With the release of Judgemental Hai Kya, we have psychopaths on our mind. Without giving out any spoilers of the movie, many who watched the film know how deceptive they can be. But not every psychopath is a criminal. One should never make the mistake of confusing a psychopath for a psychotic. Violence does not define a psychopath and many psychopaths lead ordinary lives. But how do you know if someone has psychopathic tendencies? Here are some of the key signs.

1. They Are Narcissistic

One of the key aspects of psychopathy is narcissism. All psychopaths are a narcissist but that doesn’t mean that all narcissists are psychopaths. Who is a narcissist? Narcissists are people who believe that they are above the law and they will cheat, lie or even kill in their best interests. Narcissists do things due to lack of awareness but psychopaths do it on purpose. So if the person feels guilty after wrongdoing, he or she is a narcissist, but if there is no sign of remorse, they are likely to be a psychopath. How to Open Up about Your Mental Health: Tips to Deal with Depression, Anxiety and Emotional Issues.

2. They Are Charismatic

Psychopaths are interestingly very charming, sympathetic and engaging and their stories are always exciting and believable. You ill often leave feeling happy and positive after meeting them. The only sign that something might be amiss is hen their stories quite don’t add up. Remember psychopaths tend to attract hat they want from the victim. WHO’s Mental Health Posters Feature Heart-Breaking Truths About Depression in The Young.

3. They Are Expert At Reading People

While psychopaths don’t experience emotions like other people, they are intellectually sound enough to understand emotional responses and use them to their advantage. Psychopaths relationships are always purposeful and they always want something in return. A psychopath will evaluate their victim's strengths and weaknesses and identify their needs, vulnerabilities and emotional hot button.

4. They Are Unpredictable

Psychopaths are emotionally unstable and highly unpredictable. They are in this emotional roller coaster where they feel ecstatic at one moment and then feel low and victimised the other moment.

5. They Keep Themselves Busy

Psychopaths often have a low threshold for boredom and always like to keep themselves busy. Every activity is rewarding for them and they tend to act immediately rather than sitting around and procrastinating.

6. They Are Risk Takers

Psychopaths do not hesitate to take risks. The lack of risk perceptions is one of the reasons why they commit crimes. They don’t think of the physical or emotional pain that they may cause to themselves.

Remember psychopaths are adept at hiding the fact that they don’t think or feel like those around them. It can be extremely difficult to ‘spot’ a psychopath, as the majority of them learn to behave and act just like everyone else.

 

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 05, 2019 01:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).