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Podcast: Ask Dr. Drew
Episode: Psychotherapist: Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Real & I’ve Seen TDS In My Own Practice w/ Jonathan Alpert + Martha Byrne & Mike McMahon (Ex-NYPD Cop Pardoned By Trump)
Description: Dr. Drew & Susan learned about gold, silver & retirement with Augusta – now it’s your turn: https://drdrew.com/gold • Psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert says “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is not in the DSM list of official mental illnesses – but he’s seen evidence of it in his own practice.
Alpert says the symptoms are far more than simple political disagreement. He says they mirror anxiety and OCD, with a combination of intrusive thoughts, compulsive news consumption, and hyper-arousal when discussing Trump. He says TDS treatment should focus on restoring psychological distance rather than validating political fixation or identity-based fear.
Actress Marth...