All The Signs That Can Help You Identify Psychopaths On Social Media

There is a very high chance thay you have had cause to cut someone toxic out of your life, even perhaps on social media because they seem like psychopaths. Whether it’s a distant friend or a close family member, sometimes you realize that a person just isn’t good for you.

If that toxicity stems from personality disorders like psychopathy or narcissism, there are certain behaviours that can help you identify such people, especially with the connection that social media brings. Here are a number of red flags that can help you identify and avoid psychopaths on social media.

The Fake Lifestyle

Narcissists tend to overvalue themselves at the expense of others, while Psychopaths habitually take advantage of others physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, or financially — without remorse.

People with psychopathic or narcissistic traits often adopt false personas and mannerisms while interacting with others, whether in casual conversation or during outrageous monologues. This tendency to show off gives them the chance to test, manipulate, or even vilify others. This is something that gives them off.

Zero To 100 in Three Seconds
What are the chances of you discussing your financial investments, strangest family drama, and medical triumphs within a few minutes of meeting someone? A psychopath or narcissist might.

Stories that make a person seem vulnerable or powerful give off a “movie star” vibe of mystery and intimacy. Intimacy can encourage bonding, and the faster you bond, the sooner they can begin to manipulate you.

However, getting too personal too quickly can be a two-way street. It won’t hurt you to learn way too much about a person within minutes of meeting, but it becomes a problem when that person starts to learn too much about you.

If you get a bunch of rapid-fire personal questions, then the goal is to get you to over-share back. This is a ploy to get you to reveal your biggest problems in life, and once those are out in the open, they will conveniently offer to help.

Repetition Is Their Watchword
Remember that extremely personal story they told you? They will continue to repeat the exact same self-serving or boastful story, maybe even word-for-word. If it sounds like they’re reading a script, it’s because they are, essentially.

They Ask For “Special” Favours
This is especially important as it is one of the most important ways of diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder. Narcissists and psychopaths will most likely ask you for a “special” favour not because of need, but because they feel entitled to your time and effort.

You might even literally hear the word “special” in the request, as if you’re the lucky recipient of a unique privilege. While it may seem harmless at first, the minute you show them you can ne easily controlled or manipulated, is when they start requesting more from you.

Remember that the things psychopaths and narcissists say at first aren’t necessarily “mean”. A lot of the time their statements are calculated to make them appear unpredictable. Internally, a psychopath doesn’t actually like you.

The Power Is Yours
You don’t have to worry about memorizing this list; you can also trust your instincts. The defining trait of a psychopath or narcissist is a lack of emotional empathy. People with these disorders can’t completely fake empathy, and your subconscious will pick up on that.

If you feel uncomfortable around someone, then trust your instincts and move on. You can choose to block them on social media and maybe even report them.