Histrionic Personality Disorder
Characterized by extreme attention-seeking behavior, individuals with this disorder have a distorted self-image that requires the approval of others. Often these individuals will act in bizarre or promiscuous ways to get the attention they crave. Symptoms include excessive concern over personal appearance, discomfort unless the center of attention, easily influenced by others, act rashly, have difficulty maintaining relationships, and self-absorption.
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