Is Donald Trump a Narcissist? | Insidious Maladaptive Narcissism

This video answers the questions: Is Donald Trump a narcissist? If he is, which type of narcissism is evident: adaptive or maladaptive? Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: / drgrande
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[@jeffmoncalieri7491]

I'm not a narcissist - but if I were a narcissist I'd be the best one you would ever meet, hands down - the greatest.

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Bigly👍

[@LisaAnn777]

Me too, like I don't want to brag but I'd be the best narcissist you've ever met. Easily better than anyone else. But I like to stay humble 😎

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@LisaAnn777 Ah - but noone is as humble as I, I am probably the humblest person in the history of the world. I say probably but in all fairness it’s a done deal, everyone’s talking about how I out-humble everyone, even many democrats. I was talking to Xi and he kept telling me how nobody realise how humble I am, and he is a super humble person, himself one of the humblest, we have a great relationship, Xi and I, people will say this is very sexist but he had this very … well shaped interpreter, you can’t say that these days but she was a great interpreter one of the best, and one time, while we were having this byoootiful chocolate cake she kept telling us how everyone would refer to us as “Hum & Humbler” and very affectionally so …

[@hofahome]

Hahaha

[@skdfdjkdfjkd]

winning!

[@carlrosa1130]

"No one is more humble than me. I'm the most humble man in the world. In the world of humble people, I am the most humble. Nobody understands being humble like I do. I am the best at being humble."

[@joesmo5143]

Everybody knows that.

[@AndisweatherCenter]

Lol. Says the least humble person ever

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

@@AndisweatherCenter Does your urge to state the obvious subtext get you in trouble sometimes?

[@garrickoestriecher1259]

I don't know why you guys don't believe him. I know lots of people in my family believed in Trump's message.

[@hofahome]

Wait did Trump say that?

[@shigshug8581]

When something bad happens to him, he calls it fake news, uses reverse bullying, and plays the victim. When something good happens to him, doesn't thank anyone except himself and takes all the credit.

[@avaolivia2]

Sooo true.

[@mariafinn1082]

You just described Brandon. Of course, everyone else's tragedies aren't anywhere as important as losing his son. 🙄 The clown thinks EVERYTHING is about him. A self-centered egomaniac that's Brandon.

[@shigshug8581]

@@mariafinn1082 you're in a cult, seek help.

[@EJFF.]

@@mariafinn1082Nice deflecting cultist

[@dac00007]

@@mariafinn1082 Thank you for your biased feeling. I prefer facts. The Uncomfortable Facts: Trump Proud Boys & Oath Keepers were convicted guilty in Court (by a Trump Judge & Jury) of the most treasonous crimes against America of “Terrorism & Seditious Conspiracy”. Question: Do u support “Terrorism & Sedition” against America, or US Law & Order?

[@Seamonkey555]

Dr. Grande, I recently told my husband you're the Bob Ross of psychology. Your voice is soothing, great underlying humor and an awesome teacher!

[@davidmoser3535]

Brillo Bob

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

“Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have all the answers.” - Socrates

[@Juliet_Capulet]

"...and memes." - Aristotle

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

@NB still watching. But quote didn't say narcissist.

[@dotdashdotdash]

Think Different, spamming every channel they can

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

@@dotdashdotdash your perception of my action is absolutely correct.

[@Barneyjo]

Think Different - Thought Provoking Ideas Donald Trump has always been very inquisitive I admire him greatly.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence." --Charles Bukowski

[@NellieNutkins]

I think that quote is based off a philosopher called Bertrand Russell. He was welsh I think.

[@jagerisbae6481]

Trump = The dunning kruger effect

[@JohnPaul-le4pf]

"The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity." -- W.B. Yeats, Irish poet My guess is that "Buk" borrowed that quote from Yeats; from the poem entitled "The Second Coming," a very great and historically important poem.

[@QuestionEverythingButWHY]

@@JohnPaul-le4pf he has many great quotes.

[@JohnPaul-le4pf]

@@QuestionEverythingButWHY Indeed he does. Nobel Prize. Sometimes called the greatest poet, in English, in the Twentieth Century. Edit: I'm not sure if you were referring to the quotes of Bukowski or Yeats. I was referring to Yeats; he was the Nobel Prize winner.

[@Du-Masses]

No question in the history of humanity has been easier to answer for dr. G and anyone with observation skills.

[@reneeraw6927]

“If a plane crashes, everyone in the aircraft is going to, at a minimum, have a bad day” - Dr. Grande Can we just give applause 👏 to the level of sarcastic humor in Dr. Grande’s videos.

[@jcr912]

"I'm probably the most humble and selfless person of all-time." Statements like that say all you need to hear.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

Obviously, he’s not. He can’t be because I am the most humble person of all time. It’s the key to my spiritual greatness, being so very humble. People ask me all the time how I achieved this great enlightenment and spiritual profundity and I tell them it is due to self-awareness and humbleness. Now I know there are cynics out there who will raise their eyebrows and think at my claim to be the most humble person ever born (and therefore, the most spiritual) is immodest. They might say that I am bragging, but the opposite is true. I avoid false humility by being very clear that I am more humble, more spiritual, and generally a better human being than they are. Also, this is just a bit. Totally not serious.

[@camolineowens9365]

It is my personal observation that people who make such declarations about themselves do so because they feel misunderstood or they have been falsely labeled by other people who have their own mental issues. If the judgement of others does not match what’s reality people can feel compelled to “testify” on their own behalf. Now also take into consideration the fact that Trump’s entire livelihood has depended upon him “selling himself” in order to secure some type of business deal. So, Trump is attempting to “pitch” himself and his agenda; it’s been his lifelong vocabulary style. We are, in fact, creatures of habit, are we not?

[@pascal590]

@@camolineowens9365 very fair observation s

[@ZephirumUpload]

There's a general rule with people I take and that's that, very very often, what people declare themselves to be is instead exactly the thing they're struggling with the most. A humble person is humble naturally, it probably barely registers. An arrogant person goes through great mental strain to appear, act or sometimes even be humble, so they greatly overestimate that attribute based on how hard it is for them. Same with people who often loudly declare they always put other people ahead of themselves: that might be true for some of them, but it's obvious that it is a forced trait, not a natural one, or else there'd be no need to advertise that. Edit: With that in mind I fully believe Trump believes he is the most humble person he's ever heard of, because in his deep deep state of narcissism, anything shy of declaring himself the God Emperor of all of humanity and if applicable all other sentient species is him severely downplaying himself. That's the scary thing; even in his misguided grandiosity he's making attempts to seem fair, I would love to see what his dreams looks like.

[@marcpadilla1094]

He likes winning. If he's winning we're all winning. That's his attitude. Then his supporters are guilty by association. Grandiose Narcs. I don't believe the intent is unscrupulous,( immoral) . He's an outsider and is under attack constantly. No narc is an island. Its an invasive species.

[@gsmarkham]

I've worked with narcissists. It's an awful experience.

[@Patriot842]

Yes. I'm married to a highly intelligent, passive-aggressive. Can't win with these people.

[@Hadria7777]

I dated one, it's definitely a learning experience

[@Patriot842]

@@Hadria7777 Agreed.

[@amberwaves2223]

Patriot Girl same here😕

[@Patriot842]

@@amberwaves2223 Thanks, Amber. Good to know we're not alone, huh?

[@meredithmericle7487]

The word "narcissism" is thrown around a lot in describing people who are just your garden variety jerk. There's a huge difference. Narcissism is a clinical term describing a mental health or personality disorder or illness. I don't think it is treatable. A jerk displays narcissistic traits, but is capable of changing when properly counseled. The ornery boss, or overly strict parent or disagreeable husband are not necessarily narcissistic. A true narcissist is insufferable and often dangerous.

[@robc9023]

Yes, because many "normal" people have nacissistic traits...very common. If you really know someone well (direct family memeber/spouse, gf,bf) and have studied NPD, some can usually tell if they are the undiagnosed Narc. They often all have the same common personailty traits

[@kelb6073]

I feel like someone with NPD you can tell within 20-30 mins if you manage to be around them that long. Especially if they aren't interested in you romantically and it's not over tinder or something. Meeting people online can be tricky when it comes to this imo.

[@andrewsmith3257]

​@@kelb6073yes exactly. Dr Sam Vaknin says that narcissists give off putting vibes because of the uncanny valley

[@ludvighp6235]

You have no idea what you are talking about lol. Just by looking at "Describing mental health.."

[@meredithmericle7487]

You have no idea whom you are talking to.@@ludvighp6235

[@Madmen604]

Sociopathic personality imo. With paranoia, sadistic cruelty, criminal behaviour his whole career, conduct problems in his youth such as throwing rocks at a baby carriage, assaulting his teacher and getting expelled from school. That man should not be anywhere near public office. This case also shows you how differently the law is applied for the rich versus ordinary people.

[@maryriley6163]

I always find articles on narcissism interesting because I believe my father suffered with narcissism (and we suffered from his narcissism as well. He could be charming which caused many casual acquaintances to think he was a prince of a guy.

[@Anna_Key]

Do you listen to HG Tudor on YT? He says he is a narcissist and has SOOO much info about a lot of different types of narcs. (There is more than just vulnerable and grandiose types).

[@sds5502]

Had a husband like that, got rid if him and America needs to get rid of Trump in order to survive

[@milascave2]

My. mom, too. People who knew he rcasually said "what a sweet woman." But people who had known her for a long time said otherwise. when I asked my stepfather do you know what narcissism is" he immediately knew that I was talking about her, and said that two old. family friends, both of them psychologists, had told him that she had it.

[@Brenda-jf2pe]

Sorry C America needs Trump back or kiss the economy and our Republic good by , don't vote your feelings vote for the best manager. Not all good managers will turn out to everybody's friends!

[@shaffey01]

@@Brenda-jf2pe you're joking right? Ok cool

[@RobinZK67]

“It’s reasonable to believe that if a plane crashes, everyone on the aircraft is going to, at minimum have a bad day.” This is why I watch Dr. Grande. For his compelling commentary.

[@wiredog771]

I couldn’t have said it better. His droll sense of humor and deadpan delivery has me In stitches every time. 🤣

[@v.britton4445]

Love his dry humor

[@treborhi]

Didn't think it was necessary to preemptively rebut the arguement

[@reneet5858]

His dry sense of humor is great.

[@RsRj-qd2cg]

If there is a lone survivor, he will also have a lucky day.

[@norencenelson8111]

I had a boss who exhibited the signs of maladaptive narcissism. He designed a solar heating device that had a large panel of copper pipes that were painted black. It had an electric pump to circulate water through the pipes and store it in a "Yuge" plastic reservoir in side a poorly insulated building. When he was proudly trying to show me how it worked, I inquired how the pump would work without electricity, say in an ice storm when power outages occur. He was convinced that he, with his degree in engineering, knew all there was to know about solar heating and that I lacked the degree. In February, over a three day holiday weekend, we had an ice storm and power failure. The floor of the building the now, what I dubbed the "Polar Project" was an ice rink. The toilet stool was split in half and looked like a frozen fountain. The genius stood looking at the thermostat setting on the back-up furnace, which he had disabled, and pronounced that "it says 55 degrees". All the while, vapor is coming out of his mouth and the thermometer next to the thermostat is registering 14 above zero. At the time I thought, this guy isn't the sharpest rocket surgeon in the Christmas drawer. Now, I know how maladaptive narcissism works.

[@titanium_woman722]

Sounds about right ☺️ Love that story

[@pj61114]

I really like these kind of postings bringing in perspectives about how significant or even insignificant people in human societies tick. Narcissistic leaders must certainly exist on the right and left. Jimmy Carter comes to mind as a President who was not a narcissist and in general is talked about as a Flop. Like nice guys finish last. It appears to me that Narcissism and Politicians go together like a Burger with Fries.

[@melissalynn5774]

sad, huh? for the u.s.a.?

[@melissalynn5774]

i loved jimmy carter and rosalynn.

[@maryforbus1918]

I adm anesthesia. I remember once making the comment to my hospital CEO that surgeons always thought they were right about every thing. The CEO said “would you want someone operating on you that wasn’t sure they were right “. Hmmm. I think all successful leaders have a degree of narcissism and I am glad.

[@wfemp_4730]

Nice guys finish last? Trump isn't nice.

[@lauracorriss9538]

@raidermaxx23 Carter's presidency is considered a major failure because he had runaway inflation, extremely bad foreign policies, with the exception of the peace he brokered between Egypt and Israel. The Iran hostages were freed the day Reagan took office. Carter also had no domestic achievements. It is generally agreed among political scientists that Carter's presidency was among the worse in the 20th century (although not as bad as Wilson).

[@Peter_1986]

_"I think I am much more humble than you would understand"_ is one of the best quotes I have heard in a while.

[@JMT34237]

The irony is incredible isn't it? And this guy is running the country!

[@SalmonFume]

He thinks it's plain honesty.

[@mindpower9057]

Only narcissists brag about how humble they are 🤣🤣🤣

[@HoffNL]

I know a better quote (and it’s not made by me): “He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot.”

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

@@HoffNL Groucho Marx

[@davidmcc6666]

I don't know, mate. When someone talks about themselves in the third person and paints themselves orange. You tell me if that's normal.

[@juniorjay1969]

AGREEEEEEED!!!!!!

[@trudyfox938]

Epic observation!

[@Redactedlllllllllllll]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andycochrane4131]

I bet you’re Aussie.

[@aussienikki9838]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@tomkershaw4384]

What troubles me the most is that an individual with so many negative traits can so easily convince millions of people to happily join his cult of personality. Very dangerous for society at large.

[@bobdecarlo7778]

Having negative traits is universally found among humans. Some more, some less I suppose! Trump's personality leaves much to be desired; his policies worked, were effective and profoundly affected the well being of our economy, our families and the international community. Joe Biden? Not so much. Marxism is a fools' ideology. And wokism is grossly impractical, ineffective and defys human nature which is naturally self-interested.

[@arjenbij]

This is what happens when people stop thinking.

[@sophiasocal68]

Hitler did it also. Scary.

[@albatross5466]

You have just described the majority of politicians.

[@reedc18]

America is turning into a cult. Much of the population goes along with the narrative and rejects critical thinking. The double standards and hypocrisy are going to cripple this country eventually.

[@karlad4082]

It’s easy to graduate from a prestigious school when your parents are wealthy and powerful enough to pay the school for that Certificate 😁🤷🏻‍♀️

[@louisecolombi6630]

Do narcissistic people know they are narcissistic? I didn’t know there were two types, grandiose and vulnerable. Very interesting. Thank you!

[@jdr9419]

Louise Colombi djt has characteristics of both.

[@mcfrandy]

Yes, one of the defining traits of grandiose narcissists is that they are aware of their own narcissism on some level and usually view it as a positive thing which is why they rarely seek treatment for it. Narcissists love themselves and therefore they love their own narcissism. They see the confidence and selfishness of narcissism as traits anyone would be foolish not to have. Of course, if they realize people around them have a low opinion of the label "narcissist" then they might deny it if accused of being a narcissist in order to be viewed more favorably (essentially denying their narcissism for narcissistic reasons), but it won't change their behavior and they are still aware that they are narcissistic.

[@irmawatifebriani8459]

I believe they don't because one of the characteristic of narc. Is they are shallow and lack of insight. although it could probably different with vulnerable narc. For vulnerable one, they knew something is wrong with them, but couldn't figure out what.

[@HB-et5iv]

Both types tend to deny any flaws they have, they will be 'over-aware' if and when any of their traits seems to benefit them, while denying the same or other traits when they seem to reflect poorly on them. Shifting blame to others ("China virus") can help them in pushing their failures/flaws out of their own consciousness, possibly to a point where they cannot even become aware anymore that there may be something wrong with them, which results in the superficial resistance to criticism. ("He's obviously wrong in not agreeing with me, I'm obviously soo much more right than he is, so he's absolutely no threat to me. - I'll fire him anyway.')

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

In some cases yes. Some narcissists have openly admitted to being narcissistic with others going as far as to say they’re comfortable being so.

[@judiepollick3178]

Trump, "I am the greatest narcissist there ever was, No one has ever done narcissism the way I have, It's a beautiful thing."

[@themore-you-know]

"Everyone says I'm the best narcissist. Trust me!"

[@africanbeautifulgirl]

😂😂😂😂 you got it!

[@jimholmes5395]

Barack Obama is 20 times worse........and was that much more expensive. I used to investigate for the Defense Department. I ought to know a narcissist when I see one. I've put quite a few of them in prison. For some reason though, if they have a (D) after their names, they can't be touched. But then again, being a liberal means that you can be a dogbreath and not have to say your sorry....while being above the law.

[@LissaJaded]

@@jimholmes5395 JC, this is about DT, not Obama.

[@jmacdonald8630]

Jim Holmes Trump is a traitor to America. Why do you support him in any way?

[@gretagoode2965]

Incredibly entertaining AND informative. Shows a sense of humor I'd not seen before. Beautifully delivered!

[@kavitadeva]

"Only speculating about what could be happening in a situation like this" Has there ever been a situation like this before????? Thanks Dr. Grande

[@raenbo_]

And I have to hope, this particular situation comes to an end very soon! I LMAO'ed at the deadpan delivery of Trump's insane comments

[@namabest1]

And never happens again! God help us.

[@itsclear9689]

Insidious Maladaptive Narcissism sounds like the name of a death metal band.

[@hsharma3933]

itsclear I don’t see IMN catching on too well.

[@itsclear9689]

@@hsharma3933 They only play in La-La-Land. Lol.

[@otto1630]

i would shorten it to insidious maladaptive for a punk rock band

[@itsclear9689]

@@otto1630 That could work!

[@80808O]

Punk rock? The correct name would be "The Maladaptives"

[@plantdaddymode1399]

He’s a very stable genius! How could anyone else in the world remember the words “man, woman, camera, person, tv”??? This Adonis of a man is the bestest of the best for being a very very stable genius!

[@LiberalinOregon]

If he’s so smart, why has he done everything possible to hide his college grades? And if so intelligent why has he bankrupted his businesses? Neither of these actions seem like a “smart” person.

[@mmartinezPhysics]

He hides his grades because he doesn't want to brag about them, he's too humble. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@TheAerondight]

Grades are not required to articulate your intelligence

[@sweetman5249]

@@TheAerondight very True.

[@apolodoro11]

Academic degrees? Nazi designer of concentration death camps had the highest grades in the most intellectually sophisticated country in the world. Go figure it out.

[@sweetman5249]

@@apolodoro11 your logic is orange 🍊 orangutan 🦧 smart ? 😝

[@Glorindellen]

My sister is a narcissist. One of my favorite quotes from her is "but what if I really AM more interesting than everyone else?"

[@GreenGleem]

@Glorindellen oh wow

[@brownsuga]

Lol 😂

[@rhianjaques9997]

Wow just wow… I used actually think that way… So gross. Check this one out…My sister is a narcissist AND a therapist. Girl, now THAT’S a party!😳

[@Glorindellen]

@@rhianjaques9997 =O

[@ifthatthenthis3797]

She sounds hot to be honest

[@blaeckingceorl4161]

"Just to remind I'm not diagnosing anybody in this video, only speculating how much could someone regret for driving himself into a mess like this."

[@GodsChosenMekAmoR]

Dr. Grande is sooo hilarioussssss. I love people who love to laugh and although I am getting away from sarcasm no one is as tactful and kind with subtle sarcasm as Dr. Grande, LOLOLOL

[@angelinvocon]

I find myself watching your videos more and more . I am self taught and have had to study psychopathy to navigate this world. Now I think it would be wise if everyone took a little study of your videos. Your mannerisms and syncopation of your words move gracefully in a direction that is logical . All is condensed and any minutes spent are well worth it. The more I watch the more I like .

[@adayinforever]

Humble people never brag about how humble they are and unless to do it ironically.

[@holly8428]

I think there is a very obvious answer but because its Dr Grande, I will watch anyways.

[@franmellor9843]

Same hahaha

[@appleslover]

@Lauren Co 👍😁 🖕🖕🖕🖕🙋‍♂️

[@Jp-do9ny]

Lol are you a psychologist?

[@franmellor9843]

@Lauren Co TRUMP leads by the chin!

[@jmpattillo]

Lauren Co Nice view of the universe there.

[@procrastinator9]

M. Scott Peck, MD, psychiatry, wrote in The People of the Lie, that narcissism is the best DSM label for evil. I wonder if Dr. Grande could weigh in on that assessment.

[@slingoking]

It cracks me up when anyone dissects whether a politician is "telling a lie", or uses exaggeratory speech as if your politician doesn't lie (or lies less) than my politician. Such talk requires an examination of the party making the assertion.

[@mrkmh1]

It's the degree and number of lies that set the orange Mussolini apart from the rest, I believe he is compulsive, pathological who isn't capable of telling the truth. He also projects, when he falsely accuses someone of doing something it's a sure bet that he is the one doing it.

[@slingoking]

@@mrkmh1 Right, exactly, which is what makes you suspect, and believe me, I'm no special pleader for any politician - especially him. He ran, as I recall, against Clinton, who we just discovered in recent days, if the special councils filings are accurate, and I am inclined to believe due to the controversial nature of this that he is overly cautious, that Orange man was telling the truth about everything to do with the Russia collusion escapade, and Clinton was not only lying about it, but paid to create it. But to you, he is pathological. You are 100% incapable of stepping back and examining your biases, and thus you will think anyone you politically oppose lies, and those you politically support are (more) honest. A scientific approach would show that you are incorrect about this. They both lie any time it is expedient for their career or brand. No more, no less. This is a standing assertion that applies to all politicians. In fact - in thinking about it, Trump having not been a politician may have lied less, I'd have to go through a list of all of their whoppers to be sure. But one thing I am sure of is, if you think that he lied more and your politician (in this case I guess Clinton or Biden) lied less, it is you who makes the claim that is pathological. As for the liars, they are just doing what they do.

[@Rugelacharugula]

Trump is a liar. It doesn't take an expert.

[@slingoking]

Another one...oh boy. And tell me, since I am not an expert, which politician is it that does not lie?

[@Rugelacharugula]

@@slingoking There is no defense for Trump. He told thousands. Insidious lies. Painfully harmful lies. He is lying still. There is a huge difference. His lies intentionally led to the worst attack on democracy our nation has seen. Stop.

[@Shepherdmom]

I had a supervisor that was a bully narcissist. There were several staff members that turned him into human resources. Most of us are gone from there because HR didn't do anything but protect him. It's been almost 2 years and some coworkers say he is still harassing and bullying staff. Turn over rate is high in that department so he always has new and fresh victims.

[@4integrity]

Same here but I was the one released from my position! Big company, too big to fight. I was relieved not having to see him ever again!

[@NCSiebertdesign]

HR is only there to protect the company/business. Big or small.

[@greatwall8158]

I'm going through the same thing right now, but I'm suing the agency and not backing down until she's gone.

[@roadrunner9622]

When a bad employee is kept around, it's usually because like it or not they are bringing in money for the company, or contribute some other skill. It's also possible they have some connection to the higher-ups.

[@CB-hi7mf]

That's why I quit my last job. That boss also DEMANDED the phone number to the boarding stables where I kept my horse....so he could call me in to work on my day off. Umm, he was so stupid that he didn't realise that boarding stables don't have a secretary or a landline.😆 Like I'm gonna give up my ride time or stop in the middle of a riding lesson to appease him. F that. I have a way better job now and a wonderful boss.

[@bjarnyg]

people call me a narcissist, but that's just cause they have no idea what they're talking about. no one knows more about narcissism than i do!!

[@calinasagilitypartner4444]

I see what you did there! Clever!

[@Rain9Quinn]

🤣🤣🤣

[@xxdeathxx9836]

Nice comment it took me a second to realize what you were saying very smart.

[@davezick800]

Sorry, dude, that's impossible: Nobody knows more about narcissism than me. How so? This is the only logical conclusion -I know more about everything than everybody :-) (SIC) lol (your amusing post would be incomplete without mine. Now we have "matching bookends" and the symmetry is complete)

[@9EDdie4]

That’s an oxymoron, isn’t it?

[@johncastleberry3404]

I think you do some good work and I appreciate your insights and your honesty. I’m a retired psychotherapist. You and I tend to make similar guesses with available material. I voted for Trump and am saddened by the current chaos. Putin once said ,”America is run by men in dark suits, not its Presidents”. If I was looking for the power grid in the world, I would look to the banks and corporate entities. I wish that was not true but it seems to be. Our politicians reflect the worst of us on a National level. If a people get the politicians they deserve, it is a sad state of affairs. In any case, I wish you personally the best. Nice entertaining and insightful work.

[@NASAastronautStep-Mom]

I would like to see you update this video as we now have recent events of his behavior.

[@EarlGray007]

When people keep saying "trust me!", I usually don't trust them. Peace.

[@mrhed0nist]

Indeed. Those who have to demand respect don't deserve it.

[@celiastarot]

Sooooooo truuueeeeeeee

[@jeffczermanski2993]

I'd like to add 'believe me' to that list. When someone starts using these terms I immediately want to take a closer look at what they are saying because it obviously is so unconvincing that they feel the need to strap "trust me" or something similar to it onto the end of their statement (or the beginning).

[@FrankBenlin]

@@jeffczermanski2993 Yep, like "To be honest with you..."

[@XXallycat101XX]

Especially when you didn't even ask 😂

[@tracy7275]

Let’s be honest - anyone over 12 knows thAt there is something very odd and different about Trump - even if we can’t diagnose it . I hate when his fans pretend he’s perfectly normal

[@Sinn0100]

@@beorlingo Interesting...I position that both parties have a candidate that reflects what their base wants. While Trump may have his issues he has nothing on the Biden camp. The DNC and the entire leftists coalition are working hard to get a man elected solely on the basis that he is easily controled. Many of the so called "progressives" have admitted this openly. They cannot accept a DNC voter base that told them "no, we want moderation." This can be easily proven as every "progressive" candidate lost to Biden in the primary. If my choice is Donald Trump versus stacking the Supreme Court then my position becomes quite clear. If my choice is extremism verse anything else...I'm taking anything else. I would much rather talk about the DNC's unhinged voter base. They believe that speech is violence, looting is justified, and burning businesses is fine because they have insurance. These people make videos of themselves in full psychotic breaks. They hate the system because they don't simply get their way.

[@Sinn0100]

@@beorlingo It really depends on what we're judging here. If this is a personality contest then maybe. Although I wouldn't call Biden cholera...I would call him Ebola. Here's the thing about Trump, the things he's done so far outweighs his personality flaws. Yes, he has said some incredibly stupid things but...peace deals in the Middle East, the best economy *stable we have ever witnessed in our lifetimes, funding for the black colleges for 10 years, he's not threatening limitations on our rights, and so much more. We are now energy independent and have the lowest carbon emissions in the Westernized world. Finally, he's not attempting to stack our Supreme Court which will destroy our checks and balances. That alone has earned my vote.

[@colinhoulder3712]

They don’t think he is normal, they think he is a rockstar and would pay to attend his rallies even if he doesn’t hold an office. It’s scary the people buy his BS.

[@colleenwilliams1689]

The Supreme Court is already stacked. It started with six members. You could say anyone adding a Justice above six members is stacking. Plus Trump put many people to power who had conflicts of interest, which also ruins checks and balances. The EPA advisory boards that are meant purely do give scientific advice were either gutted or replaced by people who wanted to consider other factors like the interests of industry (aka "selective" science, which is not science, thus destroying the unbiased nature of the boards). For other areas in government where Trump has hired officials for personal interest, look at Some More News' video on how Trump "rebranded the swamp" FDR also considered "stacking" the Supreme Court.

[@thehappywanderer1]

@@Sinn0100 dude. Stop the lies. Your spreading lies misinformation

[@lotstodo]

You should do another video about him refusing to accept his loss.

[@lisaaustin4561]

Of course he’s a narcissist! Good grief who asked that?

[@virginiabify]

Narcisists people rarely seek therapy. Usually the victims are the ones who looks for help. Few Mental professionals are able to detect this.

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

This

[@danakscully64]

My ex husband is a narcissist and my therapist told me the same thing. It's not unless they hit rock bottom AND want help that they actually get seen by a mental health professional. It's rare.

[@hart_on_fire]

I have an ex friend who I believe is either suffering from narcissistic personality disorder or histrionic personality disorder. She actually went to therapy for years. However, she always told me she was going because her family, her husband, etc. She's the manipulative type. She loves attention even if it's bad attention. She went into a couple of rages with me and I finally had it with her. She eventually stopped going to therapy. I'm not sure if the person caught onto her or if she decided she didn't need it. Not sure.

[@hireikana18]

My pos mother was diagnosed and got worse, not really surprised tbh Just glad she’s out of my life for good

[@lionesslux6816]

@@danakscully64 It is so horrible to be in a relationship with a narcissist. The partner is always told how crap she or he is while they are the ones behaving horribly. They are manipulative. My experience unfortunately. 😔

[@uncleGravey5]

“Nobody has an alignment like that” - Dr. Grande impersonating Trump 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 perfection

[@myrtiesullivan2111]

Very interesting and revealing. I appreciate the Dr.'s emphasis that he is not diagnosing the subject individual (disclaimer) and that he gives examples of differences in Narcissism. I have subscribed and watch often.

[@AlexAlexon3897]

Thanks for a very interesting video. There are rumours that Trump didn't actually graduate. At least one tutor has described him as "The dumbest student I taught". Maybe his father 'bought' his graduation. No one of even average intelligence (like me!) would say: "Water's wet"; "George Washington used airports": "Let's nuke hurricanes"; "Women fancy me even if they don't know it"; "What's NATO?" (on his first day in office, scandalously); "I've got a bigger nuke-button than you"; and so on. I realize there's a difference between stupidity and ignorance - it's accepted that Trump has no interest in anything outside of his own self - but Trump's stupidity is overwhelming. When he started making 'messianic' statements, as we knew he eventually would, he should've been removed from office. Shame on the enablers who helped him stay in office. Now I'm going to watch the Does Joe Biden have Dementia? video. I suspect he has, as Ronald Reagan had, and don't understand why America favours elderly Presidents - but my goodness he's preferable to Trump!

[@mikemoore3165]

BUT....... one million deaths plus under Bush in Iraq, Obama funding terrorists....etc Shouldn't all of them have been removed from office. Most politicians for that matter.

[@francevenezia]

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." Someone

[@meggallucci5300]

I cannot really imagine adaptive narcissism. My mother was a vulnerable narcissist, and I recently met up with a grandiose narcissist. The latter is a successful individual on several levels, and I suppose he might be termed adaptive, if any narcissist might be. But his behavior is harmful to others, and I know that from experience. I do not see his isolation from others as a sign of a successful life overall.

[@johnjamesbaldridge867]

One thing that differentiates this channel from, gosh, ANY other KZbin channel, is the quality of its viewers and commentators. I was myself was a (very introverted) narcissist, and, of course, as any self-respecting narcissist must, I have to blame external influences: in this case Asperger Syndrome. Damn it, Hans! Seriously, Meg, your story strikes close to my heart. At the end of the day, consider that a "self-aware" or "adaptive" narcissist might be a person who is on his or her way to an awakening of just how ridiculous their feelings about themselves truly are, and it is people like you who are in a unique position to call them out on their bullshit and enlighten them to how wonderful it is to consider first the feelings of others and how one's words and actions affect those emotions. I consider people like you to be my heroes. Thank you for touching my heart.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Well, remember that he was discussing trait narcissism rather than NPD.

[@meggallucci5300]

My Creative Learning I have worked with many people on welfare for over 11 years, and I have yet to meet one whom I would describe as “satisfied self-actualized . . . with the most comfortable of lives.” I won’t comment on intellect because I don’t know about that,. The wealthy people I know seem pretty satisfied so our respective experiences are quite different and really polar opposites.

[@jsteele286]

I like how you handled this in a fairly unbiased way

[@davidevans6072]

Doctor Grande, when you started discussing adaptive narcissism with the example of the airline pilot, I immediately thought of Neil Armstrong when he took the Apollo off autopilot and landed on the moon manually. I think examples like this highlight the necessity of adaptive narcissism in some situations.

[@maryforbus1918]

I think any successful person has a degree of narcissism and I think that’s necessary to be a leader.

[@benjaminmacdonald7656]

Armstrong had to take manual control over the lander due to a radar malfunction.

[@gullintanni]

@@maryforbus1918 Nope

[@twinstarr2013]

Thank you so much for explaining the warped mind of Trump. His immature rants and constant seeking attention is beyond normal.

[@denisem8570]

Whatever a narcissist achieves is always with devastating damage to everyone around them.

[@TheRealXesc]

If you had watched this video before commenting, you'd learn that the pilot in the example saves everyone due to a certain degree of narcissism.

[@denisem8570]

@@TheRealXesc That example is certainly a rare exception to the rule.

[@michaelevans580]

@Bonney Dahlquist I agree with your assessment. The Democrats all seem to be suffering from insanity.

[@SkillUpMobileGaming]

@@michaelevans580 You have no evidence on your side (nothing but hyperbole). The evidence for Trump being a Narcissist, on the other hand, is undeniable. I'll trust experts that have studied far and away more on the field of psychology than you could even dream of, you random nobody.

[@SuperReznative]

@@TheRealXescYup, 🙏🙏🇨🇦❤️

[@jazzyrox4851]

when a disaster is about to occur in my life I'm going to start saying "I'm going to, at a minimum, have a bad day" :')

[@jdxx59]

Jasmine Roxy - haha..yes, it’s a good one from Dr Grande.

[@uglygirldoes6736]

That was my favorite part. Though the whole video was interesting.

[@raenbo_]

And I'll be saying this as well. That quote is the best!!

[@jenyj89]

When people would say “Have a nice day” my brother would say “No thanks, I’ve got other plans”.

[@debracottrill7989]

@Jasmine Roxy Good one girl! 😂😁

[@pawcatsfly]

The question itself is hysterical 🤣 Thanks 😊 I enjoyed a good laugh. 👍 You are the best Dr Grande and I always enjoy your vids even if the subject is a tough one.

[@nicksivds]

**Understatement of the decade** “Trump may have been deceptive on several occasions”.

[@dracofirex]

"I know I'm a million times as humble as thou art" -Weird Al's Amish Paradise

[@alexejfrohlich5869]

keep spending most my life livin' in an amish paradise

[@Tavat]

Cause I’ve been milkin’ and plowin’ so long that even Ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone.

[@aimeemarsh1]

My mother was a narcissist and she was highly intelligent and easily made lots of money. Narcissist are often high achievers.

[@kimberlyporter9555]

What did she do and who did she stomp on? Narcissists are mostly ceo's of get rich quick schemes

[@debracottrill7989]

Or like my mother, clever users

[@kimberlyporter9555]

@@debracottrill7989 are they though? They depend on their children for their supply of validation until their children know better and the people that Stan for them are narcissists themselves and are secretly competing against each other because they're black holes. Their entire life is structured into draining people of their empathy and that only lasts so long.

[@alsimmons7711]

Some are , some aren't . Charles Mason was a Narcissist .

[@enid0mom]

I think some very high achievers in primary school and secondary school have been so continuously praised that they need that level of praise throughout adulthood.

[@trocknorat]

Very good job Dr Grande! I have watched about 50 of your videos. I always enjoy them.

[@AntonioGarcia-zr9uc]

The greatest alignment to narcissism 🤣🤣

[@Iyamdisgustipated]

My father would say " only believe half of what you see and nothing of what you hear" also when anyone says "trust me" these two words are really saying ' I'm lying to you and you shouldn't trust me in anyway shape or form you shouldn't walk but run from these people especially if they happen to be a boyfriend or girlfriend and you will save yourself a lot of heartache.

[@sandramaggard2962]

Your father is very wise, trust is something you earn, you shouldn't have to say trust me.

[@dw3403]

and, he is a good guy. Wont believe it anymore.

[@jockkinne2768]

and 'very little of what you read'

[@p.anphobia]

Your father

[@p.anphobia]

I’m trans

[@ddoyle11]

Not sure if this counts, but when I looked up the word narcissist in the dictionary, there was a picture of Trump.

[@sunnydaze2359]

Sounds about right . 😁

[@rockhunter8483]

Fascinating thoughts and speculations. Thank you for sharing your ideas Dr. Grande.

[@oronayolie1]

I also truly believe he is a danger to himself and others

[@Kirke182]

What about a guy so narcissistic that he ignores good advice from experts and puts everyone at needless risk?

[@GingerAlle171]

Yes! Blind followers.

[@shellyshannon5226]

Damn, he’s describing 90% of the country.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidmoser7849]

No just the traitor Reps

[@jmpattillo]

Closer to 40%

[@zEropoint68]

i kind of wonder if that perception isn't tactical projection on the part of people who are like this and getting something out of it. it's in their best interest if the rest of us perceive _everyone_ as being just like they are. hiding in plain sight, as it were.

[@electricdreammachine2225]

zEropoint68 bingo 👌

[@tyronekim3506]

I learned something new today. Adaptive, non-adaptive narcissism. Thank you for the lesson.

[@iamwell5654]

The greatest and best alignment. Nobody has an alignment like this in the history of the world! LOVE it! How do you do it with a straight face?

[@robby7499]

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Without a doubt

[@Onelove858]

YOUR RIGHTTT

[@Juliet_Capulet]

👏

[@religiohominilupus5259]

LOL.

[@mojojoji5493]

Am I a narc?

[@fitstoic1329]

he went to Wharton undergrad with dad's help, he refuses to release his transcripts and threatened even his high school with a lawsuit if they did.

[@sandramcmann5824]

Sounds like Obama, too.

[@kristinebailey2804]

And did Barry Soetero release his transcripts? Nope. And frankly I don't care. Obama screwed us and our economy, Trump has us working and prospering. I don't give a rats ass how or why he went to college.

[@yourlehrness]

I always say, show me one term paper from college in his writing. Doesn't exist

[@yourlehrness]

@@kristinebailey2804 🙄maybe because you identify with him 🤔

[@James-gk8ip]

@@kristinebailey2804 Obama gave you 78 consecutive months of economic growth. That's a record.

[@etcetera997]

Keep speaking your gentle, intelligent and in depth truth, no matter who you review. So very few truth tellers. Thank you.

[@CGFIELDS]

Doesn’t take a doctorate to know the answer on this one 😂

[@kensyskye8965]

@Kakashi Hatake I agree totally! What kind of politician without narcissistic traits would even make the grade?? 😂 I’d love to see the Doc give his take on them all to be honest, I think JB’s son would be a fine start personally... As the apple doesn’t fall far.... So they say..... 😂

[@RyantheCanuckpirate]

@@kensyskye8965 I wouldn't mind hearing mental health professions give in-depth impressions on prominent politicians.. this video was pretty interesting. Would be a cool series

[@seanmatthewking]

@@kensyskye8965 Make the grade? A non narcissistic politician would be better. Perhaps you’re suggesting they wouldn’t ever get elected? Looking at other presidents, it’s not so obvious they are narcissistic. Obama? Bush, Clinton? I mean, they all must believe they’re special to consider the presidency as a goal. But Trump is the only one that wears it on his sleeve. To the extent others have similar traits, it’s much more subtle to me.

[@kasperchristensen8416]

Trump is practically a human manifestation of narcissism.

[@auntymarushkafah]

@@seanmatthewking There is one school of psychology that uses spoken first person pronoun density as a yardstick by which to measure narcissism. Obama scored high in numbers of times he said I, me, mine, etc., despite his apparent public humility. Donnie scored through the ceiling. No one in the history of the world has ever used first person pronouns such as I and me better than Donnie, lol. Or more often.

[@erockfreedom1727]

"...perhaps Trump would say it's the greatest or best alignment...nobody has an alignment like this...perhaps, in the history of the world" 😅❤

[@robocounsel]

Funniest thing ever )

[@guiseppeperceval4930]

His words, exactly, on any topic.

[@paulpolito2001]

One might say, "It's a *TREMENDOUS* alignment!", really...

[@remnant1018]

Thank you for the explanation of narcissism tending to move back and forth between types. I had wondered for several months about that after seeing a blend of the two types more than once.

[@sds6303]

According to Dr. Ramani Durvasala, there are 7 different types of narcissism: Grandiose, covert, malignant, communal, neglectful, self righteous, and hybrid.

[@glorialewis8227]

If l had a dollar for every time he says “than the world has ever known” when referring to something he has done or is planning, l would be rich.

[@bradhuskers]

The reality is that anyone who doesn't understand that president trump is a smart and successful man, who produced smart and successful children, is themselves a deeply disturbed and low IQ weak minded sheep.

[@memoryhero]

...than ever before... Oh god, shoot me.

[@bakarenibsheut12]

@@bradhuskers You seem more articulate than the average troll.

[@bradhuskers]

@@bakarenibsheut12 Well thank you Anish. And may I say that you are nothing like your name suggests.

[@thomasluby1754]

That is so funny because if I had a dollar for every time Old Man Biden says, "C'mon man" and "Look", I would be a millionaire. Plus, if I had a dollar every time Kammy Harris laughs like a mental patient, I would be rich again.

[@martygass6293]

Based on what this doctor says, everyone I know fits the bill.

[@MobilePaintParties]

Then are you Narcissistic...birds of a feather flock together🤔

[@bicivelo]

@@MobilePaintParties right?!?

[@MrCsifan55]

Growing up with two male sibling narcissist has left a terrible gash in our family. Both my parents suffered before their deaths.

[@billlyons7024]

This podcast is more useful and relevant than the average newscast.

[@JillRhoads]

In light of everything that has happened recently, I would love to hear an analysis of Ted Cruz.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Pleaaase

[@annicecaldwell1271]

Would also love to hear analysis of Ted Cruz!!!

[@daleyoung87]

Ok. He is a common-sense individual that has more substance in his shit than the entire democrat party platform.

[@jimhere1]

@@daleyoung87 and you are an ignoramus

[@carissahowell]

@@daleyoung87 not even Ted Cruz's family likes Ted Cruz. He's a smarmy, craven slimeball. Stop fangirling for such a low life just because he's got your alphabet letter of choice behind his name.

[@Samantha2209]

Doc gave a whole other extended “director’s cut” version of his disclaimer.

[@chets3597]

after the testimony about his behavior in the limo on 1/6 and the ketchup spattered wall I think you may want to revisit this non diagnosis.

[@Rachel-art-and-design]

Seriously, if you look in a dictionary for the definition of narcissism it should just be his picture IMO.

[@MaceLupo]

"Nobody knows more than taxes about me, maybe in the history of the world" This is too much for me.

[@nobbynoris]

Which is how he has been so adept at avoiding paying them!

[@LibertyStation92106]

"Who knew health-care could be so complicated?" So, he did ZERO. Not surprising from a big, blob, blithering idiot, ZERO.

[@baronmeduse]

'More than taxes about me...' Did he really say that, or 'more about taxes than me...'?

[@MaceLupo]

@@baronmeduse That is what the doctor said. I do not know if he may have misspoke.

[@mikeandrews1899]

@@MaceLupo the doctor may have misspoke .,... 😳..... No way 🤔

[@1313MockingBird_Lane]

I kinda can't believe you took this one on...now not saying I personally have a problem with it. In fact I found it very interesting and truthful, but still...its one of those where even my comment is gonna get ripped to shreds...you're a brave one Dr. Grande 😬😶😑

[@marieadame4854]

Truthful based on gossip perpetrated by the mainstream media out of context quotes? Takes a really dumb psychologist to make an opinion based on lies. Most of his supporters are basing their opinions on his actions. most people who don't support the president will never know his accomplishments because they watch the "news" and people like Dr. Grande.

[@lindseystein9676]

Marie Adame I’m sure some people are taking the tiny bit of gossip or speculation and are running with it, but most people criticize trump based on things he says in live press conferences, live interviews and while being directly quoted in articles. Can’t argue with a live video feed.

[@kwhitehomcd]

@@marieadame4854 watch Fox News much?

[@maxblak7446]

@@kwhitehomcd 😏🎯👊

[@1313MockingBird_Lane]

@@marieadame4854 Look, I'm not interested in getting into an argument about what the POTUS has or has not done, my opinions are my own, as are yours, and I do base my opinion on his actions. Also, why are you here? If you think Dr. Grande is a quote "dumb Psychologist", just curious as to why you even watched the video? I don't mean to be rude to you, truly, but I don't go around leaving rude comments on comments that I disagree with...I hope you have a lovely evening...

[@jamestaylor3805]

Let's be honest, the disclaimer that only a clinitian that is treating a person can make the call on what a person is openly displaying is utter nonsense.

[@gumzo2509]

Another great analysis on personality disorders. Good job Dr. Grande

[@michaelose6678]

“..if the plane crashes, everyone in the aircraft is, at a minimum, going to have a bad day 😑”....you will search high and low and still struggle to find a sharper example of a euphemism 🌟...great stuff Dr Grande.

[@martinsatyen7833]

Outstanding mate

[@tgoodson2]

Also, ...the greatest alignment...etc hilarious

[@stevenphelps7929]

Lol 😂 😆 🤣

[@maxhill9254]

+1

[@robbieburns3564]

Of course since this video was created, it came out that he paid someone to take his tests at Wharton. lol.

[@dawneipeldauer-awanderingn825]

The hugging of his body at conferences and at podium - very insecure

[@BGTats144]

Man the list of under age women he been with must be huge

[@nicholel18]

Thank you Doc for presenting information on Biden and Trump, and not being biased towards an affiliation. It is nice to go a video, and not have a person’s personal views shoved down the viewer’s throat.

[@brittanydenise6699]

nicholel18 i suggest you watch Biden video again then rewatch this one directly after. He is most certainly biased. But i don't see an issuie with someone being biased, sharing thier opinions. Like for instance there was underlining anger coming from him, i don't even think he even realized it. I have the deepest respect for this man because he's not talking down to his viewers, there is Democrats here, and Republicans. He's not getting angry at his viewers, like most of the KZbin Creators and news channels. Saying your a bad person if you don't do this or if you think like this, then you're this and that.

[@mrooz9065]

Brittany Denise It’s not Dr. Grande’s bias that Trump’s fouls mouthed speech and ill mannered behavior are felt more striking or insulting than Biden’s repeated gaffes and derailments. What did we do to end up with these two?

[@emr1d341]

@@brittanydenise6699 He says that he thinks both parties can do better in the Biden video. His bias is not between the two, but for better options.

[@nicholel18]

@Hos Is Boss to me, it sounds like he doesn’t care for either one by saying that. Or, he could be just staying mum on his real thoughts. In the Biden video comments, Doc is said to be a Republican, now a Democrat in these video comments, which means that no one actually knows, or speculating, as the Doc would say.

[@zachcraig3028]

Politically uncharged. Offers the viewer something insightful but leaves it to them to make up their own mind. Well done Dr. Grande. Your channel should replace cable news television.

[@laurenmay2098]

He is awesome!

[@bribri8042]

Seriously!! I agree. News is nothing but reality television at this pointed. Scripted and anything for the views!!!!

[@margaretwinson402]

He is treating the viewers as intelligent beings who can understand nuance.

[@markllewellyn5192]

Agreed!

[@hsharma3933]

Yea I was really impressed on how restrained he was.

[@MrMan-sy4ev]

I love the dry humor. It's the greatest humor. Maybe the greatest humor in world history.

[@joestephan1111]

Proper description would be "Power-Crazed Madman"

[@travissamz1604]

He uses terms like "greatest, best, and huge.." Me: you forgot bigly

[@ingamager1953]

Travis Samz People who are successful and achievers are often trained to see themselves as very successful.....even powerful. You will notice that he also projects that on other people as well as he constantly says how amazing and terrific they are. I’m not saying there isn’t some narcissism going on, but I question whether we should label that as a bad thing.

[@JamesHolmez]

*Yuge

[@moritsune1502]

He says "big league", not "bigly". It's New York City slang.

[@TaraRoyTV]

@@ingamager1953 And "POWERFUL" 😂

[@k.j.meijer4819]

Hugest

[@misterquantum9840]

“The narcissist devours people, consumes their output, and casts the empty, writhing shells aside.” - Sam Vaknin

[@thelonelyartistgwenn6084]

Vaknins refuses to call Trump a narcsissist...look it up

[@moniqueloomis9772]

@@thelonelyartistgwenn6084 Thank you for this info.

[@kimberlypound9255]

@@thelonelyartistgwenn6084 This isn't true, Vaknin has called Trump a likely malignant narcissist before.

[@ContentMadame]

@@thelonelyartistgwenn6084 IF that's true (and I don't think it is), it's only because narcissism is assumed in psychopathy. Not all narcissists are psychopaths, but all psychopaths are narcissists. Trump has moved past narcissism and into psychopathy.

[@a.a.8250]

When I was just listening to you as you were defining narcissism & the two types, I always wonder about my husband who Very Strongly & all of the time 24/7 has Every Single Trait between both the Grandiose & the Vulnerable types. So I am really curious would there be another term for a person who is Very Strong & Equally both types of narcissism?? 🤔 🤷🏼‍♀️ And as always, I thank you for all the time, care, your efforts you spend informing/teaching! You are very much appreciated!!

[@user-si7nn9bh1w]

I have read a bunch on narsisisim. Trump is definitely a narcissist.

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Your Biden and Trump essays are grand, Doc. Sorry, could not resist.

[@WhiteLivesMatterPL]

Trump 2020!

[@staciesheppard2048]

@@WhiteLivesMatterPL , TRUMP FOR PRISON 2020

[@johnnymidnight2982]

It goes to show that Dr. Grande should run for POTUS.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Tracy Lynn tell him Sister

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

Johnny Midnight that would be very interesting but I’m sure he would have the best people in his Administration...say...I’d go for him being President in a heartbeat! Alas he wouldn’t want to be 🥺