[TigerXBunny]

So heres the thing, I fit all the symptoms to a tee. I don't really have any family to talk to about it because they just get mad and don't believe me. I don't have any friends to talk to about it either (Seriously i don't,i am very socially awkward). i have social anxiety and severe depression, i am transgender(born a girl but feel like i should of been born a guy). Just wanted to give a bit of background info.So basicly i am asking...what should i do about it? I'm afraid to tell my psychiatrist or therapist because i don't want to be sent to the mental hospital again (IT DID NOT HELP >_<) Plus its the toward the holidays now,i don't want to waste my time at a hospital.
I told my older sis about it today and she got mad and stuff and then she told my parents,then they got mad at me . So yeah... any advice?

Thanks,

~Chris~

[Antheia]

Hi, I'm sorry but the only thing you can do is tell a school counselor or if you have therapist tell him or her. They may give you some meds or more therapy

[Triteia]

What symptoms are you having, exactly? I did a tiny bit of reasearch on sociopathy and I'm curious as to what symptoms you are having and how severe they are.

[Antigone]

I don't think you're a sociopath. Being antisocial doesn't mean you have Antisocial Personality Disorder (which sociopathy is a part of).

Even still, it doesn't matter, you couldn't be officially diagnosed until 18. And you're only 13 which means you have plenty of time to get better. It's also not out of the realm of possibility you're still holding onto sociopathic tendencies.
People are inherently sociopathic, that's just how we were born to be. Babies are the kings of all sociopaths, the thing is people normally tend to grow out of this before adulthood. We grow out of it because of our environments, we learn to become more open to others, to learn responsibility and consequences, etc.

Anyway, having social anxiety and depression doesn't make you a sociopath, or mean you have Antisocial Personality Disorder (despite it's name, it's not all about being antisocial). Or rather, it's more like the meaning of "antisocial" is different. Not being a social person, being an introvert, being a loner, isn't the same thing as spiting society to damage it.
Technically speaking, when used to describe an introvert, that's using the word wrong - but it's common so people roll with it.
Antisocial Personality Disorder is different. Antisocial means you're hostile to society.


Honestly, I think you're sweating nothing. If you're so worried about it then I'd say that's a pretty good sign you're not a sociopath actually. Typically sociopaths tend to not care that they're sociopathic in the first place. Because of the whole antisocial thing.
ASPD isn't that common to begin with, it's even less common in females (and technically, you're biologically female).

And also ASPD is usually reinforced by childhood experiences. Like I said, we're all born sociopaths but we grow out of it. You're not finished growing yet so I really wouldn't worry about it just yet.

But if you start doing real antisocial things against society, then maybe you are.

My advice is stop worrying your pretty little head off and just relax~~
You're 13, there's not point in sweating something you'll probably just grow out of. Also, unless it's destructive or debilitating for you, I wouldn't be too concerned with it.
Are you getting into fights? Are you damaging things? Are you breaking the law? Do you have no remorse? Do you constantly lie and blame others? Do you disregard morality? Do you disregard the safety for yourself and others?

I just have a hard time believing most of all of these would be yes is all given the fact you're obviously concerned about it. When it comes to something like this, you'd just think that someone who didn't care what people thought about them in the first place wouldn't care if they had a disorder or not.

That being said, there's currently no medication for it anyway.

The best thing to do is to forget about it, find a fun hobby, and live life and to try not to be so consumed with you mental state at the age of 13 when really you should still be out having fun and being a kid. Depression and social anxiety I understand, but that doesn't necessarily point to ASPD.

Now, if what you say is really true and you fit it to a tee, and you turn 18 - then I suggest getting a diagnosis. But odds are you'll grow out of it like most people do. I suggest an outlet or hobby really.

But basically, I just wouldn't worry about it. If you're gonna worry about something, worry about the anxiety and depression.


That being said, you really shouldn't listen to me, I have Schizoid tendencies (Hell, fuck tendencies - my picture should be next to the definition) and I'm no expert on sociopathy or ASPD.

However... unless it's a major problem, and it's harming yourself and others, then I wouldn't worry about it really. If it gets worse, then you can worry.

[Antheia]

Also you may not actually a sociopath because with a lot of the time it is uncommon to think there is any thing wrong with yourself and deny and confrontation...I think I may be wron though

[Addison]

Based on what you've said here- which isn't a lot- I don't think you're a sociopath in the slightest. At the most I think you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. But you shouldn't trust anyone's opinion on the internet- self diagnosis is never a good idea. If you're truly worried about your well being or if you're having suicidal thoughts, seek professional help immediately. I know you said your parents get angry, but they do love you and will help you if you're in that much distress.

I could write a lot more but I think the previous posters have summed it up. If you need an advice or just want someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to message me. Best of luck <3

[LaurenTheNerd]

Marionetta beat me to it.

I'd just relax for now, don't come to any extreme conclusions just yet. Is it effecting you and others in harmful ways? I think waiting until your 18 to get a full diagnosis is the best bet unless it's serious.