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I think these are mis-diagnoses and by not acknowledging the true problem, even though they are wealthy, they aren't given the right treatment and/or drugs. In fact they might end up worse because of wrong drugs being given.
Peter Rodgers' attorney told NBC News that Elliot Rodger lived with a form of Asperger syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. There is no known link between Asperger's and violent behavior.
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Whenever this issue comes up (violent behavior and a mental disorder) I think it is important to remember that just because the majority of people with "X" diagnosis aren't violent... it doesn't mean that someone with "X" diagnosis can't be capable of violence.
And "X" can be any mental disorder ... Most people with schizophrenia are not violent, but some are. Most people with major depression are not violent, but some are... etc, etc....
Based on his video, I suspected he could be on the spectrum.
Psychopathy is defined as a personality disorder in which the following traits or exhibited: 1) Glib and superficial charm, 2) Grandiose exaggeration of self, 3) Need for stimulation, 4) Pathological lying, 5) Cunning and manipulativeness, 6) Lack of remorse or guilt, 7) Shallow affect, 8) Callousness and lack of empathy, 9) Parasitic lifestyle, 10) Poor behavioral controls 11) Sexual promiscuity, 12) Early behavior problems, 13) Lack of realistic long-term goals, 14) Impulsivity, 15) Irresponsibility, 16) Failure to accept responsibility for own actions, 17) Many short-term marital relationships, 18) Juvenile delinquency, 19) Revocation of conditional release, 20) Criminal versatility. Furthermore, Psychopaths typically do not show signs of having a conscience and are highly intelligent individuals.
Believing that you're better than others
Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness Exaggerating your achievements or talents
Expecting constant praise and admiration Believing that you're special and acting accordingly Failing to recognize other people's emotions and feelings Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans
Taking advantage of others Expressing disdain for those you feel are inferior Being jealous of others
Believing that others are jealous of you
Trouble keeping healthy relationships Setting unrealistic goals Being easily hurt and rejected Having a fragile self-esteem
Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional
I've bolded those I saw clearly displayed in the video and other social media attributed to the suspect.
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Yes, that's him. reports say his father Peter is a director (worked on The Hunger Games) & his mother Soumaya Akaaboune was in Green Zone. The YT video is pretty creepy.
Yet another narcissistic, self entitled kid gone bad
Yet another reason to have greater restrictions pertaining to firearms.
I have a feeling the parents noticed something wasn't right but he got misdiagnosed as "Asperger's autism" which is a status symbol diagnosis and people accept that one, but might not accept something like paranoid schizophrenic. So he was probably drugged up with the completely wrong drugs for his condition.
I have a family member with Aspergers and know that it's a really difficult diagnosis. But in the case of my relative, the symptoms and behavior patterns are textbook examples. The most striking thing about people with Aspergers is their high level of intelligence coupled with a near complete inability to socialize with peers. That's obvious with this kid.
As to the level of entitlement, narcissism and misogyny seen among young males today: I see it all the time. I'm in my late 40s but help out occasionally at a bar owned by friends where young twenty-something's and hipsters congregate. The amount of foul talk and disrespect I hear from many of these young men towards women is disturbing. I've caught myself admonishing, correcting and even counseling them (one kid is currently facing a rape charge after picking up a drunk girl one night; he blames her).
It's not just because I'm old; I truly believe the internet and the proliferation of computer porn has desensitized an entire generation of young men toward women and sex. It's very sad.
I have a feeling the parents noticed something wasn't right but he got misdiagnosed as "Asperger's autism" which is a status symbol diagnosis and people accept that one, but might not accept something like paranoid schizophrenic. So he was probably drugged up with the completely wrong drugs for his condition.
Likely he also elf drug. Alcohol and drugs are a dangerous combination for a already mentally ill person. Depressed people often commit suicide from being pushed over the edge.
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