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What Clinical disorder does Trump have? (Original Post) brettdale Jan 2020 OP
They should name this one after him, whatever it is jberryhill Jan 2020 #1
It's complicated because there are three or four disorders that overlap Brother Buzz Jan 2020 #2
untreatable assholism.... dhill926 Jan 2020 #3
TFU...Terminal Fucked-upedness...nt Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #4
Narcissist Personality Disorder liberalmediaaddict Jan 2020 #5
Malignant Narcissistic Sociopath nt UniteFightBack Jan 2020 #6
Well, in 2016 we heard from his "doctor" that... caraher Jan 2020 #7
We are going to need a DSM-V... 3catwoman3 Jan 2020 #8
NPD leads to Dementia PandoraAwakened Jan 2020 #9
The standard diagnosis that people discuss with Trump's symptoms is Narcissistic Personality D/O Caliman73 Jan 2020 #10
+1 moondust Jan 2020 #12
One difference with psychopathy. Caliman73 Jan 2020 #17
Suggesting psychopathy... moondust Jan 2020 #18
APD is just another way to say criminal kurtcagle Jan 2020 #14
True, but as with other personality disorders it is how the person relates to the world. Caliman73 Jan 2020 #16
Classic Dark Triad - Malignant Narcissism alittlelark Jan 2020 #11
Why not multiple pathologies? Cirque du So-What Jan 2020 #13
It might be easier to ask what he doesn't have. Aristus Jan 2020 #15
DJT is not mental. At all. KentuckyWoman Jan 2020 #19
All of them. Doreen Jan 2020 #20
Compulsive Asshole Syndrome NCLefty Jan 2020 #21
Rectal craniopathy? struggle4progress Jan 2020 #22

Brother Buzz

(36,444 posts)
2. It's complicated because there are three or four disorders that overlap
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 11:26 PM
Jan 2020

Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung have been drinking copious amounts of beer trying to sort it out to no avail.

liberalmediaaddict

(766 posts)
5. Narcissist Personality Disorder
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 11:40 PM
Jan 2020

And as an added bonus he's also developed early Frontotemporal Dementia. Good times!

PandoraAwakened

(905 posts)
9. NPD leads to Dementia
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 11:51 PM
Jan 2020

Yes, everyone knows the Orange Dotard is narcissistic.

But, some may not realize this is actually a clinical disorder: NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder).

There are different "types" of this disorder and as another poster accurately noted, the type tRump suffers from is Malignant NPD, which is, unfortunately, the most harmful form.

There is no known cure for NPD and the inevitable path of this disorder is dementia.

I would argue that tRump was already at early-stage dementia when he was "installed" to squat in the Oval Office. Every action he's taken since, including this babbling word salad, indicates he' is clearly further along in his march to full-stage dementia.

BTW, I would also suggest that many of those who are "closest" to this very sick man have their own disorder: It's called Machiavellian Personality Disorder. Look it up

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)
10. The standard diagnosis that people discuss with Trump's symptoms is Narcissistic Personality D/O
Sat Jan 25, 2020, 11:56 PM
Jan 2020

I am thinking that he is also a likely candidate for Anti-Social Personality disorder. The two share some similarities, including an inflated sense of self importance, and lack of empathy for others. Trump's lying and his lack of sense of social propriety, as well as both petty and major criminality leans me toward APD. Of course he could have both. I bet if we look back at his past we would see some problems with the law and likely cruelty to animals, which would be indicators of APD. Had he been born more recently he would have likely had a diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder to boot.

He is not a mentally well person.


We often use him as an example with our children, when they are complaining about wanting the latest toy or gadget. We say, "Look at Donald Trump, he supposedly has money, he has power, but he is not a happy man. You never see him laugh or really smile. He is an example that having things and having money does not make you happy. He was rich growing up, but he did not have the love of his parents and family. He doesn't understand what love and acceptance is. The best gift we can give you is our love and our time because you are important to us. Giving you all the toys you want and not setting limits and spending time with you will just turn you into a Trump and we don't want that."

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)
17. One difference with psychopathy.
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 01:03 AM
Jan 2020

Psychopaths can typically regulate their emotions better, or at least hide them better. Think Ted Bundy or BTK who were typically able to blend in as "normal" people while committing heinous crimes.

Trump is an emotional mess. I would say he is a sociopath rather than psychopath.

moondust

(19,993 posts)
18. Suggesting psychopathy...
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 01:21 AM
Jan 2020
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According to British psychologist Kevin Dutton, the top four career choices for psychopaths are CEO, attorney, media personality and salesperson.
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http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackmccullough/2019/12/09/the-psychopathic-ceo/#efcd578791e3

Trump matches 3 out of 4.

Of course there's some overlap between these conditions and they may mutate over time.

kurtcagle

(1,604 posts)
14. APD is just another way to say criminal
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 12:51 AM
Jan 2020

Anti-social personality disorder means that he gets a thrill out of breaking the rules. Not only does he feel that laws do not apply to him, but he gets an emotional high from deliberately breaking the law. He has no respect for any authority. APDs don't commit crimes for the money, but for the power and thrill of giving the finger to the authorities - they use the money that they gain from their capers to just commit ever more audacious crimes. They are also almost completely amoral: they see nothing wrong with inflicting pain over others and encourage that behavior in others. They also use blackmail whenever they can, and again find blackmailing a way of exerting both pain and power over others.

Caliman73

(11,738 posts)
16. True, but as with other personality disorders it is how the person relates to the world.
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 12:59 AM
Jan 2020

Your description sounds like an apt description of what Trump is like. Though he likes for people to perceive him as wealthy, he does appear to be driven by the thrill of power and breaking rules. He is sadistic and amoral. He seems to hurt people for the thrill.

KentuckyWoman

(6,688 posts)
19. DJT is not mental. At all.
Sun Jan 26, 2020, 01:21 AM
Jan 2020

He is just another overly entitled rich white guy. He is a parasite. He feeds off the hard work and misfortunes of others. A coward a bully and a liar.

He isn't anything special. He is lazy, arrogant, and dishonest. There is nothing wrong with that a few rounds with Mohammed Ali wouldn't fix.

He isn't ill. You can't fix him. The Grim Reaper will rid us of this one someday. Eventually the 99% will go all French Revolution on the whole lot of them.

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