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Histrionic Personality Disorder. Consult Doctor Advice?
Hello, I think that i may have Histrionic Personality Disorder and I don't know what to do or if I should see a doctor. But I am tired of living the way I do. I lie, and cheat and feel so uncomfortable when confronted. I never stop talking about myself. I feel selfish and evil. I don't mean to do any of it it just happens, and it has for years. I am only 20 and I have slept with 22 people. Most of which I was in another relationship during. I seduce without even realizing it and sleep with people I am not attracted to because I like the attention. I hate who I am. Should I see a doctor? can I be helped if it is diagnosed?
Hi, It seems that you are having behavioral disorder and requires urgent attention. Consult psychiatrist and get examined and get done proper diagnosis and start treatment as early as possible. You may require few counseling with psychologist. You will be alright after treatment and counseling. Ok and take care.
It seems that you are having histrionic personality but bipolar personality traits should also be ruled out.
You should consult psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. After confirming the diagnosis, doctor may advise you to go for counselling and psychotherapy to get rid of this problem.
Hi I have gone through your post. Actually speaking, a number of personality traits, without gaining sufficient severity as to attract a diagnosis of a personality disorder, is commonly found in general population. Personality disorders are extreme manifestations of this, and is a lifetime diagnosis where the way a person behaves, thinks and sees the world interferes significantly with his or her socio-cultural and occpuational wellbeing. If you think your way of interacting with the world is proving maladaptive, do consult a psychiatrist. He / she will be the ideal person to diagnose such problems, in case you have one. If they are present, they require special attention, psychoeducation, psychotherapies and social interventions to help you do well in life.
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Histrionic Personality Disorder. Consult Doctor Advice?
Hi, It seems that you are having behavioral disorder and requires urgent attention. Consult psychiatrist and get examined and get done proper diagnosis and start treatment as early as possible. You may require few counseling with psychologist. You will be alright after treatment and counseling. Ok and take care.