2016 Postmortem

kerry-is-my-prez

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36. Very much so. I'm a therapist and see many behaviors that lead me to come up with a lot of theories.

Sun Jul 31, 2016, 03:47 PM

Jul 2016

The professional side of me says you can't diagnose someone you have not assessed. The unprofessional side would say that he could have Narcissistic Personality disorder or other personality disorder - and perhaps Bipolar 2 disorder (due to his spending habits).

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Is anyone else worried about Trump's sanity? [View all] Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 OP

Worried? rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #1

yeah-- well, it seems he really can't take any criticism... so let's keep it up! Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #6

And to modify a quote from my favorite President... YvonneCa Jul 2016 #37

yes, i'm worried that he becomes temporarily sane. unblock Jul 2016 #2

true... Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #7

If that happened... Kablooie Jul 2016 #26

No, I'm worried about the sanity of the large amount of people planning on voting for him... vi5 Jul 2016 #3

True... but at some point, isn't it obvious to most people that he's disturbed? Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #8

Look at the polls.... vi5 Jul 2016 #19

To us, yes, but to millions no. They are easily lead and lack insight IMO. n/t RKP5637 Jul 2016 #55

It doesn't matter to them that he's lost his marbles... SeattleVet Jul 2016 #56

yes, he got that one right Fast Walker 52 Aug 2016 #61

Yes tawadi Jul 2016 #12

Seems harsh, but this would address the problem you cite... True Dough Aug 2016 #59

I've said before that I think he has early stage Alzheimer's. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #4

Well no real physician would have written the medical report he released greymattermom Jul 2016 #9

He, or his handlers. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #17

i think so too. mopinko Jul 2016 #25

Not really, but cognitive confusion definitely is. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #33

like half the audience at faux news mopinko Jul 2016 #39

Yes, this is part of the syndrome. MoonRiver Jul 2016 #42

yes, what you said SheriffBob Aug 2016 #64

absolutely Motley13 Jul 2016 #5

Oh Wow! OhZone Jul 2016 #13

Trump is channeling side 'B' Brother Buzz Jul 2016 #22

Good grief! That sounds pretty much like... SeattleVet Jul 2016 #57

lol SheriffBob Aug 2016 #65

So this morning, no campaign, pence and he on trail in different places, cahootzing with russians, lonestarnot Jul 2016 #10

Indeed Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #21

I think It's too late to worry. He is in the midst of a breakdown. Agnosticsherbet Jul 2016 #11

Yes, of course. nruthie Jul 2016 #14

Absolutely! mountain grammy Jul 2016 #15

Early stages of a nervous breakdown or late stages of syphilis. Brother Buzz Jul 2016 #16

Haha-- good thought! Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #20

He really needs to be on some meds or have his dose adjusted. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #18

Why the hell aren't comments by his book wiggs Jul 2016 #23

I know!!! There are two reasons I can think of-- Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #24

My worry is that Trump will melt down soon giving the GOP time to replace him awake Jul 2016 #27

true.... Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #28

This HAS to be the GOP hope, if not an outright plan. Trump isn't really running a campaign... wiggs Jul 2016 #34

It is useless for the rest of us to worry about Trump's sanity True Dough Jul 2016 #29

What worries me more than his sanity Different Drummer Jul 2016 #30

Reason has begged this question for more than a year, at least. Maru Kitteh Jul 2016 #31

I think he has MALIGNANT PERSONALITY KewlKat Jul 2016 #32

I'm totally convinced he's clinically nuts. Vinca Jul 2016 #35

Very much so. I'm a therapist and see many behaviors that lead me to come up with a lot of theories. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #36

indeed-- which reminds me! Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #38

If you're not worried about Trump's sanity, you're not paying attention. (nt) Paladin Jul 2016 #40

NO renie408 Jul 2016 #41

I vacillate between thinking there's no way he can win and then freaking out that he can Fast Walker 52 Jul 2016 #43

Never underestimate the stupidity of the Republicans. They selected Bush twice. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2016 #45

No, I'm worried of how much free publicity he is getting on a daily basis. clutterbox1830 Jul 2016 #44

He's textbook Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder. backscatter712 Jul 2016 #46

Yes, so it's beyond worrying. He cannot be allowed to become President. pnwmom Jul 2016 #47

This. yardwork Jul 2016 #48

Why worry about something that is nonexistant? I'm worried about how far his INSANITY goes NikkiTaMere Jul 2016 #49

I thought it was kind of a given that he was a delusional narcissist Warren DeMontague Jul 2016 #50

They're trying to elect a delusional narcissistic megalomaniac. SeattleVet Jul 2016 #58

Yes!!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2016 #51

More worrisome madamesilverspurs Jul 2016 #52

He's clinical. But that's only the beginning. WheelWalker Jul 2016 #53

His and DUgosh Jul 2016 #54

Only in proportion to his proximity to 'The Button', John Poet Aug 2016 #60

I was JUST going to make a comment on that Fast Walker 52 Aug 2016 #62

I'm worried SheriffBob Aug 2016 #63