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Histrionic Personality Disorder Definition
Common names:
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Personality Disorder Histrionic
What is a histrionic personality disorder?
A person with a histrionic personality disorder has a mental illness that results in excessive emotional responses and attention-seeking behavior.

What are the symptoms of a histrionic personality disorder?
Symptoms of a histrionic personality disorder include severe mood swings, excessive emotional response to situations, dramatic behavior, seductive behavior, social problems, problems with interpersonal relationships, and problems coping with stress.

How does the doctor treat a histrionic personality disorder?
Treatment for a histrionic personality disorder may include support groups, mental health counseling, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants, and tricyclic antidepressants.

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Last Updated: Mar 31, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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