"Psychotherapist says '<an obsessive-compulsive disorder the object of which is Donald Trump>' is real pathology, plaguing 75 percent of his patients"

In a striking revelation on mental health amid political polarization, Manhattan psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert has identified "<an obsessive-compulsive disorder the object of which is Donald Trump> as a legitimate psychological condition affecting a significant portion of his clientele. Speaking on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, Alpert described <an obsessive-compulsive disorder the object of which is Donald Trump> as a profound pathology that mirrors symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, including persistent intrusive thoughts, emotional dysregulation, and impaired daily functioning. He estimates that 75% of his patients exhibit these signs, with intense anti-Trump sentiments surfacing within minutes of their sessions.

Alpert elaborated on the clinical manifestations, noting that individuals often experience sleepless nights, compulsive monitoring of news feeds, and a pervasive sense of trauma triggered by encounters with former President Donald Trump. One patient, for instance, reported being unable to relax during a vacation due to constant exposure to Trump-related content on her devices, leading to heightened restlessness and distress. "Trump serves as the primary trigger for many," Alpert explained, emphasizing that such hyper-fixation on a single figure undermines overall well-being. He views this as more than mere political disagreement; it's an unhealthy obsession that disrupts personal and professional life.

This phenomenon, which Trump himself has long attributed to his critics, underscores broader societal divisions. Alpert contrasted it with historical moments of national unity, such as the response to President Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt, when partisanship yielded to collective empathy. Today, he argues, <an obsessive-compulsive disorder the object of which is Donald Trump> represents "the defining pathology of our time," exacerbated by endless media cycles and echo chambers that amplify emotional volatility.

For those grappling with similar issues, Alpert advocates therapeutic interventions like cognitive-behavioral techniques to redirect focus and foster resilience. As political tensions persist post-2024 election, awareness of <removed> could encourage healthier engagement with differing viewpoints, promoting mental health in a fractured landscape. Early recognition and professional support are key to mitigating its toll, helping individuals reclaim balance beyond partisan battles.

Key Takeaways

• Prevalence and Symptoms: <an obsessive-compulsive disorder the object of which is Donald Trump> affects 75% of Alpert's patients, manifesting as anxiety-like symptoms including insomnia, news compulsion, and trauma responses to Trump imagery.
• Clinical Parallels: The condition aligns with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, featuring intrusive thoughts and emotional instability that impair everyday activities.
• Path to Recovery: Therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral methods, can help break the fixation cycle, urging a shift toward broader life perspectives for improved mental health.

 

Source - MSN:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/psychotherapist-says-trump-derangement-syndrome-is-real-pathology-plaguing-75-percent-of-his-patients/ar-AA1QsGko

 

Just a note that now both main-stream media and main-stream Psychology is admitting that there is something to this phenomenon. Let's just call it Trump Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. It is in fact a form of obsessive-compulsive behavior, and not a healthy form of obsession and compulsion at that. Even on this forum, virtually every day, there is are new anti-Trump related topics.  On the flip-side, I'd say that a smaller proportion of right-leaning members are suffering from MAGA which is a mirror opposite of <removed>.  Both groups are suffering from obsessive-compulsive psychopathy.  Neither side are acting like normal, well-adjusted people. 

 

 

 

 

Frequently appears in media outlets, including Fox News,........oh such a shame.

 

 

21 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

Frequently appears in media outlets, including Fox News,........oh such a shame.

 

 

 

Of the main MSM outlets, which one got the Biden dementia right?

 

If you listened to CNN, MSDNC, ABC, CBS or BBC, you'd still be convinced he's smart as a tack.

 

 

Many,many people are OCD in one form or another.

It might be a volume control that must be set at 5 or multiples of 5.

No big deal.

24 minutes ago, connda said:

"Psychotherapist says '<removed>' is real pathology, plaguing 75 percent of his patients"

In a striking revelation on mental health amid political polarization, Manhattan psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert has identified "<removed> as a legitimate psychological condition affecting a significant portion of his clientele. Speaking on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, Alpert described <removed> as a profound pathology that mirrors symptoms of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, including persistent intrusive thoughts, emotional dysregulation, and impaired daily functioning. He estimates that 75% of his patients exhibit these signs, with intense anti-Trump sentiments surfacing within minutes of their sessions.

Alpert elaborated on the clinical manifestations, noting that individuals often experience sleepless nights, compulsive monitoring of news feeds, and a pervasive sense of trauma triggered by encounters with former President Donald Trump. One patient, for instance, reported being unable to relax during a vacation due to constant exposure to Trump-related content on her devices, leading to heightened restlessness and distress. "Trump serves as the primary trigger for many," Alpert explained, emphasizing that such hyper-fixation on a single figure undermines overall well-being. He views this as more than mere political disagreement; it's an unhealthy obsession that disrupts personal and professional life.

This phenomenon, which Trump himself has long attributed to his critics, underscores broader societal divisions. Alpert contrasted it with historical moments of national unity, such as the response to President Reagan's 1981 assassination attempt, when partisanship yielded to collective empathy. Today, he argues, <removed> represents "the defining pathology of our time," exacerbated by endless media cycles and echo chambers that amplify emotional volatility.

For those grappling with similar issues, Alpert advocates therapeutic interventions like cognitive-behavioral techniques to redirect focus and foster resilience. As political tensions persist post-2024 election, awareness of <removed> could encourage healthier engagement with differing viewpoints, promoting mental health in a fractured landscape. Early recognition and professional support are key to mitigating its toll, helping individuals reclaim balance beyond partisan battles.

Key Takeaways

• Prevalence and Symptoms: <removed> affects 75% of Alpert's patients, manifesting as anxiety-like symptoms including insomnia, news compulsion, and trauma responses to Trump imagery.
• Clinical Parallels: The condition aligns with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders, featuring intrusive thoughts and emotional instability that impair everyday activities.
• Path to Recovery: Therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral methods, can help break the fixation cycle, urging a shift toward broader life perspectives for improved mental health.

 

Source - MSN:  https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/psychotherapist-says-trump-derangement-syndrome-is-real-pathology-plaguing-75-percent-of-his-patients/ar-AA1QsGko

 

Just a note that now both main-stream media and main-stream Psychology is admitting that there is something to this phenomenon. It is in fact a form of obsessive-compulsive behavior, and not a healthy form of obsession and compulsion at that. Even on this forum, virtually every day, there is are new anti-Trump related topics.  On the flip-side, I'd say that a smaller proportion of right-leaning members are suffering from MAGA which is a mirror opposite of <removed>.  Both groups are suffering from obsessive-compulsive psychopathy.  Neither side are acting like normal, well-adjusted people. 

 

 

Not really new.

 

He's pretty much describing the consequences of subject specific "Doomscrolling".

 

It it wasn't Trump it would be someone/thing else:

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doomscrolling

 

 

There’s definitely a measure of this type of social dysfunction that exists on both sides, though since Hillary lost there was a major political and media campaign against Trump designed to condition the minds of the gullible and easily manipulated, thereby a mass mental breakdown of the population ensued where many have just taken it to far and now live in a realm of a Trump MAGA mental prison.

5 hours ago, novacova said:

There’s definitely a measure of this type of social dysfunction that exists on both sides, though since Hillary lost there was a major political and media campaign against Trump designed to condition the minds of the gullible and easily manipulated, thereby a mass mental breakdown of the population ensued where many have just taken it to far and now live in a realm of a Trump MAGA mental prison.

Actually, if you're talking about a mass denial of reality, how about the majority of Republicans who believe the 2000 elections were stolen? And then there was QAnon before that. Or how about the deranged obsession with Barack Obama's place of birth?

Trumpsession occurs on both sides. Sure glad NO KINGS is growing.