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Sat Feb 22, 2020, 06:25 PM

Feb 2020

Psychosis is defined as detachment from reality, and since malignant narcissism, psychopathy, and sociopathy can be seen as defects in coping mechanisms, extreme pressure will make them more prone to psychotic spirals. For example, extreme narcissism can lead one to have such difficulty coping with normal human limitations, that one must create an alternative reality where one is superhuman, an expert in all fields, and even heaven-sent.

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DU Exclusive: Interview with Dr. Bandy X. Lee ! [View all] H2O Man Feb 2020 OP

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"A Duty to Warn" vs. "First Do No Harm" Mike 03 Feb 2020 #82

Excellent point but there are professionals in other spheres who need to stop him malaise Feb 2020 #83

Perhaps mental health professionals are consulting privately with persons in a position to Mike 03 Feb 2020 #85

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"Professionals in other spheres" Mike 03 Feb 2020 #86

It will come down to the American people in all spheres and their institutions malaise Feb 2020 #87

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