Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder, also known as hysterical personality disorder, is in the category of personality disorders and is characterized by the desire of the person to receive approval from activities such as excessive emotional expression, inappropriate seductiveness and excessive attention seeking.

A person afflicted by this disorder is intense, dramatic, provocative, highly emotional, and is likely to become influenced by others. A person with this disorder might be a hypochondriac and exaggerate their physical problems to get attention that is needed for their well being.

Treatment for this disorder is basically the same as for other personality disorders. If treatment is sought by the person, therapy should be given by a psychiatrist who has experience with personality disorders. He should thoroughly interview the person for a complete history of any problems that may bear on this condition as well as all present symptoms. This information should be helpful in deciding on the most effective therapy that fits the patients profile in symptoms or other conditions that pertain to histrionic personality disorder.

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