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Histrionic Personality Disorder

What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?

The term ‘histrionic’ refers to a presentation that is overly dramatic and theatrical. The root word ‘histrio’ is Latin for ‘‘actor’ and was applied as a way to capture what has been described as “attention-seeking”, self-dramatization and exaggerated emotional displays of behaviour. People struggling with HPD tend to be emotionally sensitive, more self-focused, and frequently seek reassurance and approval from others.

The disorder is also defined by the following symptoms:

  • A desire to be the centre of attention; feeling uncomfortable when not the centre of attention
  • Inappropriately seductive appearance or behaviour
  • Rapidly shifting emotional states that appear shallow to others
  • Overly concerned with physical appearance, and using physical appearance to draw attention to self
  • Opinions are easily influenced by other people, highly suggestible
  • Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are

How is Histrionic Personality Disorder Treated?

In order to help a person manage emotion and impulsivity, we typically use DBT as the treatment of choice.

Treatments

DBT

Learn More About Other Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Narcissitic + Antisocial Disorders
Paranoid + Schizotypal Disorders

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