Characterized by excessive emotional instability and attention seeking. Behavior includes discomfort if not the center of attention; excessive attention to physical attractiveness; rapidly shifting and shallow emotions; speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail; viewing relationships as being more intimate than they actually are; and seeking immediate gratification.
A disorder marked by attention-seeking behavior such as excitability or self-dramatization; in spite of these emotional displays, the individual is perceived as shallow and lacking in genuineness, histrionic personality.
A mental disorder marked by a constant pattern of excessive emotions and attention-seeking behavior that usually begins in early adulthood. People with this disorder often dramatize their everyday concerns, exaggerate their feelings or concerns in colorful speech, use clothing or hairstyles to draw attention to themselves, and consider relationships closer than they really are. They may also exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior or other provocative behavior. Often, people with the disorder act out a role for themselves (such as a “victim” or “princess”). While people with histrionic personality disorder may be at greater risk for attempting suicide, the risk of actual suicide is unknown. Treatment consists of behavioral therapy.
A personality disorder marked by excessive emotionalism and attention-seeking. Those affected are active, dramatic, prone to exaggerate, and subject to irrational, angry outbursts or tantrums. They express boredom with normal routines and crave novelty and excitement. Behavior in interpersonal relationships is shallow, vain, demanding, and dependent.
Histrionic personality disorder is a mental health condition marked by overly dramatic emotions and attention-seeking behaviors. Those affected consistently seek praise or reassurance, demanding immediate gratification of their needs. This disorder typically emerges in early adulthood and is more prevalent in women.