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62. That's why i say am not to good on the jargon, i had it mixed up with a sociopath

Wed Nov 30, 2016, 01:16 AM

Nov 2016

I seems kind of backwards to me at any rate. Dealing with the mind would be Psycho and dealing with groups of people would be Socio. The one sure thing to surmise is that we trying to understand a mind that has predatory tendencies. The shades of gray which says it this way or that way probably ebb and flow even from minute to minute. The other thing is he has shown tendencies that he might have a place in him that carries empathy. This could be a good or bad thing depending how it gets hidden away and frowned on from others around him. Which brings up another thing to wonder about in which he seems kind of impressionable here or there. No doubt in my mind that he a rare bird

How to Tell a Sociopath from a Psychopath | Psychology Today
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I'm a shrink. Here's what I think. [View all] Chalco Nov 2016 OP

Thanks for confirming what we 'know,' elleng Nov 2016 #1

The fiture does not look good. Chalco Nov 2016 #31

So am I terrified, and now I have a professional confirming that I SHOULD be. elleng Nov 2016 #37

Fellow mental health professional here... grillo7 Nov 2016 #65

I agree with everything you say here, except one thing ms liberty Nov 2016 #2

Its the sleazebag "charm" of a sexual assaulter. BSdetect Nov 2016 #7

Just exactly what I was thinking. TNNurse Nov 2016 #29

I agree. Quite the opposite in fact. I find him repulsive in every way. smirkymonkey Nov 2016 #46

he lacks confidence bdamomma Nov 2016 #73

Right.. only charming to the sleaze that voted for him. Cha Nov 2016 #71

Not duped. Following orders. raging moderate Nov 2016 #3

Right-wing billionaires, right-wing corporate buddies psychopaths. nt Ilsa Nov 2016 #23

scary, huh? barbtries Nov 2016 #4

Trump is mentally ill handmade34 Nov 2016 #5

He is rare breed and to lump him with others who have had issues is a disservice nolabels Nov 2016 #27

Psychopaths are not humbled. Chalco Nov 2016 #33

I really am not one for technical jargon but nolabels Nov 2016 #56

I thought the same thing but here are a couple articles. Psychopaths aren't all serial killers. octoberlib Nov 2016 #59

That's why i say am not to good on the jargon, i had it mixed up with a sociopath nolabels Nov 2016 #62

That's a good article in Psychology Today. I often get the 2 terms confused. octoberlib Nov 2016 #64

I don't agree with you...... llmart Nov 2016 #50

The reason i say he is rare is because he had the fortunes and a very slick and underhanded tongue.. nolabels Nov 2016 #60

not to be rude bdamomma Nov 2016 #74

Oh, no handmade34 Nov 2016 #85

I am not trying to be silly bdamomma Nov 2016 #88

Projection is a Republican standard underpants Nov 2016 #6

He doesn't seem charming to me, but then LisaM Nov 2016 #8

You are not charmed and neither am I. Chalco Nov 2016 #34

The problem with that being that he wants to personally win, no matter what the cost to OregonBlue Nov 2016 #9

His past actions have shown that Retrograde Nov 2016 #32

You are absolutely correct. Seems he really doesn't care about anyone except his daughter OregonBlue Nov 2016 #53

Besides projection, Repubs such as Trump viciously attack their opponent's strengths wishstar Nov 2016 #10

Cool. I'm curious for a qualified opinion. You think he has some HPD mixed in there too? Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #11

HPD? Hystrionic personality disorder? nt Ilsa Nov 2016 #24

Yes. The bright red hats, bright red ties are his "lipstick" Maru Kitteh Nov 2016 #36

What a lovely photo of him. Yeah Trump you're a sex god. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #68

not good that he is carrying all that weight bdamomma Nov 2016 #75

Master of projection. Master of manipulation. Hekate Nov 2016 #12

Another personality trait of Trump is to be hypercritical of everyone and everything. world wide wally Nov 2016 #13

Are you a what? Psychologist, Psychiatrist..? pangaia Nov 2016 #14

I'd rather not give specifics Chalco Nov 2016 #43

I'm licensed also.. a pilot. pangaia Nov 2016 #44

Does it even matter? It is not about the person. It is about the content. AgadorSparticus Nov 2016 #61

Always when he accuses someone of something it means he's the one actually guilty of it. Kablooie Nov 2016 #15

Common in the personality disordered womanofthehills Nov 2016 #40

He's real good at, Im rubber; youre glue. Little Star Nov 2016 #83

Yes, I've spoken of this before as well LiberalLovinLug Nov 2016 #16

He will be impeached MFM008 Nov 2016 #17

for sure bdamomma Nov 2016 #76

Chalco. Remember a few weeks before the election Greybnk48 Nov 2016 #18

There's also classic narcissism, right? The longing for ultimate humiliation. byronius Nov 2016 #19

am not a professional psychiatrist florida08 Nov 2016 #20

Thank you for speaking out. More professionals should. n/t pnwmom Nov 2016 #21

Thanks Chalco Nov 2016 #35

I don't blame you. That would be a brave decision in this new world. pnwmom Nov 2016 #41

Yes. That's a good idea. Nt Chalco Nov 2016 #42

what about sending to your congressman or representative if that gets anywhere? bdamomma Nov 2016 #78

We already know he projects that of which he is guilty of. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #22

I strongly disagree that Donald Trump is "Charming" perdita9 Nov 2016 #25

I've always found him to be creepy and disgusting amuse bouche Nov 2016 #26

He certainly can understand american voters better than anyone else on tv. lindysalsagal Nov 2016 #28

I'm a Drunk. Puked in My Sink. kebob Nov 2016 #30

Especially when you expect that shot of scotch to be another straight shot of tequila. WheelWalker Nov 2016 #39

...and I think you're right. WheelWalker Nov 2016 #38

I can't figure out how "millions" can vote illegally. Hamlette Nov 2016 #45

Where only a signature is required bucolic_frolic Nov 2016 #47

Theories. moondust Nov 2016 #51

I have worked at polling places and I say hogwash Hamlette Nov 2016 #86

Actually - millions were kept from voting - Hispanics, Blacks, and Asians womanofthehills Nov 2016 #66

I agree with this assessment, and that should be our focus instead of saying it was fraud Hamlette Nov 2016 #87

I've been saying this since before the election! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #48

Psychopath? I would have thought sociopath based on my layman's understanding of the terms. Auggie Nov 2016 #49

Thanks for speaking up ReRe Nov 2016 #52

yea funny in a sick sense bdamomma Nov 2016 #80

WHEN is SOMEONE going to tell him "NO!" CousinIT Nov 2016 #54

or to say bdamomma Nov 2016 #81

Bingo! jimlup Nov 2016 #55

Trump has some clear mental and emotional issues Gothmog Nov 2016 #57

If this guy swaggers down his psycho path for the next four years, we're ALL going to need you. ancianita Nov 2016 #58

You are absolutely correct. I'm no shrink, but that has been my belief on the matter since he lonestarnot Nov 2016 #63

How is he charming? He is vile. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2016 #67

Yes sellitman Nov 2016 #69

As a licensed psychologist, I agree with your views. I see nothing to Akamai Nov 2016 #70

I think a good idea would be Chalco Nov 2016 #84

good post bdamomma Nov 2016 #72

Trump's voters DownriverDem Nov 2016 #77

In short, he has all of the makings of a sociopathic dictator immersed in greed/winning at any cost, RKP5637 Nov 2016 #79

K&R bdamomma Nov 2016 #82