If sociopaths have had access to your cell phone, computers, and other devices, they may install spyware to monitor your communications, or key loggers to steal your passwords. The first thing you should do when you leave a sociopath is run a credit check on yourself. When sociopaths have access to your financial accounts or records, they may steal your money, run up your credit cards or steal you identity and open accounts in your name. If you have ever seen the sociopath engage in violence, whether towards people, animals or property, take precautions.
The sociopath may fly into a rage and do the unthinkable. When someone is physically abusive, the most dangerous time for you is when you are leaving the relationship. Unfortunately, some sociopaths are vindictive and violent. If the person is not serious, you have called the bluff. If the person is serious, let the professionals deal with it.
Either way, the best thing you can do is call 911. If the sociopath you’re breaking up with threatens suicide, he or she is either serious, or trying to make you feel guilty so that you don’t leave. You are not responsible for the sociopath’s actions.
