A friend of mine was trying to explain to me exactly what it is. It sounded very normal and vague so I wikipedia'd it. Apparently the only requirement is that you are a somewhat flawed human being to suffer from it...
Three or more of the following are required:[1]
- Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest;
- Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeatedly lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure;
- Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead;
- Irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults;
- Reckless disregard for safety of self or others;
- Consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations;
- Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another.
- Persistent lying or stealing
- Recurring difficulties with the law
- Tendency to violate the rights and boundaries of others
- Substance abuse
- Aggressive, often violent behavior; prone to getting involved in fights
- A persistent agitated or depressed feeling (dysphoria)
- Inability to tolerate boredom
- Disregard for the safety of self or others
- A childhood diagnosis of conduct disorders - this is not a symptom but "a history of"
- Lack of remorse, related to hurting others
- Superficial charm
- Impulsiveness
- A sense of extreme entitlement
- Inability to make or keep friends
- Recklessness, impulsivity[4][5]
Sounds to me like a relatively normal alcoholic wanted to be diagnosed with something so they made up a disease.
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