Antisocial personality cannot be diagnosed under the age of 18. However, behaviors that overlap with the antisocial personality structure are diagnosed with Conduct Disorder under the age of eighteen. These people do not conform to social norms and are prone to behaviors such as cheating on others.
They tend to deviate into illegal ways. In Conduct Disorder, there may be behaviors such as bullying, intimidation, stealing in front of someone else, forcing someone to engage in sexual activity, which overlap with Antisocial Personality Disorder. Constantly lying and deceiving people is very common. Inability to control impulses can be seen impulsivity. He wants to reach his wishes immediately. Aggression, constant fighting, tormenting others are common. There is a tendency to have a gun, an interest in guns. He makes speeches that praise violence. Behavioral problems such as running away from school and spending the night outside may occur. He can also be physically cruel to animals.
Despite all this, they do not feel any pangs of conscience. He blames the behavior of the other person for his actions and thinks he deserves it. If these behaviors are carried over to adulthood during adolescence, Conduct Disorder may turn into Antisocial Personality Disorder. Not all young people with Conduct Disorder in adolescence will have Antisocial Personality Disorder. Some improve after puberty. In society, antisocial behavior can sometimes be confused with asocial behavior. When it comes to antisocial, the recessive personality that stays away from people comes to mind. However, antisociality is equivalent to not obeying the social rules of the society.
Behaviors such as extreme anger, aggression, holding grudges and taking revenge during childhood and adolescence may be the first symptoms of antisocial personality disorder seen in adulthood. In addition, he does not feel remorse for his actions, and acts to harm in a planned way. He may also get into trouble with the administration because of behavior problems at school. Complaints may come from teachers and parents. They can be excluded from their circle of friends. Being ostracized further increases his anger and conformity. Early treatment can prevent behaviors from settling. Comorbidities such as impulsivity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression should be treated. They should work together with the family and the school, and their traumatic behavior should be minimized. The family should also be supported in enforcing the rules at home. In addition, drug treatments should be applied when necessary.
