If somebody enjoys being mean to other people, could that be considered a mental health problem?

If somebody enjoys being mean to other people, could that be considered a mental health problem?Like if someone enjoys seeing other people suffer, and I don't mean in a "they deserve it" type way, I mean in a way that the person actually feels at ease knowing that they have caused another person to suffer or become angry or sad... could that be considered a mental health problem?

Answer by MuscleMonsters
Yes that is definately a mental health problem and maybe somewhat mixed with very low selfesteem

Answer by Buddy
In some cases yes it is a mental health issue.

Answer by rosiereal
Sometimes it's a disorder, sometimes they are just bum holes.

Answer by James B
yes.....this person definitly needs some help

Answer by Quia
no it's not a mental illness, it's called sadism & it's for psychos, mentally ill people normally get psychotic but they're not psychos. Poeple whose soul is sick.

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