Characters with Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health condition marked by unstable emotions, a distorted self-image and an overwhelming desire to be noticed. People with HPD often behave dramatically or inappropriately to get attention.

Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) — Pathological attention-seeker! Must be the center of attention all the time. Uncomfortable in a “subdued” setting (not getting attention). Laughs the loudest. Cries intensely and throws tantrums. Shallow reactions and feelings. Little to no empathy. Plays the victim a lot. Sees relationships as closer than they are. Impressionable (believes everything they hear). Changes hair color, clothing style and public persona often. Loud clothing. Overtly sexual. Most likely to show up in a low-cut dress at a church or funeral. Says and does overt sexual things. Prone to depression and suicidal thoughts. Unfaithful to their spouse or life partner. Worst case scenario: this is the kind of person who would poison, sicken or induce a medical problem to get attention from doctors, nurses and everyone in their lives. Hospitalized often. They’re also the ones likely to poison or sicken other people (including their own children) as a way to get attention through them. They’re also the ones most likely to encourage someone to commit suicide (to get attention as the “devastated loved one.”) Predominantly female.

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