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If you can stand to look, his pupils are really dilated. (Original Post) likesmountains 52 Aug 2024 OP
He seems medicated to me. madaboutharry Aug 2024 #1
Pathetically trying to "look presidential"... ultralite001 Aug 2024 #2
He's on some sort of a speedball maybe? sir pball Aug 2024 #4
No, it looks like a downer of some sort. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #6
I agree, his affect is flat. Irish_Dem Aug 2024 #5
Thus the weid lighting. 2naSalit Aug 2024 #3
Just like his hero Adolf Hitler a drug addict. Had a "personal physician" give him his "medications" mitch96 Aug 2024 #7

sir pball

(5,303 posts)
4. He's on some sort of a speedball maybe?
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 02:04 PM
Aug 2024

I'm not watching, but if he's not a twitchy, babbling, flop-sweaty mess but still has dilated pupils, I'd guess he's on some kind of "speedball", which for the unaware is a drug cocktail of both stimulants and depressants. It's generally uppers, cocaine/amphetamine/meth/MDMA/&c. that cause dilated pupils; he could be on Adderall to help whatever cognitive function he has left, mixed with a good whack of Ativan or Valium to keep him from going batshit. Come to think of it, benzodiazapenes (Valium et al.) also dilate the pupils so that's my bet.

A whole bunch of Adderall with just enough Valium to keep him controlled.

Irish_Dem

(80,426 posts)
6. No, it looks like a downer of some sort.
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 02:12 PM
Aug 2024

Flat affect, low energy.
Little animation or upbeat emotionality.

Yes I think at least Valium.
No Ativan is too mild for him.
He is going to need more than that to counter balance the cocaine and adderall.
So definitely a strong benzo.

Irish_Dem

(80,426 posts)
5. I agree, his affect is flat.
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 02:09 PM
Aug 2024

He is low key, low energy.
Like he doesn't care any more.

Maybe he is on a benzodiazepine.

mitch96

(15,719 posts)
7. Just like his hero Adolf Hitler a drug addict. Had a "personal physician" give him his "medications"
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 02:43 PM
Aug 2024

Some were amphetamine, cocaine and some to help him sleep..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodor_Morell

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