I'm so glad Patric Gagne wrote this book. I'm a little over half through the audiobook (which is free for Spotify subscribers FYI). The audiobook reading is by the author and is VERY engaging and well-read. Since I'm only half-way through the book, forgive me if these questions/ideas have been addressed. The text has been so rich and stimulating for me and there's no-one else talking about many of these things. So : -The text made me think of the recent article regarding ADHD folks and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The main crux of the article was that for ADHD and other neurodivergent folks the "need to feel alive" is a basic need. And, like Supernova Momma says - misbehavior is communication of an unmet need. Clear parallels to the "apathy stress" the author describes in the book. -The text made me reflect on the inability of a psychopathic brain and autistic brain to be in the same brain, because of different fundamental variations in brain structure. Could the autistic brain hardware be a way for sociopath software to exist without becoming psychopathic hardware ? -I've been thinking a lot about how psychopathy, imho, (and potentially other personality disorders) not only need the traumatic experience and the psychopathic, or other divergent, brain hardware… but also possibly a "sick or otherwise divergent body hardware" that is : psychopathy could be developed later in life even if the hardware isn't from birth. Chronic pain has been shown to change the brain, for example. Thank you for your time. I am very inspired and reading the book helps me feel a little safer with myself and a little more understood.
Thats bs and is spread among self styled experts on youtube. Sociopaths are goal oriented and dont need narcissistic supply. Narcissists are dependant on supply. Listen to Prof. Sam Vaknin
4:38-5:01 THIS is such a genuinely and dare I say beautiful description of love! Non-possessive, non-transactional - that experiential description cuts out a lot of the big pitfalls of narcissism.
Do you stim? Do you stick rigorously to routines? Do you have any special interests you always had from early childhood in that you invest long hours of the day and have gained encyclopedic knowledge on? Are you very easily overstimulated by sensory stimuli such as sound, light, texture to an extent it's unbearable for you? Do you struggle with social relationships and social interaction? ASD is a spectrum but the spectrum is within these symptoms.
I just wanna say this is really interesting and I love being able to see this through your lens. This really shows how sociopaths are, too, humans, which it's kinda saddening to see it as such a dehumanizing condition. This helps me as an aspiring psychologist. Loved this vid
What do you mean by dehumanising condition? Do you mean that the condition itself dehumanises people or if people dehumanise those with this condition?
Sociopath isn’t a disorder per the DSM. You might specify anti social vs sociopath, which mind you IS on (like everything ever) on a spectrum. You’re welcome.
I would be interested in a video comparing the capacity for empathy among sociopaths and ASD. What are the similarities and differences among ASD and sociopathy?
I'm so glad Patric Gagne wrote this book. I'm a little over half through the audiobook (which is free for Spotify subscribers FYI). The audiobook reading is by the author and is VERY engaging and well-read.
Since I'm only half-way through the book, forgive me if these questions/ideas have been addressed. The text has been so rich and stimulating for me and there's no-one else talking about many of these things. So :
-The text made me think of the recent article regarding ADHD folks and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The main crux of the article was that for ADHD and other neurodivergent folks the "need to feel alive" is a basic need. And, like Supernova Momma says - misbehavior is communication of an unmet need. Clear parallels to the "apathy stress" the author describes in the book.
-The text made me reflect on the inability of a psychopathic brain and autistic brain to be in the same brain, because of different fundamental variations in brain structure. Could the autistic brain hardware be a way for sociopath software to exist without becoming psychopathic hardware ?
-I've been thinking a lot about how psychopathy, imho, (and potentially other personality disorders) not only need the traumatic experience and the psychopathic, or other divergent, brain hardware… but also possibly a "sick or otherwise divergent body hardware" that is : psychopathy could be developed later in life even if the hardware isn't from birth. Chronic pain has been shown to change the brain, for example. Thank you for your time. I am very inspired and reading the book helps me feel a little safer with myself and a little more understood.
Can you please further explain how the autistic brain is different from the sociopathic brain? Very interested in this. Thanks
All sociopaths are narcissists, but not all narcissists are sociopaths. Psychopaths are rare, HG Tudor is a narcissistic psychopath.
Thats bs and is spread among self styled experts on youtube. Sociopaths are goal oriented and dont need narcissistic supply. Narcissists are dependant on supply. Listen to Prof. Sam Vaknin
Her interview on the Armchair Expert podcast was a must-listen.
4:38-5:01 THIS is such a genuinely and dare I say beautiful description of love! Non-possessive, non-transactional - that experiential description cuts out a lot of the big pitfalls of narcissism.
I identify a lot with her, especially the lack of empathy and feeling love differently. I’m just not sure if it’s sociopathy or the autism spectrum.
Do you stim? Do you stick rigorously to routines? Do you have any special interests you always had from early childhood in that you invest long hours of the day and have gained encyclopedic knowledge on? Are you very easily overstimulated by sensory stimuli such as sound, light, texture to an extent it's unbearable for you? Do you struggle with social relationships and social interaction? ASD is a spectrum but the spectrum is within these symptoms.
@@caddieohm7059 Calm down 🙄
This woman isn't a sociopath; she has "autism" lol
@@insertmyidentityhere they were just trying to help
I just wanna say this is really interesting and I love being able to see this through your lens. This really shows how sociopaths are, too, humans, which it's kinda saddening to see it as such a dehumanizing condition.
This helps me as an aspiring psychologist. Loved this vid
What do you mean by dehumanising condition? Do you mean that the condition itself dehumanises people or if people dehumanise those with this condition?
We all have narcissistic tendency as children. As an adult we each bring are narcissist child with us into adulthood.
But what about the love you feel for your children as a mother? That’s gotta be a different feeling, right?
No
@@donaldanderson1092 yes
How does one know the difference between sociopathy or being on spectrum ADD ADDH Asperger’s etc seems quite a few traits overlap
I just finished your book, and found it fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
this book was amazing
Sociopath isn’t a disorder per the DSM. You might specify anti social vs sociopath, which mind you IS on (like everything ever) on a spectrum. You’re welcome.
She’s simply a narcissist.
Are you always such an insufferable twa*?....
I would be interested in a video comparing the capacity for empathy among sociopaths and ASD. What are the similarities and differences among ASD and sociopathy?
You are not what you have been labeled. Neither by your self or others. You do seem to project to cover your insecurity.
nah
Looks like an interesting read.
Very interesting. I listened to the audio book and maaaan i was captivated
Amazing book.
❤