Random Thought Bubbles

According to the DSM IV, histrionic personality disorder is defined as a continuous pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking behavior. It usually begins in early adulthood and presents in a variety of contexts. According to the DSM IV, a person needs to meet five of the following criteria before a diagnosis is made:

1. Uncomfortable in situations where he or she is not the center of attention. nah

2. Interactions with others is characterized by inappropriate sexual, seductive and provocative behavior. These individuals are very flirtatious. yep

3. Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expressions of emotions. yep

4. Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self. yep

5. Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail. yep

6. They show self dramatization, very theatrical. yep

7. Easily influenced by others and circumstances. yep

8. Consider relationships to be more intimate than they actually are. i'm not sure

Individuals are very reactionary. In group settings, they will clearly set up situations where they will pout, or leave the situation if they are not the center of attention. They have difficulty blending. They will only blend if they can be in the limelight. They can be very destructive to other relationships, and can be a clear source of marital discord since these individuals are very flirtatious and have very poor boundaries. They frequently are misdiagnosed and at times confused with borderline personality disorders.

just great. i have either bpd or hpd or both. just excellent.