Histrionic personality disorder symptoms, causes &amp; treatment. Sheppard Pratt. (n.d.). Retrieved July 31, 2022, from https://www.sheppardpratt.org/knowledge-center/condition/histrionic-personality-disorder/ 

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Histrionic Personality Disorder is a mental health condition marked by unstable emotions and a distorted self-image. It is a part of cluster B or ‘dramatic’ personality disorders. People with this disorder experience intense, unstable emotions and their self-esteem depends on the approval of others. They have a desire to be the center of attention at all times and are often seductive, manipulative and charming.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder: Causes, symptoms &amp; treatment. Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved July 31, 2022, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9743-histrionic-personality-disorder#:~:text=Histrionic%20personality%20disorder%20(HPD)%20is,or%20inappropriately%20to%20get%20attention. 

Symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder 

Etiology of Histrionic Personality Disorder

- Being rewarded for attention-seeking behaviors as a child 
- A family history of personality disorders, anxiety, or depression 
- Learning behaviors from a parent or caregiver with HPD 
- A lack of criticism or punishment as a child 
- Unpredictable attention from your parents 
- Experienced depression or anxiety in the past 
- Genetic susceptibility 

Histrionic personality disorder: Causes, symptoms &amp; treatment. Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.). Retrieved July 31, 2022, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9743-histrionic-personality-disorder#:~:text=Histrionic%20personality%20disorder%20(HPD)%20is,or%20inappropriately%20to%20get%20attention. 

Treatment for Histrionic Personality Disorder

Therapy: 
- Group Therapy: Helps with self-reflection.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Focuses on the psychological roots of emotional suffering.
- Supportive Psychotherapy: Improves symptoms and helps implement coping skills.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): Helps unlearn patterns of negative thoughts.

Education: 
- Learning about HPD can help you understand and learn your triggers.

Medication:
- Antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs can help treat the symptoms of HPD.

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