Seven types of female psychopathy

The phenomenon of psychopathy is usually analyzed using the example of a couple consisting of a victim and a tyrant. This creates the false impression that this is an exclusively male pathology. However, this disorder can affect both men and women. However, female psychopathy is considered far more monstrous. This is because women’s emotional makeup is more complex and operates much more subtly. While with a man, everything is relatively clear—he attacks, the victim suffers—female violence can take on very subtle and disguised forms. A bomb hidden in a flower basket is no less dangerous; it can simply go unnoticed for a long time.

A woman’s psychopathic disorder may go undetected for a long time, not only by her coworkers but also by people in close relationships with her. Only after a considerable period of time do they begin to notice that something is wrong with her. This is because psychopathy does not require the presence of pronounced cognitive or behavioral characteristics. These people can adapt quite effectively to society, stand out for their high intellectual abilities, and achieve significant success.

What impression does a psychopathic woman make?

Generally, a psychopathic woman can be described as not only sensible, but also “smart.” Understanding her train of thought is quite difficult. She can present herself in such a way that people listen to her open-mouthed. She is characterized by an irresistible craving for psycho-emotional excitement. Wherever she is, passions constantly rage, dramas unfold, ups and downs occur. It seems as if the world revolves around her, and peace is only a dream. She enters into relationships without difficulty or hesitation, which in some cases leads to promiscuity. At the same time, she completely lacks the will to work on these beliefs; only her partner must make the effort. If she does start a family, it consists of deeply unhappy people. She dislikes rules and restrictions and is impulsive. She prefers a simple job or living at someone else’s expense. She achieves her own goals through manipulation and easily loses her temper. She holds grudges for a very long time and never remembers those she has wronged.

The main signs of female psychopathy:

• A tendency toward conflict – where she is never at peace – when she arrives at work, she starts an affair, and when she returns home, she creates a scandal. She always twists the situation so that everyone becomes guilty, excluding her.
• A complete lack of empathy – this woman has no ability to understand the inner world of others, to empathize with them, or to put herself in their shoes. She suffers absolutely no loss from this lack of skill; her attitude toward others is permeated with callousness and indifference.
• Intolerance of frustration – she navigates life guided only by her own needs and experiences intense emotions if they cannot be immediately realized. Delayed pleasure is not for her; all demands must be met here and now.
• Unwillingness to take responsibility for her actions – after committing some mean act, she minimizes or completely denies any personal involvement. And if someone grabs her hand, she worries not because she did something wrong, but because she was caught.
• Inability to build relationships – for her, the other person, with their own desires and needs, is not present. For her, the other person is solely a means to an end, a thing needed as long as it can be used. And she doesn’t build relationships with things.
• Aggression – at times, she finds it very difficult to restrain her impulses, which results in uncontrollable outbursts of rage. The most insignificant event can trigger this.
• Inability to build relationships – for her, the personality of another, with subjective desires and needs, does not exist. For her, another is only a means of achieving a goal, a thing that is necessary as long as it can be used. And she does not establish relationships with things.

This is the general portrait of a woman – a psychopath. Looking more broadly, there are seven variations of psychopathic functioning. They are directly related to character accentuations, and their characteristics can be present in a person who has not crossed the threshold of psychopathy. The difference is that while in an ordinary person these may represent individual character traits that form their uniqueness on a psychological level, in a psychopath, the mental apparatus is affected. At the psychotic level, these characteristic traits manifest themselves much more grotesquely and acutely, completely dominating the personality.

Seven Faces of Female Psychopathy:

The Paranoid Psychopath is characterized by inflated self-esteem, astonishing stubbornness, and egoism. Apart from her own opinions, only incorrect ones are present. Overvalued decisions prevail over her experiences. For example, the idea of ​​justice, which she strives to restore at any cost. Even if this justice is of no use to anyone right now, or if it will harm far more people than it will benefit, if it sets a goal, nothing and no one can stop it; it will march over heads and corpses alike.

The paranoid psychopath is in a constant, hostile confrontation with the outside world. Endless conflicts and scandals are her environment, and she feels at home in them like a fish in water. She is distinguished by her extreme straightforwardness, unfazed by the emotions her “truth” evokes in her opponent. If true enemies are absent, she will inevitably invent them. Resolving conflicts with her is difficult; she is extremely vindictive and vindictive. If she fails to achieve an absolute victory in the moment, she will certainly try to get even later. In relationships, she is extremely jealous, sometimes to the point of fanaticism.

The Hysterical Psychopath is the most colorful representative of this continuum. It is practically impossible to miss her. And this is no coincidence, as her primary goal is to attract attention to herself at any cost. Her daily life is a never-ending show in which she is the star. She creates dramatic situations and experiences them herself, attracting a huge audience to the process. She needs to be known, admired, hated, and loved. On this stage, fantasy often replaces reality.

The hysterical psychopath’s driving force is emotion, which often leads her to act contrary to common sense. She typically exhibits artificial, unnatural behavior, boastful displays of her emotions, and the appropriation of non-existent qualities. She builds herself a pedestal to prove to herself that she is more important and significant than everyone else. She uses a limitless array of manipulations, forcing the very feelings she desires in those around her, hoping for more applause. If this is not possible, she descends into severe emotional states and can vent her anger on anyone nearby.

Excitable psychopath – characterized by acute, explosive emotional reactions. Anyone who finds themselves in her immediate vicinity is unenviable. Absolutely anything can become a pretext for aggression. Developing a course of action with her that avoids fits of rage is unrealistic. What doesn’t anger her now will inevitably do so tomorrow. And if the real provocation doesn’t exist, she’ll create one in her imagination. But her anger fades as quickly as it appears. One minute she’s had the opportunity to scream like a madman and threaten every punishment for daring to cross her path, now she’s smiling as if nothing has happened. Furthermore, she never apologizes to anyone she’s offended, and, by and large, doesn’t think she’s offended anyone. Like all people on the psychotic spectrum, she doesn’t perceive others as fully-fledged objects, endowed with feelings and emotions.

The excitable psychopath is absolutely convinced of her own rightness and is ready to argue until she’s hoarse if anyone says she’s wrong. The presence of compelling arguments against her is irrelevant. In an argument, her inner goal is to wipe her opponent off the face of the earth.

A schizoid psychopath is characterized by extreme secrecy and isolation. It’s possible to know her for years and yet know nothing about her. She seems to live in her own isolated world, detached from reality. She is extremely sensitive to any attempts to penetrate these self-imposed boundaries. In difficult situations, she displays heightened vulnerability and painful experiences. However, internally, she is very hostile to society, despotic, and emotionally limited. In relationships with others, she displays coldness and is completely unconcerned about others’ troubles. In some cases, she may essentially stop communicating with anyone.

A schizoid psychopath is distinguished by a unique, highly unconventional way of thinking. This allows her to achieve success in rather narrow fields. Therefore, such characters are often considered unique experts.

Affective psychopath. This type is divided into two varieties: hypothymic and hyperthymic.

• The hypothymic affective psychopath is characterized by a consistently depressed mood. She rarely interacts with others, and if she does engage in conversation, it’s unbearable. All her words and thoughts are filled with discontent and pessimism; for her, everything in this world is not good, and the future threatens with even darker possibilities. She conveys her personal negative outlook on life to the masses whenever possible, so it’s not surprising that her circle of friends and acquaintances is small.
• The hyperthymic psychopath imagines the opposite of the previous type. She is constantly in a slightly elevated mood and radiates optimism. She takes a very active approach to life, trying to be everywhere and participate in everything. She is overly self-confident and often takes on tasks that are beyond her capabilities, trying her hand at activities for which she has no aptitude. This often attracts the attention of others, and her actions seem pure madness to them. She is prone to lying in communication, often making promises she has no intention of keeping.

Asthenic Psychopath – This woman’s strength lies in her weakness and helplessness. Therefore, with her own impotence and inability to do anything, she can drive anyone crazy. Rare periods of excitement alternate with periods of extreme exhaustion. She is extremely indecisive and, at any opportunity, tries to hand over responsibility for her life to someone else. Her aggression is passive; she heartlessly burdens others with her problems and the emotion of guilt for their poor handling of them. She is overwhelmed with uncontrollable anxiety and infects everyone nearby with this negative state. She also reacts excessively to even the gentlest and most constructive criticism. She tires very quickly of various life situations; every activity is too difficult for her.

Her psychotic reactions reach their peak when making important decisions. Doubts tear her apart; unable to decide which way to go, she can remain at a crossroads for a long time. Or rather, she will vacillate until someone comes along and makes the decision for her. This person automatically falls into the risk group; it is they who will be to blame for the decision being wrong.

An unstable psychopath is in the most infantile position. She is weak-willed and susceptible, which systematically influences “bad company.” She can easily be drawn into less than desirable activities that can lead to serious problems. She is prone to various addictions and therefore lacks constant control. She enjoys an idle lifestyle and can be known as the life of the party, despite being completely indifferent to others. She has no desire to study or work, yet she lives lavishly. She loves spending money, and she does so completely recklessly. For example, she can spend her entire salary in a single day on friends and entertainment. She lives for today and doesn’t think about tomorrow. Anyone who decides to have an intimate relationship with her will have to come to terms with the fact that from now on they are raising someone else’s ill-behaved child.

A psychopathic personality in your immediate environment is a reason to be constantly on guard. You can expect anything from them. To satisfy their personal needs, they are capable of driving a tank over someone else’s fate. Both their own and others suffer because of them. Don’t think that if you’re on friendly terms with them, they’ll necessarily spare you. They may only act sweet for a moment, hoping to strike again. She’s uncomfortable with the atmosphere of euphoria and composure, and she’ll try to destroy it by any means necessary. War is her element. Whether it’s nuclear or cold depends on her personality type. The worst psychopath is a mother. It’s a mistake to think she doesn’t love other people’s children, but she loves her own dearly. She hates everyone.

Is it curable? No, it’s not a disease that develops and ends. It’s a stable condition that accompanies a person throughout life and doesn’t undergo any significant transformations. Furthermore, a psychopath will never admit that anything is wrong with her or ask for help. She has no motivation to change the “way of life” that brings her certain benefits. She’s perfectly content with the world revolving around her. The suffering of her loved ones also doesn’t bother her too much; she honestly believes that it’s their problem and therefore they “need treatment.” She only sees a doctor if psychosis develops. And even then, she’s not seeing a psychologist, but a psychiatrist, and refuses treatment even after the slightest relief. Medication is ineffective for her, as it only alleviates the patient’s symptoms without addressing the underlying character pathology.

The ones who truly need a psychologist’s help are her family. Close collaboration with such a woman completely exhausts the nervous system, destroys self-esteem, and leads to the development of depressive and anxiety disorders. Therefore, if you find someone in your life who exhibits the above-mentioned characteristics, it’s best not to neglect psychological counseling.