"O.J. SIMPSON IS NOT A SOCIOPATH--HE IS A CLASSIC NARCISSIST"
BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS
Over the past several days, I have heard Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and "Wannabe Mental Health Experts" diagnose O.J. Simpson as a sociopath.
None of their diagnoses can be considered 100% accurate, and that includes what I am about to say. In order to place your trust in a diagnosis, the Psychologist must first perform a face to face interview with the "Identified Patient," and cull data from collateral sources, if any exists. These sources can be family members, progress notes of former therapists, psychological/psychiatric evals, or reports from law enforcement, which includes probation/parole officers. Saying that your diagnosis is "ironclad," just because you have gotten information from television reports, is foolish at best!
O.J. Simpson "Is Not A Sociopath." A sociopath has been described in the literature as someone who can "Walk On Snow, And Never Leave A Foot Print." A sociopath, or antisocial individual is as cunning as they come. Many a therapists, attorney, police officer has been fooled by a sociopath. I recall recently an attorney who helped a prisoner escape from jail. She had falled in love with the guy. I would bet that this guy is a bonafide sociopath!
It is said that the sociopath lacks a conscious. I have worked with a number of these people. One of the first things that they will do, is try to get into the psychologist's good graces. They will heap praise after praise on the therapist. In other words, be equipped with, (1) A shovel, and (2) Long boots. You will be shoveling a lot of manure!
The sociopath does not come to his senses, until he is an old man: And he is burned out, tired of using and abusing people. The sociopath comes to this conclusion, because he is tired of spending years behind bars. My last psychopath(SAME AS SCIOPATH), was a Black man in his late 50's. He told me, "Doc, I've Had Enough: I'm Not Going Back To Jail." This man had spent years in the famed New York State Prison known as, "Attica." He was even there during the riots in the 1970's. A number of prison guards and prisoners were killed when State Police stormed the prison and reclaimed it from inmates.
A sociopath is a vicious animal. In some macabre way, he gets a thrill out of physically hurting people. The thrill is heightened when someone dies. The serial killer, Arthur Shawcross, was a sociopath. Some of the rituals that he performed after killing his victims are too disgusting for me to print in this column. Each and every sociopath that I've worked with has spent years in jail. This is not the case with O.J. Simpson. If Simpson were a genuine sociopath, he would have been in jail long before now. I understand that some of you would say that he would have been in jail for the murders of Nicole Simpson Brown and Ron Goldman, if the jury didn't have their heads up their butts. Keep in mind, this is one case. Yes, it is serious, and I do not in any way wish to come across as playing down the seriousness of Simpson brutally killing these two people. I am only saying that if O.J. Simpson were a true sociopath, he would have screwed up right after being exonerated of the double murders. He would have been doing hard time, years ago.
So, what is the diagnosis that I would ascribe to this idiot? Well, since "Idiot" is not an official DSM-IV diagnosis, I would say that O.J. Simpson is a dyed-in-the wool "Narcissistic Personality Disordered Individual." The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual IV, the book that psycholgists use as a source for diagnosing patients, describes a narcissist as having:
"A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthoood and present in a variety of contexts"
The DSM-IV notes that in order for a person to meet the criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, five of the following must be observed:
* Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
* Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty or ideal love
* 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)
* requires excessive admiration
* Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., has unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatmnt or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
* Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
* Lacks empathy: Is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
* Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
* Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors of attitudes
The DSM-IV speaks of arrogance and a sense of entitlement. These are the words of O.J. Simpson after he and his goons broke into a Las Vegas hotel room, seeking to recover his alleged stolen sports memorabilia:
"Don't let nobody out this room. Motherf....s! Think you can steal my S... and sell it? You know this s... ain't over with, though, It ain't over with. I'll f... you, f...er"
Lest we forget, O.J. Simpson is a Hall of Fame football player. He was a great running back! No one in their right mind would dispute that. However, his fame brought out the arrogance in this man. Each of the DSM-IV's criteria for Narcissistc Personality Disorder, fits Simpson like "A Glove," no pun intended. This is a man who for years, got whatever he wanted. He was rich beyond any of our imaginations. He could have the woman of his choosing. The evidence is clear that he has had countless women.
O.J. and his hoods broke into that Las Vegas hotel room, because this stupid man is a raging narcissist. He truly believes that he should have what he wants, when he "Demands It."
It would appears that Mr. Simpson will no longer push people around. It looks like the "Juice Will Be Squeezed And Stuck In A Jail For A Long, Long Time."
Narcissist, Narcissist, Thy Name Is "Stupid, aka, Orenthal James Simpson!"
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Category
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Personality Disorders
Etiology
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Like most personality disorders, there are many factors that may contribute to the development of symptoms. Because the symptoms are long lasting, the idea that symptoms begin to emerge in childhood or at least adolescence is well accepted. The negative consequences of such symptoms, however, may not show themselves until adulthood.
Symptoms
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The symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder revolve around a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and sense of entitlement. Often individuals feel overly important and will exaggerate achievements and will accept, and often demand, praise and admiration despite worthy achievements. They may be overwhelmed with fantasies involving unlimited success, power, love, or beauty and feel that they can only be understood by others who are, like them, superior in some aspect of life.
There is a sense of entitlement, of being more deserving than others based solely on their superiority. These symptoms, however, are a result of an underlying sense of inferiority and are often seen as overcompensation. Because of this, they are often envious and even angry of others who have more, receive more respect or attention, or otherwise steal away the spotlight.
Treatment
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Treatment for this disorder is very rarely sought. There is a limited amount of insight into the symptoms, and the negative consequences are often blamed on society. In this sense, treatment options are limited. Some research has found long term insight oriented therapy to be effective, but getting the individual to commit to this treatment is a major obstacle.
Prognosis
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Prognosis is limited and based mainly on the individual's ability to recognize their underlying inferiority and decreased sense of self worth. With insight and long term therapy, the symptoms can be reduced in both number and intensity.
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