Can sociopaths have major depression?

It is possible, but not all can. Sociopaths are individuals so it depends on the sociopath. However, depression for sociopaths is not the same for nts. Sociopaths can feel the physical effects of depression, such as being unmotivated. Sociopaths however, can't feel the emotional effects like suicidal ideations. read more

All serial killers, and therefore sociopaths score extremely high in major depression. In fact major depression is probably a precursor to sociopathy. Sociopaths almost always have troubled pasts, which can cause major depression. Major depression generally has a lot to do with self anger, guilt ect, and is a disease. read more