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Histrionic Personality Disorder Updated 4/2011

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BASICS

  • Description
  • Epidemiology
  • Risk Factors
  • Etiology
  • Associated Conditions

DIAGNOSIS

  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Tests
  • Differential Diagnosis

TREATMENT

  • Medication (Drugs)
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • In-patient Considerations

Ongoing Care

  • Follow-Up Recommendations
  • Diet
  • Complications
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BASICS
Description
  • A condition characterized by persistent patterns of dysfunctional behavior (excessive emotionality and attention seeking) deviating from one’s culture and social environment that leads to functional impairment and distress, both to the individual and those who have regular interaction with the individual.
  • Behaviors are perceived by the patient to be “normal” and “right,” and patients have little insight as to their responsibility for these behaviors.
  • Condition is classified based on the predominant symptoms and their severity.
  • Cluster B personality disorder (inclusive of antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders) characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, present in a variety of contexts (5 or more symptom patterns to diagnose) (1):
    • Shows self-dramatization, theatricality ...

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