FoxxyBrown1111 said:
Of course not. He is the perfect example of a psychopath. They plan their things for long, feel they are above everybody else. But this arrogant behaviour brings him down: Making everybody an enemy (exception, those he paid), making a stupid comeback because of thinking being untouchable.
One thing that bothers me is when people try to label Lance as a psychopath or sociopath. And it's a silly thing to be bothered about as it's essentially meaningless.. but having three therapists/psychiatrists in the family (including my wife) and having to sit around the table listening to their armchair discussions, I've had to educate myself on the subject of mental illness to some degree.
He's not a sociopath/psychopath (anti-social personality disorder). He doesn't get in physical fights. He does plan ahead. He hasn't had issues with sustaining consistent work. He's not reckless about his own safety.
He doesn't fit the DSM definition for the disorder. Based on public knowledge of his behaviors, he seems to fit Narcissistic personality disorder.
What does the DSM say about that?
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance... check.
2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love... not all of them... but several of these fit.
3. Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)... not sure... hard to tell from public information.
4. Requires excessive admiration... check.
5. Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations... check.
6. Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends... if the stories are true this is a big YES.
7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others... not 100% sure but seems to be an accurate portrayal.
8. Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her... more the latter then the former, but yep.
9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes... ya think?
Obviously being a narcissist doesn't sound as menacing as being a psycopath or sociopath. But it's what he is.