Histrionic Personality Histrionic Personality Disorder 'HISTRIONIC' Hysterical reactions to crises Interested in self only Self-dramatizing Theatrical Rash Involve others in their dramas Over-react No ability to think before acting Incapable of enduring relationships Concern for others rarely shown Or - all the S's Self dramatization Suggestibility Shallow Labile Affect Seeks Attention and Excitement Seductive, inappropriately Suited and Booted (over-concern with physical attractiveness) Speeks excessively impressionistic (DSM-IV) Sees (considers) relationships more intimate than they are (DSM-IV) Dr. Kamran Asghar Shaikh Dublin Ireland |