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Fiendish Thingy

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7. Oh brother

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 02:06 AM

Sep 30

“Manic” behaviour is not the same thing as the DT’s or akasthesia, the fidgety restlessness described in the post- they are three separate, distinct symptoms/disorders.

Just another example of the risks and fallibility of internet assessment and diagnosis.

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Hegseth spiralling out of control, acting like a dry drunk: [View all] tblue37 Sep 29 OP

I'm going to bet he has added stimulants to his mix. 58Sunliner Sep 30 #1

I strongly agree unc70 Sep 30 #5

"Drop!" that fixes everything underpants Sep 30 #2

... sheshe2 Sep 30 #3

His big speech to the generals should be a hoot, Bayard Sep 30 #4

Untreated Bipolar Disorder? belpejic Sep 30 #6

If it's Bipolar, then manic episode could maybe explain the summoning of all the generals & admirals. tblue37 Sep 30 #10

Oh brother Fiendish Thingy Sep 30 #7

I can't even joke about it. Sounds like he may have serious issues. Buddyzbuddy Sep 30 #8

Like an drunk? edhopper Sep 30 #9

Dry drunk is when the underlying cause of the alcoholism isn't addressed tinrobot Sep 30 #11

Yes edhopper Sep 30 #13

He is the absolute Karma13612 Sep 30 #12