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Heh, way ahead of you I already read trough those threads
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Though probably not impossible, ASPD and AS is like night and day, and I have a hard time imagine how those would coexist. If I'm correct, you've not sought an official diagnosis for either AS or ASPD, and from own experience it's easy to label oneself without giving it enough thought. At one point in my life, I thought of myself as having anti social tendencies with a hint of social anxiety. However I quickly realized that I didn't fit the criterias except for 'lack of' empathy. I'm usually carefull with labels, be it myself or others - but it had to more about my negative view on AS and current interest in ASPD at that time. I thought i'd be better of in the role as predator than prey, enjoying the thought of being without conscience or guilt, yet not get in any trouble cuz I could controll my urges - it's empowering. But I do have a conscience, and is more of a prey than a predator - though I've learned to be cynical, alert and emotionally detached. I think you might be in doubt, though your posts reek of narcissism (though you acknowledge some of your weak sides), you often contradict yourself - and seem to me as a (not very convincing) attempt to appear confident and in controll. Of course these are only assumptions, but honestly you don't seem like a full-blown sociopath to me. I've been called manipulative, though I disagree and take no pleasure in manipulating or deceiving others - i'm not unable to use certain types of manipulation techniques. You can have aspergers, yet be manipulative to some extent, lie as well, but it's not very common.
If you have AS, you probably wouldn't be a 'master manipulator' as you call yourself . If you do indeed have AS (I recommend an official diagnose), you should reconsider your abilities to manipulate others - you're probably above average at the very best. Just my 42 cents, I didn't take the time to analyze all your posts, but it wouldn't matter anyway as neither of us are qualified to conclude on this matter, we'll leave this to professionals.
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