Self-pity, a dominant characteristic of sociopaths, is also the characteristic that differentiates heroic storytelling from psychological rumination. When you talk about your experiences to shed light, you may feel wrenching pain, grief, anger, or shame. Your audience may pity you, but not because you want them to.

Misery is the currency trade on social media. That is why sociopath and stalkers have found a place to call home. Clout chasers are upgrading from cat fishing to sadfishing.

We do not have to be mental health professionals to identify the traits of the possible sociopaths among us.

There's always something in it for the person who is allowing to be taken advantage of." Psychotherapist David in Type 1 Sociopath

"I've been clinically diagnosed with sociopathy,' I said. 'Do you know what that means?'

I'm not a psychopath, I'm a high-functioning sociopath. Do your research.