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Histrionic personality disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

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A condition in which high-functioning people with good social skills use those skills to manipulate people and become the center of attention.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Personality disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Symptoms

Reacts poorly to criticism
Emotional instability
Preoccupation with physical appearance
Mood swings
Behavior problems
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Other treatments

Psychotherapy
Counseling

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