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tymorial

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30. It depends on the diagnosis.

Tue Sep 11, 2018, 09:39 PM

Sep 2018

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.

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If Trump is mentally ill, is it acceptable to mock him? [View all] Doodley Sep 2018 OP

Yes and yes Meadowoak Sep 2018 #1

Yes he is and it sure is acceptable in his case. CatMor Sep 2018 #2

If Cheeto Benito is successfully 25th'ed from office on the basis of mental illness Cirque du So-What Sep 2018 #3

I believe he is a malignant narcissist and a psychopath. And yes, I will continue to mock him. n/t fleur-de-lisa Sep 2018 #4

Narcissism is not a mental illness, it's a personality disorder. Mock away. Shrike47 Sep 2018 #5

Yup.. this hlthe2b Sep 2018 #6

He boasted in his book that he punched a teacher as a kid. At what point do we say, that even as a Doodley Sep 2018 #21

EVIL!! cornball 24 Sep 2018 #7

And this is a question that needs an answer? You're kidding me, aren't you, when the answer is... SWBTATTReg Sep 2018 #8

Normally I'd say no. Initech Sep 2018 #9

Good answer. Doodley Sep 2018 #18

Was it acceptable to elect him in the first place? Zambero Sep 2018 #10

Not after his doctors confirm it. Until then... BootinUp Sep 2018 #11

Good point. His doctors will only say that he is the strongest, Doodley Sep 2018 #22

... and gosh darn it, people AndJusticeForSome Sep 2018 #26

given medical privacy laws.... MissMillie Sep 2018 #12

No therapist or doctor can share a patients medical or mental history tymorial Sep 2018 #31

not only is it acceptable - it is downright patriotic lame54 Sep 2018 #13

I would agree with that. Doodley Sep 2018 #20

Your concern is noted. FSogol Sep 2018 #14

Yes, with a vengeance. (nt) Paladin Sep 2018 #15

That is the best way. Doodley Sep 2018 #25

Really?? Why post this...a bully is a bully mentally deranged or no Thekaspervote Sep 2018 #16

He Has Made It Acceptable RobinA Sep 2018 #17

Okay, but if he is mentally ill (delusional, extreme paranoia and with onset dementia, for example) Doodley Sep 2018 #19

As regards tRump, there are individuals on this planet that have inflicted so much pain on others Floyd R. Turbo Sep 2018 #23

No Comatose Sphagetti Sep 2018 #24

He couldn't pass the insanity defense torius Sep 2018 #27

My response would be no. Tucker08087 Sep 2018 #28

When Trump is actually diagnosed and locked away in an institution, ask that again. nt procon Sep 2018 #29

It depends on the diagnosis. tymorial Sep 2018 #30

He's amoral HopeAgain Sep 2018 #32

Maybe not, 'morally,' elleng Sep 2018 #33

Given his willingness to mock those with physical disabilities PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2018 #34