Every time the party's left raises their little pointy heads and makes noises....this stuff happens.

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141. I've had to do quite a bit of research into these things

for, like you, self-defense and healing. I've done quite a bit of research into NPD as well as ASPD and feel reasonably clear on them. I'm reluctant to diagnose people, but when all the factors line up, it's hard to ignore.

I'm not sure she's a sociopath and am leaning against it. However, she could easily, easily, be NPD, which has some traits in common with ASPD. About a month ago a very nice, somewhat new, DUer made the NPD claim for her and posted the symptoms/signs, but they did so at a time when this site was prickly with alert stalking and I suggested they delete, which they did. Still not sure it's safe to post the list, so I'll give this link (check out the "DSM criteria," 9 traits): http://outofthefog.website/personality-disorders-1/2015/12/6/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd

I've read a ton of stuff on NPD, but this short, clear list is the best I've seen.

So, anyway, you can decide for yourself.