The Trump Thread

[shavenferret]

I saw this article and thought that it was very relevant to this thread. I believe that Trump is currently in the second stage of this FTD- Fronto Temporal Dementia. He also has the FTD gait where his legs swing to the sides a bit in a circular motion when it would be easier to move them forward while walking like most people do. Bruce Willis was diagnosed with this, and eventaully, the disease took his ability to use language, even though he was still there inside. He just wasn't able to communicate.  That is where Trump is headed sooner or later. It may take 5 years, but Trump will get there. Perhaps next year is when Trump will be unable to make appearances anymore.

Trump has features of the Stage 2 though. Look at the impulsivity in many of his decisions. I highly doubt that he thought carefully before ordering that the Venezualan boat be destroyed. He also waffles back and forth between support for Ukraine or Russia, seemingly on a day by day basis. He is also showing some inability to function and govern as a leader without handlers figuring everything out for him. These people are going to have to be used as a crutch, until his dementia gets to the point that he can't pretend anymore and will ahve to admit that he has a serious neurological condition.



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Stage 1: Mild Cognitive Changes

Small memory slips and less concentration
Early indication of trouble concentrating on tasks
Little interference with daily living

Stage 2: Behavioral and Decision-Making Changes

Notable impulsivity, apathy, or disinhibition
Difficulty with judgment and problem-solving
Increased difficulties in work or social environments

Stage 3: Language Difficulty

Difficulty in retrieving words and expressing self
Effort to follow conversations or complicated directions
Greater communication difficulty

Stage 4: Daily Function Decline

Finding difficulty in managing home tasks and routines
Difficulty with planning and flexibility
Decreased independence in daily functioning

Stage 5: Personality Changes and Mood Instability

Marked changes in personality and social behavior
Frequent and pronounced mood swings, irritability, or emotional withdrawal
Increased strain in relationships

Phase 6: Severe Memory Loss

Difficulty in recognizing familiar individuals or locations
Restricted recollection of past events
High dependence on cues, reminders, or caregiver assistance

Phase 7: Advanced Cognitive and Physical Decline

Extreme impairment in cognitive functioning and loss of verbal communication
Reduced mobility and physical frailty
Increased susceptibility to infections and other health issues



https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/what-is-frontotemporal-dementia-that-psychologists-claim-donald-trump-is-exhibiting-signs-of-article-152531836