thanks for clearing that up, i was a bit worried. as for the childhood accident, i havent had one, but i just took an online personality disorder test (which i'm aware is not an official method of diagnosis, but it shed some light on things.)and my results were along the lines of borderline personality disorder, avoidence disorder and OCD. i guess i should've realized that without the emotionless symptom of psycopathy theres no way i could be, but i was freaking out a bit. and after a bit of thought about my supposed semi-emotional state, (and as i said, i wasnt thinking clearly, once i snapped out of it i was able to realize this fairly quickly.) its not so much that i dont feel as much, its more that i dont express my feelings. i was worried because i have many other "quirks" that could be discribed as psycopathic, i wont go into detail cause i'm a bit ashamed, and those contibuted to my fears of being a psycopath. i feel a bit silly that i made a big deal out of things, but i suppose its hard enough being a 16 year old girl without dealing with possibly being messed up in the head. anyway, thanks for your help.
(god i ramble alot...:P)

Lauren,

I don't believe remorse and regret are so different. Remorse is a species of regret for ones own action, to be clear.

Psychopaths tend to be very emotional, actually.

I suggest you read these articles by Dr. Robert
http://askdrrobert.dr-robert.com/sociopath.html
http://www.askdrrobert.dr-robert.com/valuesandmorals.html
http://www.askdrrobert.dr-robert.com/childofsociopath.html
http://www.askdrrobert.dr-robert.com/twopsychopaths.html

please let us know what you think of them

thats interesting, i always thought all psycopaths were sort of emotionally deaf. as for the articles, i havent read them yet as i have to work soon. ( at mcdonalds. for six hours. sorry in advance if i hang myself and am unable to read them altogether.) also i apreciate you wanting to know my opinion, no adults- I'm assuming you're one, correct me if I'm wrong- ever ask the opinion of someone my age, thinking I'm not smart enough to give a good one, purely based on how young I am. its a little infuriating.

Yeah, I pretty much thought that I was going to have to develop a disorder just to deal with that fact when I was your age. Your welcome.

The articles are pretty much the best thing I've ever read on the topic of soci/psychopathy. A good whetstone if you really think you might be one. And informative if you're not, as you'll most likely meet one at some point.

I am an adult. And I am sorry about McDonalds. Now THAT will make you psychopathic.

I find these "articles" on psychopaths amusing. What little research has been done has been, for the most part, with PRISON population. Stupid criminals go to prison. I would serve maximum sentence that my country allows if my trespasses would come to light but i've never even stepped into a courtroom. People really need to stop thinking movies depict my kind accurately. Even Dr. Robert says that he's experience is mostly with prisoners, again the stupid criminals or those that can't handle their impulses.

I've watched many documentaries and programmes and mostly i just laugh because they handpick the most violent or sadistic cases they can find. Oh well, i guess you need your boogiemen to sell those guns.

Also, you're 16. You brain is starting to take shape and your personality is starting to form. Don't be afraid of everything that differs from your friends or people your age. If you, after serious consideration, think (not feel) that you need help then seek it but don't go to the doctor to look for a pill to make you "normal". Normal is an illusion, everyone is crazy, specially in their teens, in some way.