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Sep 24, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

Great article! I think a lot of people stay silent because they don't want to deal with the hateful judgements that come with the label. Many people spend a great deal of time and energy hiding the fact that they are different than other's. I would like to argue that every personality type has a place in society. There are many situations where emotions MUST be set aside and steady hands, laser focus, and clear rational thought are required. A surgeon, ems driver, rescue worker, even teacher all must be able to set emotions aside and do the job required. Can they break down later if needed? Some can. Some can't. Everyone deals in different ways. Not everyone has the constitution to be steady handed. Its a gift that has an important place. 💞

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Sep 23, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

I have been enjoying your writing and your information for some years now, thanks to Quora. This site of yours is a goldmine to me, so many thanks for your sharing yourself and your knowledgeable insight. I feel more enlightened about humans, emotions, psychiatric medical science, and lastly, current social trends. I have many questions with which I won’t be burdening you, Athena- I will do my diligent research and discover what I can then return to you. Meanwhile, know that your effort is greatly appreciated.

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Sep 25, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

Thank you for another excellent article!

The lack of clarity in the thinking of many people like the quoted psychologist, the way the basic constructs in their thought seem warped by primate-brain emotions like "DIFFERENT NOT HUMAN OTHER" has caused repeats of this sort of thing across so many situations. It is rare that humanity takes a stand against it, and it's only done selectively -- like "we must never define people of religious group X as lacking humanity".

But then, the ability to have empathy for one's own "group" and also totally shut off empathy for other groups, may have conferred survival advantage to some of our genocidal ancestors...

It's fricking terrifying, speaking as a neurominority who feels fear but luckily can mask pretty well.

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I became interested in following you from your quora activities. The thing that was sort of a wake up for me was the lack of oxytocin reception, that's me, and inability to become addicted which was something I'd discovered when I had some surgeries a few years back and for the life of me couldn't figure out what the big deal with OxyContin and other opioids was suppose to be. It helped with pain and when I stopped hurting so much I didn't take it anymore.

Then there are things like The Mask and other techniques used to deal with a neurotypical world that I recognized in myself.

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Sep 23, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

What would you say needs to change? The name or the perception of psychopaths? I agree people won’t change their views on psychopaths, to most, they are just evil people to be avoided at all costs.

And also, I don’t think well adjusted psychopaths will want to share their diagnosis, if they agreed to a proper diagnosis in the first place. If they are happy as they are, why bother going through all the tests?

Great post as always, Athena!

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Sep 23, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

To be certain, "Psychopathy Sucks". Reading your posts on Quora and here, have absolutely turned my life around. My understanding (now) and personal experience with psychopathy has been entirely as you describe in your numerous and excellent writings. I will be forever grateful for the 'treasure' --the gift -- you provided to me.

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I really enjoyed reading that piece Athena! It cuts to the chase, and eliminates the garbage that misconstrued labelling, judgement, fear, revulsion and scorn are poured upon psychopaths heads from every conceivable direction. Either that, or people scatter randomly - now uncertain how to deal with this unknown entity in their midst. Occasionally it would be interesting to be a fly-on-the-wall to hear what they say. I generally don’t have the energy or Inclination, to ponder over their discussions much though!

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Sep 25, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

Well written as always. One question... How do you know there are more non violent psychopaths then violent ones?

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Oct 27, 2021Liked by Athena Walker

Heya, you have absolutely sparked my Jack-Skeleton reflex of " What's this!?!"; Please point me out to unbiased sources that describe Hare's profitable scam.

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What is the difference between psychopathy and sociopathy if we follow his definitions?

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