Confessions Of A Sociopath

The memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap—right from the source—for dealing with the sociopath in your life. “[A] gripping and important book . . . revelatory . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride.”—The New York Times Book Review As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, “We are your neighbors, your coworkers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent—even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence. Who are we? We are highly successful, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population.” Confessions of a Sociopath—part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious—takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are “hiding in plain sight.”

“Compelling, essential reading for understanding the underpinnings of psychopathy.” — M. E. Thomas, author of Confessions of a Sociopath For his first fifty-eight years, James Fallon was by all appearances a normal guy. A successful neuroscientist and professor, he’d been raised in a loving family, married his high school sweetheart, and had three kids and lots of friends. Then he learned a shocking truth that would not only disrupt his personal and professional life, but would lead him to question the very nature of his own identity. While researching serial killers, he uncovered a pattern in their brain scans that helped explain their cold and violent behavior. Astonishingly, his own scan matched that pattern. And a few months later he learned that he was descended from a long line of murderers. Fallon set out to reconcile the truth about his own brain with everything he knew as a scientist about the mind, behavior, and personality.

"Confessions of a Sociopath" tells the true story of Andrew Morgan. Morgan could be your neighbor. He could be a business colleague. He could be your best friend. But Morgan is struggling with an issue that not even those closest to him know about. Morgan is a sociopath. He has no conscience. He commits atrocious acts - rampant infidelity, larceny and pathological lying - without regret, remorse or guilt. Morgan suffered a career setback while still in his 20's. It affected him so profoundly that he was diagnosed as suffering from Anthropophobia, which is defined as "a pathological fear of people or human company." It is is an extreme, pathological form of shyness and timidity. For a man whose career is rooted in sales and marketing - and who had been highly successful at it before suffering the trauma of his "setback," such a diagnosis only caused him to spiral even further downward. To deal with his condition, a friend recommended he see a psychiatrist. Morgan did. And he was prescribed a highly addictive anti-anxiety medication, which began twenty years of dependence on the drug. He was an addict. Morgan also began drinking heavily because alcohol had the same anti-anxiety effect as his drugs - Xanax. At his peak, Morgan was taking up to 20 mg per day -- ten times the maximum daily therapeutic dose. So in addition to being an addict, he was also now an alcoholic - a drunk. Warned of the dangers of combining alcohol and Xanax, Morgan did so anyway. In this case, it wasn't that 3+3=6, but more like 3x3=9. And with his inhibitions gone while he was under the influence of drugs and booze, Morgan committed some of the most repugnant acts imaginable. Ultimately, this is a story of triumph. But before the victory over his addictions, Morgan had caused a lot of damage to his reputation, his career, his family -- and himself. Now "clean and sober," he tells his story -- something which he would not have been able to do during his active addictions and when he was in complete denial.

The memoir of a high-functioning, law-abiding (well, mostly) sociopath and a roadmap—right from the source—for dealing with the sociopath in your life. “[A] gripping and important book . . . revelatory . . . quite the memorable roller coaster ride.”—The New York Times Book Review As M.E. Thomas says of her fellow sociopaths, “We are your neighbors, your coworkers, and quite possibly the people closest to you: lovers, family, friends. Our risk-seeking behavior and general fearlessness are thrilling, our glibness and charm alluring. Our often quick wit and outside-the-box thinking make us appear intelligent—even brilliant. We climb the corporate ladder faster than the rest, and appear to have limitless self-confidence. Who are we? We are highly successful, noncriminal sociopaths and we comprise 4 percent of the American population.” Confessions of a Sociopath—part confessional memoir, part primer for the curious—takes readers on a journey into the mind of a sociopath, revealing what makes them tick while debunking myths about sociopathy and offering a road map for dealing with the sociopaths in your life. M. E. Thomas draws from her own experiences as a diagnosed sociopath; her popular blog, Sociopathworld; and scientific literature to unveil for the very first time these men and women who are “hiding in plain sight.”

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The young woman in the story is giving a private swim lesson. She notices a baby opossum in the pool, and saves it. She returns home at dusk, and sees a dark shadow at the bottom of the pool. #2 I am a sociopath. I suffer from antisocial personality disorder, which is defined by the DSM as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. I am not a victim of child abuse, and I have never skulked behind prison walls. #3 The Sociopaths are the charming, confident people of the world. We are not bothered by continuous eye contact, and our lack of concern about looking away politely is often perceived as being confident, aggressive, seductive, or predatory. #4 People often say that sociopaths lack remorse or guilt, but this is not a bad thing. remorse and guilt are necessary to being a good person, but there is no universal morality.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The young woman in the story is giving a private swim lesson. She notices a baby opossum in the pool, and saves it. She returns home at dusk, and sees a dark shadow at the bottom of the pool. #2 I am a sociopath. I suffer from antisocial personality disorder, which is defined by the DSM as a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. I am not a victim of child abuse, and I have never skulked behind prison walls. #3 The Sociopaths are the charming, confident people of the world. We are not bothered by continuous eye contact, and our lack of concern about looking away politely is often perceived as being confident, aggressive, seductive, or predatory. #4 People often say that sociopaths lack remorse or guilt, but this is not a bad thing. remorse and guilt are necessary to being a good person, but there is no universal morality.

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