Experts say Donald Trump has personality disorder
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I would agree. It would seem to be the same personality disorder which affected Hitler.
What it doesn't explain is all his dopey followers.
It just shows that if he wasn't so despicable that even the conservatives can't get behind him, then he couldv'e won President for real.
What it doesn't explain is all his dopey followers.
It just shows that if he wasn't so despicable that even the conservatives can't get behind him, then he couldv'e won President for real.
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If you look at the DSM-5 and review what the Donald has said so far the personality disorder is much worse than this one.
I think borderline personality sums it up much better.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/the-10-personality-disorders
4. Antisocial personality disorder
Cluster B comprises antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcis- sistic personality disorders. Until psychiatrist Kurt Schneider (1887-1967) broadened the concept of personality disorder to include those who ‘suffer from their abnormality’, personality disorder was more or less synonymous with antisocial personality disorder. Antisocial PD is much more common in men than in women, and is characterized by a callous unconcern for the feelings of others. The person disregards social rules and obligations, is irritable and aggressive, acts impulsively, lacks guilt, and fails to learn from experience. In many cases, he has no difficulty finding relationships—and can even appear superficially charming (the so-called ‘charming psychopath’)—but these relationships are usually fiery, turbulent, and short-lived. As antisocial PD is the mental disorder most closely correlated with crime, he is likely to have a criminal record or a history of being in and out of prison.
5. Borderline personality disorder
In borderline PD (or emotionally unstable PD), the person essentially lacks a sense of self, and, as a result, experiences feelings of emptiness and fears of abandonment. There is a pattern of intense but unstable relationships, emotional instability, outbursts of anger and violence (especially in response to criticism), and impulsive behaviour. Suicidal threats and acts of self-harm are common, for which reason many people with borderline PD frequently come to medical attention. Borderline PD was so called because it was thought to lie on the ‘borderline’ between neurotic (anxiety) disorders and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has been suggested that borderline personality disorder often results from childhood sexual abuse, and that it is more common in women in part because women are more likely to suffer sexual abuse. However, feminists have argued that borderline PD is more common in women because women presenting with angry and promiscuous behaviour tend to be labelled with it, whereas men presenting with similar behaviour tend instead to be labelled with antisocial PD.
6. Histrionic personality disorder
People with histrionic PD lack a sense of self-worth, and depend for their wellbeing on attracting the attention and approval of others. They often seem to be dramatizing or ‘playing a part’ in a bid to be heard and seen. Indeed, ‘histrionic’ derives from the Latin histrionicus, ‘pertaining to the actor’. People with histrionic PD may take great care of their appearance and behave in a manner that is overly charming or inappropriately seductive. As they crave excitement and act on impulse or suggestion, they can place them- selves at risk of accident or exploitation. Their dealings with others often seem insincere or superficial, which, in the longer term, can adversely impact on their social and romantic relationships. This is especially distressing to them, as they are sensitive to criticism and rejection, and react badly to loss or failure. A vicious circle may take hold in which the more rejected they feel, the more histrionic they become; and the more histrionic they become, the more rejected they feel. It can be argued that a vicious circle of some kind is at the heart of every personality disorder, and, indeed, every mental disorder.
7. Narcissistic personality disorder
In narcissistic PD, the person has an extreme feeling of self-importance, a sense of entitlement, and a need to be admired. He is envious of others and expects them to be the same of him. He lacks empathy and readily exploits others to achieve his aims. To others, he may seem self-absorbed, controlling, intolerant, selfish, or insensitive. If he feels obstructed or ridiculed, he can fly into a fit of destructive anger and revenge. Such a reaction is sometimes called ‘narcissistic rage’, and can have disastrous consequences for all those involved.
I think borderline personality sums it up much better.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hide-and-seek/201205/the-10-personality-disorders
4. Antisocial personality disorder
Cluster B comprises antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcis- sistic personality disorders. Until psychiatrist Kurt Schneider (1887-1967) broadened the concept of personality disorder to include those who ‘suffer from their abnormality’, personality disorder was more or less synonymous with antisocial personality disorder. Antisocial PD is much more common in men than in women, and is characterized by a callous unconcern for the feelings of others. The person disregards social rules and obligations, is irritable and aggressive, acts impulsively, lacks guilt, and fails to learn from experience. In many cases, he has no difficulty finding relationships—and can even appear superficially charming (the so-called ‘charming psychopath’)—but these relationships are usually fiery, turbulent, and short-lived. As antisocial PD is the mental disorder most closely correlated with crime, he is likely to have a criminal record or a history of being in and out of prison.
5. Borderline personality disorder
In borderline PD (or emotionally unstable PD), the person essentially lacks a sense of self, and, as a result, experiences feelings of emptiness and fears of abandonment. There is a pattern of intense but unstable relationships, emotional instability, outbursts of anger and violence (especially in response to criticism), and impulsive behaviour. Suicidal threats and acts of self-harm are common, for which reason many people with borderline PD frequently come to medical attention. Borderline PD was so called because it was thought to lie on the ‘borderline’ between neurotic (anxiety) disorders and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has been suggested that borderline personality disorder often results from childhood sexual abuse, and that it is more common in women in part because women are more likely to suffer sexual abuse. However, feminists have argued that borderline PD is more common in women because women presenting with angry and promiscuous behaviour tend to be labelled with it, whereas men presenting with similar behaviour tend instead to be labelled with antisocial PD.
6. Histrionic personality disorder
People with histrionic PD lack a sense of self-worth, and depend for their wellbeing on attracting the attention and approval of others. They often seem to be dramatizing or ‘playing a part’ in a bid to be heard and seen. Indeed, ‘histrionic’ derives from the Latin histrionicus, ‘pertaining to the actor’. People with histrionic PD may take great care of their appearance and behave in a manner that is overly charming or inappropriately seductive. As they crave excitement and act on impulse or suggestion, they can place them- selves at risk of accident or exploitation. Their dealings with others often seem insincere or superficial, which, in the longer term, can adversely impact on their social and romantic relationships. This is especially distressing to them, as they are sensitive to criticism and rejection, and react badly to loss or failure. A vicious circle may take hold in which the more rejected they feel, the more histrionic they become; and the more histrionic they become, the more rejected they feel. It can be argued that a vicious circle of some kind is at the heart of every personality disorder, and, indeed, every mental disorder.
7. Narcissistic personality disorder
In narcissistic PD, the person has an extreme feeling of self-importance, a sense of entitlement, and a need to be admired. He is envious of others and expects them to be the same of him. He lacks empathy and readily exploits others to achieve his aims. To others, he may seem self-absorbed, controlling, intolerant, selfish, or insensitive. If he feels obstructed or ridiculed, he can fly into a fit of destructive anger and revenge. Such a reaction is sometimes called ‘narcissistic rage’, and can have disastrous consequences for all those involved.
Oh my God! We should consider building a wall along our boarders if he becomes president. For sure there will be an exodus of people from there coming over! Lol!!
He's clearly a psycho. It terrifies that someone should be allowed to stand on such a public platform fear and hate mongering. It's truly disgusting and this is the first time I've ever been ashamed of my country. I do believe he has the capacity to start another world war. She, while clearly the better option, is still far from ideal. I've actually wondered how she's not in jail with the shit she's done. We are truly screwed. Personally, in my best case scenario, (and I know you're not supposed to share your personal opinion on politics but oh well here goes it) I would have had Biden put his hat in but oh well, the world isn't perfect. I'm happy and proud that I was blessed with the opportunity to vote for Obama twice, and I resent the fact that on November 8th I will be put in the position of voting against someone I fear as opposed to having the option of casting my vote for someone I truly believe in....
The current process of political campaign seems to be a mirror of;
- Average Americans are not correctly informed enough to understand what is really going wrong within the government, and how to fix it correctly.
- Most of Trump's supporters are metaphorically acting like young college girls who feel like they were "cheated" by Obama, and would sleep with "anyone but him", regardless if the man has quality or not.
- This entire election system has been wrong, because there are too much grey money in lobbying. Corporations are not People.
- Average Americans are not correctly informed enough to understand what is really going wrong within the government, and how to fix it correctly.
- Most of Trump's supporters are metaphorically acting like young college girls who feel like they were "cheated" by Obama, and would sleep with "anyone but him", regardless if the man has quality or not.
- This entire election system has been wrong, because there are too much grey money in lobbying. Corporations are not People.
I'll take any psycho you can dig up over clinton. If she doesn't have multiple personalities I dont know who does.
Trump is the LEAST war mongering of any of the candidates. A vote against trump is a vote for ww3 and you know it. Unless you vote for macafee
Trump is the LEAST war mongering of any of the candidates. A vote against trump is a vote for ww3 and you know it. Unless you vote for macafee
I just read the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder, and I cannot believe how it fits Turmp to a T!!
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultraconfidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways, limiting their ability to function in relationships and other areas of their life, such as work or school.
If you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may feel a sense of entitlement — and when you don't receive special treatment, you may become impatient or angry. You may insist on having "the best" of everything — for instance, the best car, athletic club or medical care.
At the same time, you have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make yourself appear superior. Or you may feel depressed and moody because you fall short of perfection.
Many experts use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose mental conditions. This manual is also used by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.
DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder include these features:
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerating your achievements and talents
Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
Requiring constant admiration
Having a sense of entitlement
Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
Taking advantage of others to get what you want
Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Being envious of others and believing others envy you
Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner
Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence, it's not the same. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal and value yourself more than you value others.
Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultraconfidence lies a fragile self-esteem that's vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways, limiting their ability to function in relationships and other areas of their life, such as work or school.
If you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may feel a sense of entitlement — and when you don't receive special treatment, you may become impatient or angry. You may insist on having "the best" of everything — for instance, the best car, athletic club or medical care.
At the same time, you have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make yourself appear superior. Or you may feel depressed and moody because you fall short of perfection.
Many experts use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose mental conditions. This manual is also used by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.
DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder include these features:
Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it
Exaggerating your achievements and talents
Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate
Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people
Requiring constant admiration
Having a sense of entitlement
Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations
Taking advantage of others to get what you want
Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others
Being envious of others and believing others envy you
Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner
Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence, it's not the same. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal and value yourself more than you value others.
he's no better nor no worse than the parade of goofs they have had as presidents during my lifetime
and sorry cami, but i'll NEVER forget the campaign promise of your hero, that 'they will be made to pay.' how did that work out, anyway? (referring to the corrupt financial industry here)
and sorry cami, but i'll NEVER forget the campaign promise of your hero, that 'they will be made to pay.' how did that work out, anyway? (referring to the corrupt financial industry here)
He's a bully! Plain and simple.
I loved the part during the FOX debate when the moderator pointed out that if he became Commander In Chief and ordered the military to "take out" families is terrorists and the military refused because they do have the right to refuse illegal (it is actually a war crime) acts. he said he would make them and no one refuses him.
What a nut!
On the other hand, it might be entertaining to witness the first military coup in American history. LOL!
I loved the part during the FOX debate when the moderator pointed out that if he became Commander In Chief and ordered the military to "take out" families is terrorists and the military refused because they do have the right to refuse illegal (it is actually a war crime) acts. he said he would make them and no one refuses him.
What a nut!
On the other hand, it might be entertaining to witness the first military coup in American history. LOL!
It's funny - I just assumed everybody already knew that.
As a business man, (read as self serving entrepreneur) he is brilliant. As a human being......not so much.
His vision will always be his vision. If it happens to be the county's vision too.....that's just a bonus. But I would't expect him to actually care about other people's opinions or do anything FOR anyone...including the country as a whole.....unless it also serves him personally.
The thing about antisocial personality disorder (previous called sociopath/psychopath), is that a persons moral compass is so skewed, or totally lacking that factoring in anybody else is simply not done. Most of us have natural feelings of responsibility, accountability, compassion, connection and integrity, which allow us to work together in groups and live cohesively.
People with antisocial personality are missing those things - which actually allows them to be exceptionally good at just about anything they set their minds too. When you don't have to factor in anybody but yourself, when you don't ever feel guilty about your self serving choices and how it may impact or destroy the lives of countless others, when there is no moral compass to factor in - decisions become extremely quick and easy. It literally boils down to "Does this get me closer to my goal?" Yes or no. No debate. No factoring in anything but yourself.
The average healthy person spends hours every day weighing decisions, considering how their choices will impact others, and thinking about how it will make them FEEL, or working through feelings of guilt at what they feel may have been a bad decision or created hurt or negativity for somebody else.
If none of this is an issue, a person literally has hours of extra time each day at their disposal to advance their personal goals.
I think he would be a horrible leader, but a fabulous dictator. He's not interested in a common vision. He's not interested in anything greater than himself - unless feigning interest will advance his personal goals.
One may think that with the state of the economy, this is in fact the type of leader needed. Ruthless. Driven. Ever advancing on a goal of bringing the country to economic strength and stability. But as history shows (including Trumph's own personal history), people with this mindset can quickly change their mind, their vision, their goal. There is no loyalty to anyone but themselves.
As a business man, (read as self serving entrepreneur) he is brilliant. As a human being......not so much.
His vision will always be his vision. If it happens to be the county's vision too.....that's just a bonus. But I would't expect him to actually care about other people's opinions or do anything FOR anyone...including the country as a whole.....unless it also serves him personally.
The thing about antisocial personality disorder (previous called sociopath/psychopath), is that a persons moral compass is so skewed, or totally lacking that factoring in anybody else is simply not done. Most of us have natural feelings of responsibility, accountability, compassion, connection and integrity, which allow us to work together in groups and live cohesively.
People with antisocial personality are missing those things - which actually allows them to be exceptionally good at just about anything they set their minds too. When you don't have to factor in anybody but yourself, when you don't ever feel guilty about your self serving choices and how it may impact or destroy the lives of countless others, when there is no moral compass to factor in - decisions become extremely quick and easy. It literally boils down to "Does this get me closer to my goal?" Yes or no. No debate. No factoring in anything but yourself.
The average healthy person spends hours every day weighing decisions, considering how their choices will impact others, and thinking about how it will make them FEEL, or working through feelings of guilt at what they feel may have been a bad decision or created hurt or negativity for somebody else.
If none of this is an issue, a person literally has hours of extra time each day at their disposal to advance their personal goals.
I think he would be a horrible leader, but a fabulous dictator. He's not interested in a common vision. He's not interested in anything greater than himself - unless feigning interest will advance his personal goals.
One may think that with the state of the economy, this is in fact the type of leader needed. Ruthless. Driven. Ever advancing on a goal of bringing the country to economic strength and stability. But as history shows (including Trumph's own personal history), people with this mindset can quickly change their mind, their vision, their goal. There is no loyalty to anyone but themselves.
Personality disorder? Only because "asshole" is not an official clinical term in the DSM. It must be contagious too, since all his rivals seem to have the same.
However... considering that until recently Canada was being run by a totalitarian sociopath, maybe we shouldn't laugh too loud. :ballchain:
However... considering that until recently Canada was being run by a totalitarian sociopath, maybe we shouldn't laugh too loud. :ballchain:
Experts say Donald Trump has personality disorder.....I hate to be the one to point out the obvious...But....Do you really have to be an expert to figure that out?
Trumps appeal seems to be mainly with those Republicans that identify with the Tea Party. They hate the mainstream republican party as being out of touch, and loath the Democrats for having elected a black president.
Most Americans are fed up with the elites in Washington from both parties, and the grass roots support for outsiders like Trump is a message to the establishment of the general dissatisfaction.
Most Americans are fed up with the elites in Washington from both parties, and the grass roots support for outsiders like Trump is a message to the establishment of the general dissatisfaction.
He is not a psychopath or psychotic or anything like that. But he pretty clearly is a sociopath though.
He is not suitable for a position like the presidency.
Today trump made his supporters raise their right hands and swear to vote for him, no matter what. He then threatened them, saying that if they didn't keep their promise, "bad things" would happen.
I am not making this up, sadly.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-right-hand-salute_us_56db50d8e4b03a405678e27a
I am not making this up, sadly.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-right-hand-salute_us_56db50d8e4b03a405678e27a
He is claiming a personal allegiance to himself, not the party. Just like Hitler.
I am on another forum with a lot of US veterans. They are very disturbed by him as well. He says he will order American soldiers to kill family members of terrorists. Such an act would be illegal and a war crime. Trump was told that and he said he would do it anyway.
Things like laws and Constitutions don't interest him much.
I am on another forum with a lot of US veterans. They are very disturbed by him as well. He says he will order American soldiers to kill family members of terrorists. Such an act would be illegal and a war crime. Trump was told that and he said he would do it anyway.
Things like laws and Constitutions don't interest him much.
