Antisocial Personality Disorder

A habit of disdain and violation of others' rights is a feature of antisocial personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is not diagnosed in those under the age of 18, and it is only diagnosed if the patient has a history of some conduct disorder symptoms prior to the age of 15. Antisocial personality disorder symptoms can range in seriousness. Sociopathic or psychopathic behavior patterns are the more severe, destructive, or hazardous ones. The difference between these descriptions has been hotly contested. Sociopathy is primarily defined as having a serious moral failing, while psychopathy is defined as having no moral concern for other people. People with this constellation of symptoms are referred to as "stones" by some experts. Complications of this disorder include imprisonment, drug abuse, and alcoholism. Despite their charming appearance, those who suffer from this condition are often impatient, aggressive, and irresponsible. They might make suicidal attempts and experience a variety of somatic problems. It is challenging to distinguish between what they say about themselves that is true and what is false because of their manipulative tendencies.

Causes

There is no recognized cause for ASPD. Environmental and genetic variables might be important. Having the disease may put you at higher risk if you're a man and you:

• Were maltreated as children,
• Grew up with ASPD-afflicted parents
• Grew up with alcoholic parents

Sign and Symptoms

• Having frequent anger
• Being haughty Controlling others
• Using their wit and charm to gain what they want
• Frequent lying
• Stealing
• Behaving aggressively and frequently fighting
• Breaking the law
• Without regard for one's own or others' safety
• Not expressing regret or guilt for actions

Diagnosis

• A conduct disorder diagnosis made before the age of 15, proof of at least three ASPD symptoms since the age of 15, or both
• Observation or recording of ASPD symptoms that don't happen solely
• During manic or schizophrenic episodes (if you have schizophrenia or bipolar disorder)

Treatment

• Psychotherapy: Positive attitudes and habits can be exposed with the use of cognitive behavioral therapy. It can also instruct on how to switch them out with more advantageous ones. Positive, unconscious thoughts and behaviors can become more conscious through psychodynamic psychotherapy. The individual may change as a result of this.
• Medications: There are no drugs that are specifically authorized to treat ASPD. Your physician might advise:
• Antidepressants
• Mood stabilizers
• Antianxiety medications
• Antipsychotic medications

Nursing Management

• Work with the client to enhance coping skills and pinpoint areas that need work.
• Attend to the individual symptoms and requirements of the customer.
• Maintain clear and constant communication.
• The client might require handcuffs, a seclusion or observation room, and one-on-one surveillance.
• Participate the patient in the planning of your treatment.
• Refrain from falling prey to the client's participation in acceptable self-help groups.
• Encourage the client to be accountable for their own actions and the results of those actions.
• Talk about potential environmental and situational triggers, contributing factors, and causes with the client and their family.