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. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/12172025 」•• 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 Martha Byrne returns with her husband Mike McMahon, a former NYPD sergeant who was recently pardoned by President Trump and released from an 18-month prison sentence. McMahon had been convicted of acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, but supporters at the White House say he was tricked into a private investigator job that he didn't know was connected to the Chinese government. Jonathan Alpert is a psychotherapist with over two decades of clinical experience. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, and the New York Post, and has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, NBC Nightly News, and CNN. His upcoming book "Therapy Nation" is available at https://amzn.to/3YkBRbf for preorder. Follow at https://x.com/JonathanAlpert Martha Byrne is an Emmy-winning daytime television actress known for As the World Turns and General Hospital. She is the author of In the Interest of Justice, which documents her family’s legal battle following her husband’s federal conviction. Follow at https://x.com/marthabyrne10 Mike McMahon is a retired NYPD detective who earned 78 medals, including the Combat Cross. He served 18 months in federal prison before receiving a presidential pardon. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBJY2D7R 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • AUGUSTA PRECIOUS METALS – Thousands of Americans are moving portions of their retirement into physical gold & silver. Learn more in this 3-minute report from our friends at Augusta Precious Metals: https://drdrew.com/gold or text DREW to 35052 • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • VSHREDMD – Formulated by Dr. Drew: The Science of Cellular Health + World-Class Training Programs, Premium Content, and 1-1 Training with Certified V Shred Coaches! More at https://drdrew.com/vshredmd • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at https://twc.health/drew 「 AFFILIATES 」 Some of the links from this show are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases – at no cost to you. 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on medical issues. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician before making health decisions. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Executive Producers • Kaleb Nation - https://kalebnation.com • Susan Pinsky - https://x.com/firstladyoflove Content Producer & Booking • Emily Barsh - https://x.com/emilytvproducer Hosted By • Dr. Drew Pinsky - https://x.com/drdrew 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about