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loyalsister

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19. Worse, he brings out the ugly all over

Reply to RKP5637 (Original post)

Mon Aug 1, 2016, 01:22 PM

Aug 2016

Using mental illness in a effort to discredit him says more about people who live with mental illness. Transferring the stigma so many people suffere to Trump gives haters credibility when they express hate towards ordinary citizens who live with mental illnesses.

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A neuroscientist explains: Trump has a mental disorder that makes him a dangerous world leader [View all] RKP5637 Jul 2016 OP

Yup. And there isn't anyone who works mental health who should tell you different. MichiganVote Jul 2016 #1

"Donald Trump is very much like Gollum from Lord of the Rings... pinboy3niner Jul 2016 #2

That's Erdogan of Turkey. roamer65 Aug 2016 #15

Patently obvious. Let's hope the message gets to his supporters in time. n/t. lindysalsagal Jul 2016 #3

Sadly, I think it will go over the heads of many of his supporters. He appeals to a certain RKP5637 Jul 2016 #7

He appeals to the Right Wing Authoritarian Follower personality type: Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #13

This, sums it up exceptionally well! Really should be a top level OP, maybe you've already RKP5637 Aug 2016 #25

his supporters are in dire need of mental health checkups too Skittles Jul 2016 #8

yup!! ailsagirl Jul 2016 #11

like kind mental incapacity. lonestarnot Aug 2016 #17

K&R smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #4

I thnk he has some HPD thrown in the mix as well. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #5

“...may have overestimated his anger management skills.” 3catwoman3 Jul 2016 #6

This should be required... 3catwoman3 Jul 2016 #9

Definitely!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2016 #10

I think he has Borderline Personality Disorder, which expands on narcissism in a more negative light TheBlackAdder Jul 2016 #12

K & R Koinos Jul 2016 #14

I think he also displays antisocial personality traits as well meow2u3 Aug 2016 #16

But, he is a 'super-salesman' and.... CanSocDem Aug 2016 #18

Worse, he brings out the ugly all over loyalsister Aug 2016 #19

I'm surprised that a doctor who personally examined Trump would come out publicly hughee99 Aug 2016 #20

Trump is a case that is so extreme an armchair psychiatrist can make an accurate diagnosis. Vinca Aug 2016 #21

could be a touch of this, too: Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #22

Quite interesting read!!! There is definitely something more going on with him than just being a RKP5637 Aug 2016 #26

I wonder if Kim Jon Un has the same disorder? Initech Aug 2016 #23

It's a shame the DSM doesn't just come right out and recognize "Asshole". Buns_of_Fire Aug 2016 #24