In general, how successful are people with antisocial personality disorder in college and beyond? I always hear negative things about people with ASPD (Elliot Rodgers, etc…) so Im just curious. Most ASPD’s Ive heard end up living terrible lives or end up in prison. I have ASPD and Ive been struggling a lot in HS and plan to go to Uni in two years so Im just curious…
Have you talked about this with a medical professional?
I visited a psychiatrist once and the psychiatrist never followed up with me or diagnosed/prescribed me with anything. So, not really…
Humans have a natural instinct to help one another and get along for the collective survival of the species. It is hard-wired into most of us by evolution.
Antisocial personality disorder goes against this natural order of things.
With training / counseling, I suspect you could overcome this problem.
I have ASPD as well, and I’m in community college. It can be a bit overwhelming for me at times since my school is very crowded. I have a hard time connecting with other people, we can share same interests, have a good talk, but that emotional connection isn’t there so I forget that it may confuse someone if I pass by them later that day and don’t even smile, or stop and say hi. I have difficulty continuing friendships, or wanting to, unless I have to. Being around lots of people, there’s plenty of emotions going on from way too excited, irritated, upset, etc. so seeing and being around all that is mentally draining to me. Since it’s college I’m able to keep to myself though, unlike a high school environment.
But, since you’re in high school I thought ASPD can’t be officially disgnosed until 18?
Wow all the things you said about yourself perfectly describe me. And your right, I havent been diagnosed yet but Im 100% sure that I have the disorder. I also used to have signs of conduct disorder when I was younger. Its just that Im not 18 yet so I cant get an official diagnosis and also, seeing a psychiatrist is very expensive for my family. We can afford it but the costs are extremely high. I live in the US btw
I think you should follow up with your doctor in order to find out what resources are available to help you.
Well, I wish you the best of luck because it can be difficult. If you ever want to to talk, or have any questions message me anytime 
I think once you leave high school you’ll have an easier time managing.
@mansoor757 How do you know that you have ASPD? Did a person who is licensed to Dx you give you that Dx? And how did they go about coming to that conclusion? as you say, you’re under 18… “Conduct disorder,” doesn’t necessarily mean ASPD. It could mean a few other things as well.
@astrophilia how were you Dx’d? Did you read about it and come to that conclusion or did a professional Dx you with it?
Ive done research and have come to the conclusion that I have the personality disorder. Ive never had a “Dx” before but I will be seeing my school psychologist soon and she will give me the necessary official diagnoses.A telltale sign of ASPD is displaying signs of conduct disorder at a younger age, just so you know…
Although your local public high school special education staff might not know this, your family can request a free evaluation for social and emotion impairments that might be hindering your educational experience (not just the academics). You might want to start there now (these FAPE things can take lots of time to gear up). You might get guidance from NAMI too. Pay attention to “transition plans” to prepare you for post-HS life and college.
Thanks for the info. Never knew about NAMI or FAPE before you mentioned them. How would I go about getting that free evaulation? I think its too late now though as I’m a senior in HS.
FAPE is a right under the IDEA 2004 that is attached to a special education eligibility. The school psychologist can explain the IDEA to you. Eosisen if you become eligible, you will not have a formal diagnosis leading to treatment options. Personality services do not lead directly to disability services at the college level.
I understand that your family lacks the resources to allow you to visit a psychologist who is qualified to diagnose a personality disorder. However, before you starting identifying yourself with an ASPD, you must have a diagnosis in hand that also spells out treatment needs and options relative to social skills and training. Signs of a conduct disorder are interesting and suggestive, but do not diagnose a formal Conduct Disorder. Personal research, particularly when your are still an adolescent, does not diagnose an Antisocial Personality Disorder. Professionals who diagnose mental disorders have years of training, experience, continuing education and focus on particular disorders, age groups, symptoms, whatever. Students taking classes in Abnormal Psychology classes diagnose themselves chapter by chapter with disorders because they share common signs and symptoms. Look at local community counseling centers or other groups and your family doctor that provide or recommend mental health and diagnostic services.
Let me provide a serious parallel. Let’s say your history and personal research strongly suggests that you have an STD. So you decide you to identify social/dating websites that are a good fit for someone with STDs. Without a formal diagnosis of an STD you might be exposing yourself to diseases you don’t have, or failing to seek appropriate medical assistance from a real but different disorder or finding that you really don’t fit the description of the group you allied yourself with or otherwise find yourself following a self-assigned path that is really meaningless and even dangerous to your well-being
Until you are professionally diagnosed, you need to back away from calling yourself as having an antisocial personality disorder. There are important repercussions.