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Irish_Dem

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10. Trump is psychotic? I have big doubts about this diagnosis.
Sat Mar 2, 2024, 10:16 PM
Mar 2024

Narcissists have such a distorted and grandiose sense of self it appears psychotic, almost delusional.
But it is NOT a true psychosis.

Sociopaths are also chronic liars who manipulate and distort for personal gain.
For example it is quite possible that Trump knows full well he is telling lies.
We see the difference in his demeanor in public and while under oath testimony.
He lies without reservation in public, but under oath, he "cannot recall."

So what appears psychotic could just be a sociopath lying for personal gain.

Also a drug induced psychosis is not something that can be used as not guilty by reason of insanity.
It is a self induced temporary detachment from reality. Once the drug is withdrawn the person
is perfectly sane.

I seriously doubt that someone grossly impaired and disorganized by a serious psychotic disorder
could organize a presidential campaign and function to the extent Trump can function.
He is crazy like a fox.

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Trump has that and his indictments aren't helping his mind. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2024 #1
Yes Trump is under a great deal of stress, and he will continue to decline as a result. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #5
He's clearly afflicted with both disorders Deuxcents Mar 2024 #2
I think otherwise, as, I think, so does Dr. Bandy Lee: elleng Mar 2024 #3
You do or do not believe Trump is demented? Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #7
The point I hoped to make in the OP was that Demented and Dementia differ. elleng Mar 2024 #8
I like her and the work she is doing. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #12
Trump is a hot mess in terms of psychopathology. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #4
Right. elleng Mar 2024 #6
Trump is psychotic? I have big doubts about this diagnosis. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #10
Read and listen to Dr. Bandy Lee; elleng Mar 2024 #11
I just don't agree with some of her points. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #13
which may be why the medical/psych community kicked did such a job elleng Mar 2024 #15
I don't think Dr. Lee was kicked around. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #19
Sorry you missed a BIG story about Dr. Bandy Lee's treatment by 'professional' community. elleng Mar 2024 #20
I was only speaking for my cohort group. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #21
Below average intelligence as well. For a long time. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2024 #9
Trump has a street smarts and animal cunning. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #14
He's smart enough to know he's got a lot of backers who would like to turn the USA into the USSR. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2024 #16
Exactly, he is smart enough to bribe and threaten a huge group of supporters. Irish_Dem Mar 2024 #18
Yes and elleng Mar 2024 #17
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