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In reply to the discussion: If Trump is mentally ill, is it acceptable to mock him? [View all]tymorial
(3,433 posts)Though I generally do not support mocking those with psychological conditions (I am a licensed therapist and independent social worker.. working on phd). People with Axis ii conditions (even though this is no longer utilized in DSMV V) may sometimes engage in behavior that they know to be cruel and harmful. Trump exhibits behavior that seems to relate to antisocial personality, borderline and/or nasrcissitc personality. He may lack empathy and be unable to truly express sincere compassion but he sometimes appears to enjoy cruelty which is most certainly a borderline or APD trait. They know society views this behavior as unacceptable but they recieve pleasure or personal gain from their actions. I say mock away if that is the case.