Overview
Genes play a role in the development of personality disorders. Abuse or instability during childhood also may increase risk.
Symptoms
A person with histrionic personality disorder seeks attention, talks dramatically with strong opinions, is easily influenced, has rapidly changing emotions, and thinks relationships are closer than they are.
Treatments
Treatment may include talk therapy and drugs.
Last Updated: June 13th, 2017
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