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Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by severe, precarious sentiments and a malformed self-image. Individuals suffering from histrionic personality disorder rely on others for their self-esteem to be approved. They behave inappropriately and dramatically to get attention.

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My friend struggles with mental health. Please assist.

Query: Hello doctor, My query is relating to a friend that seems to have a mental health issue. She is 24 years old, 5 feet 10 inch, and is not currently on any medication. She was previously on medication for depression and anxiety. Her behavior is very concerning and tends to center around attention seek...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, the following differentials can be drawn: Emotionally unstable personality disorder, Narcissistic personality disorder and Histrionic personality disorder. But the exact diagnosis, if any, can only be made after a detailed evaluation by a psychia...  Read Full »

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