cat as evil, they just want to be better than everyone else.
Hi @ElloryTheCelery, thank you for your comment! I’m glad you liked my portrayal of the sociopathic cat. It was important for me to show that they aren't evil, but rather struggling with a desire to feel better and be understood. Your feedback means a lot! 🌈✌
Yo new Pixi-gags vid dropped! I remembered lesrning about lots of these in psychology class, and i learnt its also an amazing thing that everyone should be allowed to learn about, seeing all these being put into such cute videos makes my day, amazing work! :]
Hi @Pullipe! Thanks so much for your awesome comment! I’m really glad to hear the videos bring you joy and that they’re helping spread awareness about important psychological topics. It’s great that you learned about these in psychology class, and I agree, everyone should have access to this kind of knowledge. Thanks for the kind words and support! ✌
As a person with ASPD, I do like how it shows ASPD caring about what other people think when they can see our actions, but not caring afterwards.
It can be very hard to "act in a good way" naturally due to ASPD, because our brains don't always click that certain things are "the right thing" to do.
Animation was great as always :).
By the way, are you thinking of making an animation for HPD to complete the Cluster B set? Or to do any of the Cluster A or C personalities :0?
im actually very curious as to why they felt inferior when the others werent bothering or doing anything to the aspd cat
Hi @narwhallbean! From a psychological perspective, individuals with conditions like sociopathy (ASPD) or narcissism often have fragile self-esteem that relies heavily on external validation. When they see others enjoying success or happiness, it can trigger feelings of insecurity or envy, because their sense of self-worth is tied to comparisons and dominance. To manage these uncomfortable feelings, they may engage in behaviors that undermine the other person or seek to "rebalance" the situation by shifting attention back to themselves. This reaction is a defense mechanism to protect against the vulnerability they experience from seeing others thrive. I hope this helps! ✌
@@PixiGags ooo that makes sense, thank you for explaining!
@@PixiGagsohh, I think I understand it a lot better! I'm glad, it's really awesome that you're doing this so people can be better informed
what as if you don’t feel jealousy? eyeroll
@@sainttheresetaylor2054 I would love it if you could read the room, baby doll.
I normally click on these videos without seeing the title, instead using the the thumbails, just always looking forward to seeing one of your depictions. So it was quiet a surprise to feel unseetled at actually seeing the 'fake' smile. Perhaps it was the sharp teeth being shown, or just the over exaggerating motion, but it slips into that feeling of uncanny valley. A bit of a fear reaction at feeling something is wrong but such is trying to blend in. I can't help but wonder if that reaction is part of why a condition like this is feared. Still, if trying to evoke that feeling was intentional, absolutely fantastic job. It's nice to challenge yourself with the difficulties of these more pop cultured disorders. Best of luck tackling a system dynamic or even psychosis.
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I’m glad to see the understanding that sociopaths are not inherently evil!
Thanks so much, @plutodragon4! I am glad you appreciate that. ❤
Also some people backup a claim that your animation actually reinforced the negative consequences by not shielding them consequences. I need more of longer video to discuss the nuance.