9 Ways to Spot a Sadist

Psychotherapy: More specifically, cognitive-behavioral therapy can help these individuals recognize patterns and learn better, healthier ways to deal with them. Cognitive restructuring may also help the individual identify and overcome these harmful thought patterns.

• Medication: Sometimes, antidepressant medications are prescribed to balance brain chemicals as well as reduce impulsive behavior. Similarly, anti-androgenic drugs are at times prescribed to suppress the individual’s .....drive.