“Narcissists Have Dead Eyes”

Описание: The idea that someone with “dead eyes” or a blank stare can be diagnosed as a narcissist, psychopath, or sociopath is a common myth, but it’s not supported by clinical science. While pop culture often portrays these traits through cold or emotionless expressions, there is no reliable or objective way to diagnose a personality disorder based on eye appearance alone. Psychological conditions like narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder (which includes sociopathy and psychopathy), require careful, evidence-based evaluation involving behavior patterns, history, and emotional responses—not superficial traits like eye contact or facial expression.

Relying on “dead eyes” as a diagnostic shortcut can lead to serious misunderstandings, stigmatization, and mislabeling of people who may simply have reserved, anxious, or neutral expressions. True diagnosis involves nuanced assessment by trained professionals, not snap judgments based on appearance. In short, while body language and eye contact can sometimes give clues to someone’s emotional state, they are far from reliable indicators of complex personality disorders.

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