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[vampitsm]

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Relationship Haze

[PT: Relationship Haze / END PT]

A term for those who struggle to decipher the status of their relationships due to having a (or multiple) Cluster B disorders.

Taglist ; @rwuffles , @rro-in , @sapphic-horror , @karasunavamp , @radiomogai , @pdsarchive

Pinterest Archive Post

[PT: Pinterest Archive Post (link) / END PT]

[aspdboyfriend]

  ＊  AntiPlatonic

An aplatonic-spectrum term to signify "different" or "weird" perceptions of platonic relationships that are typically seen by those with ASPD.

This definition is intentionally vague because it is intended to encompass all experiences. For example:

Viewing being friends as something to be 'honoured', or something special that is only bestowed to those you trust.

Friendships being exclusively transactional — if you get no benefit, it's insignificant.

One may not care for social interaction and view friends as too much work / is repulsed by forming bonds / etc

I acknowledge that these experiences are not ASPD exclusive — I wanted this term for myself because my reasons for not wanting friends are too complicated, always fluctuating, & very deeply rooted in my disorder :,) I figured an umbrella term for myself would be nice.

[PT start: Antiplatonic. An aplspec term to signify "different" or "weird" perceptions of platonic relationships that are typically seen by those with ASPD. This definition is intentionally vague because it is intended to encompass all experiences. For example:

Viewing being friends as something to be (quote) honoured (unquote), or something special that is only bestowed to those you trust.

Friendships being exclusively transactional and, if you get no benefit, it's insignificant.

One may not care for social interaction and view friends as too much work/is repulsed by forming bonds/etc

I acknowledge that these experiences are not ASPD exclusive—I wanted this term for myself because my reasons for not wanting friends are too complicated, always fluctuating, and very deeply rooted in my disorder. I figured an umbrella term for myself would be nice .PT end]

Brighter version:

[alexandraisyes]

What is the difference between sociopath and psychopath?

OH! OH OH OH I LOVE THIS QUESTION. Also this is a massive explanation that really goes in-depth about neurology so I'll do a read more.

The main difference is that a psychopath is born with ASPD. A sociopath develops it during early (we're talking starting off as young as 2) childhood due to severe long-term (several years) abuse and neglect (generally from main caretakers).

There are also some nuances in how a socio's brain works in comparison to a psycho's. But the major difference that really determines all of the minor differences is that a psychopath doesn't necessarily have trauma related to their ASPD, and tends to have a lot less comorbid disorders. A sociopath ALWAYS has trauma that directly caused their ASPD and a fucking CVS receipt of comorbid disorders the large majority of the time.

There are also more sociopaths than there are psychopaths. The physiology of ASPD is that the brain's structure is different from an empathetic person. Specifically in the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala, because there's not enough activity in those areas for someone with ASPD. The prefrontal cortex is involved in decision-making, impulse control, and regulation of social behavior, and the amygdala is involved in emotion processing and fear response. Abnormalities in the amygdala contribute to a lack of empathy and increased aggression (aggression does NOT equal violence in this case, but rather an increased and pervasive level of negative emotion that makes you more likely to act out). Genetics have been proven to play a factor in how likely someone who was born empathetic would develop ASPD.

The difference here is that a psychopath is born with reduced blood flow to those areas. No trauma needed, that's just how they work.

On the contrary, a sociopath develops reduced blood flow to those areas because if you live in an environment that fosters the growth of anti-social traits and behaviors you are not exercising those parts of your brain. I'll go into a deep dive about the neurological aspects of how formative trauma turns into ASPD.

Chronic stress from abuse can impair the development of the prefrontal cortex; reduced activity or structural abnormalities in this area can lead to increased impulsivity and difficulty regulating emotions. The amygdala becomes hyperactive due to repeated exposure to threatening situations. This results in heightened aggression and reduced ability to empathize with others. Abuse can lead to a smaller hippocampus, impairing the ability to process emotions and increasing vulnerability to stress.

Chronic abuse elevates cortisol levels (the stress hormone), which can alter brain function and structure. Persistent high cortisol levels can damage the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, exacerbating emotional and behavioral regulation issues. Serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters regulate mood and behavior. Abuse can disrupt their levels, contributing to aggression, impulsivity, and difficulty experiencing pleasure or reward.

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) becomes hyperactive, leading to a state of constant alertness and readiness for perceived threats. This can cause chronic anxiety, irritability, and aggressive responses. Conversely, some individuals may develop a blunted stress response, showing reduced physiological reactions to stress. This can lead to a lack of fear or concern for consequences. (These two may combine so that safe things trigger stress and unsafe things do not).

Abusive environments can impair the development of secure attachments, leading to difficulties in forming trusting relationships. This can foster detachment, manipulative behavior, and a lack of empathy. Inconsistent or abusive parenting can disrupt normal emotional development, making it difficult for individuals to manage their emotions and impulses. This can result in volatile behavior and poor emotional control. Abusive environments often model and reinforce antisocial behaviors. Children learn to cope with stress through aggression or manipulation, which can become ingrained patterns of behavior. Abusive environments can impede moral development, leading to difficulties in understanding and adhering to societal norms and rules. This can result in a disregard for others' rights and a propensity for criminal behavior.

Trauma and abuse can also alter gene expression through epigenetic changes, affecting the brain's development and function. These changes can increase the risk of developing ASPD by influencing genes involved in stress response, emotional regulation, and social behavior.

A lot of people who went through severe childhood abuse may experience anti-social symptoms without having full-blown ASPD. When I was younger I did a genetic test that led to some very fascinating results that now that I'm older and understand my disorder I understand how my ASPD ties directly into my genetic depression, or rather my genetic depression is caused by my ASPD.

I don't process/produce Vitamin B6, B9 (Folate), and B12. These vitamins are crucial for brain function and the production of neurotransmitters. Deficiencies lead to mood disorders, cognitive impairments, and other neurological issues. B vitamins are involved in synthesizing neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which regulate mood and behavior. These are neurotransmitters that act as natural painkillers and mood enhancers. B vitamins play a role in the metabolic pathways that produce endorphins. An inability to properly absorb, process, or produce B vitamins can disrupt these pathways, leading to lower endorphin levels, which can contribute to symptoms of depression and affect overall mental well-being.

Because of how specific my issue is I had to take a specialized blend of B Vitamins. Unfortunately once I turned 18 my parents stopped buying them for me and I haven't had the funds to purchase my own at all since I was cut off (which has led to my mental health tanking). I strongly suggest anyone who deals with anti-social traits in a way that is disruptive to their daily life to look into these. You can't generally find them at a drug store, but they're on Amazon for 25-ish USD for a month's worth bottle. Which is really good because when my parents were buying them two years ago or so they were 40$ a bottle.

I have been on all sorts of mood stabilizing medications, psychosis medications, anti-depressants, anxiety medication, etc. None of them worked because we didn't know what exactly was wrong with me. All it did was make it so I couldn't feel the negative emotions properly, so I was constantly numb. What the vitamins did for me is that they let me process passive endorphin exchange and metabolism for the first time in my life, which meant that there wasn't a drastic barrier between me and positive emotions.

I strongly suggest this for anyone who is also just dealing with mood instabilities/disorders because it helped immensely. I'm bipolar two and I wasn't dealing with any major manic episodes while I was on them for about two years, so it helped drastically in that aspect too.

I know this got a little off the rails, but sociopathy is such a hard disorder to deal with, and it's so demonized by the media. Just telling someone you're a clinical sociopath is enough for them to kick you out of their life, even though it has no reflection on your character and is just an outcome of a horrible, hell-like childhood. So I think it's important for ASPD voices to speak up about the disorder when they can and try to dispel some of the awful stigmatization.

[woodbyne]

   ＠ BPD + ASPD adjacent. ( see also )

An awareness flag for people with [ symptoms of ] both bpd & aspd.

For myself because I wanted a pink one

[Plain text start: Boderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder adjacent. An awareness flag for people with (bracket) symptoms of (end bracket) both BPD and ASPD. For myself because I wanted a pink one .Plain text end]

[caeliangel]

CLUSTER B FLAGS.

CLUSTER B

cluster b flag by @/bpdsaga on twt

cluster b flag by @/Infinity_Aether on twt

cluster b flag by @/chronicallylav3nd3r on tumblr

cluster b flag by @/hypnosiacon-archived on tumblr

NPD

npd flag by @/tobiiiye on twt

npd flag by @/yaoithaqua on twt

narcissistic flag by @/rouge-the-bat on tumblr

npd flag by @/NPD_queens on twt

npd flag by @/npdpositivity on twt

npd flag by @/IFLAGTISM on twt

npd flag by npdsafe on tumblr

HPD

hpd flag by @/yttdbutgay on twt

hpd flag by @/lovesse on tumblr

hpd flag by @/hpdpositive on tumblr

hpd flag by @/mad-pride on tumblr

hpd flag by @/trender-dave on tumblr

BPD

bpd flag by @/bpdflag on tumblr

bpd flag by @/lovesse on tumblr

bpd flag by @/dragoneating on tumblr

bpd flag by @/luna-purpurea on tumblr

bpd flag by @/ptsdsafe on tumblr

ASPD

aspd flag by @/aspdsolace on tumblr

aspd flag by @/npdsafe on tumblr

sociopath / psychopath (for those who wish to use)

[obnebulant-mogai]

NPD + ASPD adjacent flag!

[plain text: NPD + ASPD adjacent flag! /end plain text]

After months, I am still on the rocks as to whether I have ASPD, or just display traits. Maybe there are some things we are never meant to know /ref /lyr /lh

So, I made this flag for NPD + ASPD and adjacent! It is general so it can be used by anyone who has either traits of NPD or ASPD or the disorders themselves.

[ID: Two images. The first image is a flag with nine equal horizontal stripes. In descending order, the stripes are dark blood red, berry red, pale brick red, orange, pale yellow, pale grey blue, lavender purple, dark blue, and purple brown. In the center of the flag, there is a white symbol. The symbol consists of an outline of a narcissus flower with the upside down scale ASPD symbol inside. The second image is a flag identical to the first, but lacking the symbol. End ID.]

Flag by me. Colors sampled from the NPD and ASPD awareness flags. Narcissus outline taken from The Noun Project.

Tagging @mad-pride.

Below the cut, I have included the transparent symbol, as well as CMYK versions of the flags! (If you(&) don't know what that means, it's basically the version of the flag in the colors that a printer would output.)

[ID: A white symbol. The symbol consists of an outline of a narcissus flower with the upside down scale ASPD symbol inside. End ID.]

[ID: Two images. Each image corresponds to one of the flags above. They are extremely similar, but there are slight differences in hue and saturation of some of the colors. End ID.]

[trixten01]

Self indulgent user boxes we made!! Feel free to use them but make sure to credit us!

Flags come from this post: https://www.tumblr.com/trixten01/774658640550428672?source=share

[coinedapothecary]

“ Care to take a Dive? ” —🫧🪷

Sunshine Character ASPD-masked

a -masked term where one masks their ASPD by pretending to be what can only be described as being a "Sunshine Character" this can mean one is pretending to be overly optimistic, overly friendly, excessively showing empathy, and so forth for safety / convenience / and other possible reasons the details are up to the user <3

flag was really only made for myself and my experiences but of course it's free to use

This term is exclusive to those suspecting or already are aware of having ASPD

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[flykites]

❐ homicidal

:: a flag for those who are homicidal/experience homicidal ideation.

obviously i don't condone murder. don't commit murder. duh.

bottom flag is exclusive to pwnpd.

flag by us!

don't repost this term to pinterest, instagram, twitter, or other social media platforms.

[createlink]

BLACK CAT ASPD⠀⠀⸻⠀⠀ A flag for beings with ASPD who like, feel connected to, or have the personality of a black cat. Exclusive to beings with ASPD.

Requested by anon. "Transabled" fuck off 🖤.

[hawkeyeflags]

aspd !

[fantasy-store]

Custer B Flags remade

[cluster b flags remade]

post one(link) - cluster a(link) - cluster c(link)

Antisocial personality disorder

flower used: violet

Borderline personality disorder

flower used: bleeding heart

Histrionic personality disorder

flower used: lotus

Narcissistic personality disorder

flower used: daffodil/narcissus

flags are exclusive to those with the disorders

apologies for the lack of ids due to a lack of spoons

radqueers, transx/id do not touch my flags thanks

tagging: @delightfulweepingwillows, @npd-archive, @bpdarchive, @docsfallfromgrace, @acetrappolaswife, @clusterrune, @archival-arrival, @decayednightmaremogai

[aspdboyfriend]

  ＊  ASPD Masker

An alter that masks, covers up, or hides ASPD symptoms.

Request from @milokissavlk707.

[PT start. ASPD masker. An alter that masks, covers up, or hides ASPD symptoms .PT end]

[himehimijime]

🍥 l'amour ID

“ When one's favorite person, equal person, worthy person, partner in crime, etc., plays a major role in someone's identity, this could mean sexuality, gender, or even stances, e.g., radqueer. ” — “l'amour ID is for anyone on the cluster b spectrum, any type of person on such spectrum can use it. Whether 'cis' cluster B or trans. Everyone is allowed to use my terms. ”

[woodbyne]

   ＠ Npd 4 Aspd / Aspd 4 Npd

One with NPD who prefer / prioritise relationships with those that have ASPD & vice versa.

Tagging @x4x-archive, Request from @sinpilled

[Plain text start: NPD4ASPD/ASPD4NPD. One with narcissistic personality disorder who prefer/prioritise relationships with those that have antisocial personality disorder and vice versa. Tagging x4x-archive, request from sinpilled .Plain text end]

[caeliangel]

Antisoaromantic

A term for pwASPD who are aromantic/arospec because of their aspd

Based on antiso

Edit: basically, if your aromanticism is affected by your aspd, this term if for you!

PT. Antisoaromantic. A term for pwASPD who are aromantic/arospec because of their aspd. END OF PT.