Posted by worrier on September 11, 2003, at 19:02:46
In reply to SOCIOPATHs....Can they be treated??, posted by Sarahh on September 8, 2003, at 3:06:05
> Anyone have any idea if "Sociopaths" can be treated with a particular medication? PLEASE HELP my fiance of 11 years is really sick and I don't think I can go forward with spending the rest of my life with him after realizing his disorder and the fact that I've been his victim for 11 too many years now. I feel really sorry for him now that I understand it's a form of brain damage that he has. :( CAN ANYONE RELATE or does anyone have any information in regards to treatment for this HORRIBLE disorder?? CULT LEADERS are said to all be Sociopaths...Bin Laden for example. scary stuff. and very sad.
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> 2 good links to checkout:
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> http://home.datawest.net/esn-recovery/artcls/socio.htm
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> http://members.tripod.com/lheanna/sociopat.htm
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> THanks,
> Sarahh
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>Sarahh, can't relate to the specific "sociopath" problem you are dealing with, but having lived with someone with some major mental problems (Seasonal affective disorder,social anxiety and clinical depression) for over 20 years, I feel I must comment, though you probably aren't going to like it. My husband refused to admit he had any problems much less seek help until just over a year ago. He's much better now and in the long run I don't think I really regret staying with him. But there were alot of wasted years and lots of other regrets. I missed alot, for most of the time we've been together I've essentially been alone. Ironically, when he finallly got help for his problems, my panic/anxiety disorder which had been mild and required no treatment has exploded...now I'm the one who is screwing things up...but I'm seeing a pdoc and therapist and hopefully making some progress. Oops, got off track there, back to the point....you can't save him....you've stuck with him 11 years, that's 11 years of your life too, don't forget that. If he won't agree to seek help, you have to make up your mind whether you have 11 more years to give or if it's time to save yourself, that you can do. Wish I had something more positive to say. Just remember it's not his fault for having these problems but it's not yours either. Best of luck to you in whatever decision you make. Worrier.
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