{"id":121,"date":"2003-07-14T21:49:57","date_gmt":"2003-07-15T00:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ericbrooks.com\/soapbox\/?p=121"},"modified":"2011-03-07T18:36:32","modified_gmt":"2011-03-07T23:36:32","slug":"histrionic-personality-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ericbrooks.com\/soapbox\/histrionic-personality-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Histrionic Personality Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Oh!Diagnostic Criteria<\/b><\/a>
\nA pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more)<\/u> of the following: <\/p>\n

1. is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention<\/p>\n

2. interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior<\/p>\n

3. displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions
\n
\n4. consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self<\/p>\n

5. has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail <\/p>\n

6. shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion <\/p>\n

7. is suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances <\/p>\n

8. considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are <\/p>\n

(Via Jett Superior<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Hey, I only made 4 items on the list, so I’m ok.
\nBut then again, I *know* I’m a problem adult, what’s *YOUR* excuse?<\/p>\n

The 12-Step Program for Drama Queens.<\/a>
\n(Yeah, I’m making fun of you all again.)<\/p>\n

EricBrooks.Com®<\/b> – I also like to tie up traffic just to see a mangled body get pulled out of a car wreck. I ask you: Is that so wrong?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Diagnostic Criteria
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