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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Wed Apr 19, 2017, 01:48 PM Apr 2017

Doctor: Alex Jones Diagnosed With Narcissistic Personality Disorder [View all]

Infowars founder Alex Jones was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder in a psychiatric evaluation, the divorce case manager confirmed during his custody trial in Austin on Wednesday. Austin psychologist Alissa Sherry said that a different doctor compiled the report, part of what she said was the most time-consuming divorce case she has ever worked. People diagnosed with NPD typically show traits including a lack of empathy, arrogance, and a propensity for grandiose fantasies. They are also frequently described as manipulative and demanding. Minutes earlier, an attorney for ex-wife Kelly Jones discussed at length an incident in which Alex Jones reportedly yelled at his daughter for wearing a boot for her broken toe, which Sherry said could “perhaps” be a symptom of NPD. Day 3 of the custody trial has so far focused on the testimony of Sherry, interspersed with brief moments of tension between Alex Jones and ex-wife Kelly Jones’ legal team, who have complained over the past two days that Jones is shaking his head and smirking at them repeatedly.

—Ben Hartman

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birds of a feather MFM008 Apr 2017 #1
I listen to his show, occasionally, to hear WTH he's saying. In short, he's one strange dude. n/t RKP5637 Apr 2017 #2
It's like he used to listen to Art Bell Stryst Apr 2017 #20
and the thing with people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder... Javaman Apr 2017 #3
I disagre with number 2. Xolodno Apr 2017 #9
i grew up with two narcisitic parents.. Javaman Apr 2017 #13
From what I've read, I agree with you. Ilsa Apr 2017 #14
Yep, like sociopathy. Not curable, and therapy is often negative rather than positive. anneboleyn Apr 2017 #19
Well, call me an optomist.... Xolodno Apr 2017 #15
borderline personality and narcissism are two different animals entirely... Javaman Apr 2017 #16
Just like his buddy, Trump! n/t Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2017 #4
I had a hunch Alex Jones had a personality disorder, given his rantings meow2u3 Apr 2017 #5
Water is also wet Gothmog Apr 2017 #6
Same with the entire goon squad malaise Apr 2017 #7
Bill Oreilly is a member of this club too. And many Sculpin Beauregard Apr 2017 #8
"...In other news, water is wet." catbyte Apr 2017 #10
God he is just repulsive in every way. smirkymonkey Apr 2017 #11
So what's the cure? 6 months with the Dali Lama? YOHABLO Apr 2017 #12
What did the Dali Lama ever do to you? FSogol Apr 2017 #18
There is more wrong with him than just NPD. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2017 #17
isn't that what all these rabid repukes are? Skittles Apr 2017 #21
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