Have you ever met a medically diagnosed psychopath or sociopath?

[londonfields2001]

And what were they like? I am trying to figure out if I have ever known one - and, according to the literature, I probably have.

What were they like?

 

[Unregistered]

Well, I didn't find out they were a psychopath until later, from another person. It is unlikely that a psychopath will ever tell you they are one -- and it is even more unlikely that you will be able to detect it; that is what makes them so dangerous. They always seem so normal.

So, the guy seemed cool. Nothing unusual.

 

[TheLostBoy]

I have met someone who was, i should imagine a psychopath and another individual who was most likely a sociopath. In terms of definition, so far as I am aware, the two are used interchangebly and perhaps there is no academic difference; however i have always been of the opinion that some individuals are made and others born. Psychopath - born, the sociopath - made (by society- capitalism -cut throat -another argument which i wont bore you with!) so yet met both - one male, one female both scum! If you are a strong person - they wont come near you.