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Histrionic Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) is a Cluster B ('dramatic') personality disorder marked by intense, unstable emotions and a self-image that depends heavily on others' approval. People with HPD have a persistent need to be the center of attention and often act in seductive, manipulative, or charming ways to secure it.
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