Books Sociopath: A Memoir  by Ph.D. Patric Gagne (Author)

"Sociopath: A Memoir" by Patric Gagne is a candid and insightful personal account of living with sociopathy. From a young age, Patric knew she was different: she lacked many emotional experiences typical to others, such as fear, guilt, and empathy. This emotional void led her to behaviors like lying, stealing, and occasional violence as she struggled to find meaning and fill the "nothingness" she felt inside.

In college, Patric officially identified as a sociopath, a diagnosis historically misunderstood and stigmatized. Despite prevailing beliefs that sociopathy is untreatable, she sought to challenge stereotypes that portray sociopaths as inherently dangerous or monstrous. Her memoir details a journey of self-discovery, showing how she has learned to cope with her condition through therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, and support from relationships.