Psychopath explains 'grey rage' violence that many of those with the disorder deal with

A psychopath has explained the concept of 'grey rage' anger as well as addressing the misconceptions of psychopathy and violence.

The idea of a psychopath is something which is commonly misunderstood by many. Thanks to the pop culture, depictions such as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho or Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, most people hear the word psychopath and think of your stereotypical cruel and ultra-violent movie villain.

However the reality is a lot more complex.

Known medically as antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and more colloquially by the outdated name of psychopathy, the condition is a personality disorder which impacts a person's ability to feel empathy and remorse. Other ASPD traits can also include having issues with following the law and being easily bored.

Psychopathy is something which is widely misunderstood (Getty Stock Images)

Thanks to the internet, there is a growing platform of people diagnosed with ASPD sharing their experiences and misconceptions of the condition.

One of those people is a woman who goes by the pen name of M.E. Thomas, who recently addressed the idea that all psychopaths are 'dangerous' people in a Q&A session with the Society for the Prevention of Disorders of Aggression.

Thomas started by explaining that she doesn't necessarily consider herself a dangerous person, adding that she thinks the idea that every person with ASPD is predisposed to violence is a 'misconception'.

"I don't think there's a predisposition there, I just think there are certain limitations that normal people would feel... like guilt, shame or whatever," she explained.

"I think if you take all of those things away, do normal people engage in violence too? probably about the same rate.

However, Thomas did admit that a person who has psychopathic traits is more prone to the concept of 'grey rage' - something which she believes can be dangerous.

Revealing that grey rage is a term coined by another psychopath, Thomas explained the mood as something which often occurs when someone has a false sense of authority or authority over you.

Once triggered into a state of 'grey rage', Thomas said a person with ASPD would then feel the need to correct the other person, while also making them 'fear' for their own safety in this situation.

"I will take it to the nth degree, including violence, in order to correct them," she continued.

M.E. Thomas explained the concept of grey rage (Youtube/ SPDA)

"It's a very cold rage... It's almost as if when you're grey raging you feel very not yourself, very not in control. Almost like a fugue state."

Thomas went on to add that she had experienced 'grey rage' a couple of times but had thankfully never been able to get to her 'intended victim in time to do anything'.