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Day Fourty Four
February 14, 2011
A-Z through the DSM IVr
H: Histrionic Personality Disorder
People with this disorder are usually able to function at a high level and can be successful socially and professionally. People with histrionic personality disorder usually have good social skills, but they tend to use these skills to manipulate other people and become the center of attention. Furthermore, histrionic personality disorder may affect a person's social or romantic relationships or their ability to cope with losses or failures.
People with this disorder lack genuine empathy. They start relationships well but tend to falter when depth and durability are needed, alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation. They may seek treatment for depression when romantic relationships end, although this is by no means a feature exclusive to this disorder.
They often fail to see their own personal situation realistically, instead tending to dramatize and exaggerate their difficulties. They may go through frequent job changes, as they become easily bored and have trouble dealing with frustration. Because they tend to crave novelty and excitement, they may place themselves in risky situations. All of these factors may lead to greater risk of developing depression.
Additional symptoms include:
-Exhibitionist behavior.
-Constant seeking of reassurance or approval.
-Excessive dramatics with exaggerated displays of emotions, such as hugging someone they have just met or crying uncontrollably during a sad movie (Svrakie & Cloninger, 2005).
-Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval.
-Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior.
-Excessive concern with physical appearance.
-Somatic symptoms, and using these symptoms as a means of garnering attention.
-A need to be the center of attention.
-Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification.
-Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear superficial or exaggerated to others.
-Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are.
-Making rash decisions.
Well I'm full of mixed emotions right now...
On one hand Valentines Day sucked big time...but I knew it would. But I only cried once today so far...so I'm doing better than I expected. I'm guessing all the chocolate consumption helped too...but yeah, it's been a really, really rough day. I'm just glad it's almost over...
On the other hand I really am proud of this picture and like how it came out...hopefully I can redeem myself after my HORRIBLE attempt at a picture yesterday. ugh...if I could take it down I totally would. It was a disgrace....
One more thing: I'm trying to figure out how to make some money so I can move to California and be with Garry. I dunno if anyone would be interested in a book of my pics or of editing techniques I use or if anyone would take part in some kind of photo auction of some sort...please let me know what you guys think. I'm desperate for money...I can't be here anymore I NEED to get to Garry...at this point I'd rather be homeless with him than here with all the riches in the world but without him.
Day Fourty Four
February 14, 2011
A-Z through the DSM IVr
H: Histrionic Personality Disorder
People with this disorder are usually able to function at a high level and can be successful socially and professionally. People with histrionic personality disorder usually have good social skills, but they tend to use these skills to manipulate other people and become the center of attention. Furthermore, histrionic personality disorder may affect a person's social or romantic relationships or their ability to cope with losses or failures.
People with this disorder lack genuine empathy. They start relationships well but tend to falter when depth and durability are needed, alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation. They may seek treatment for depression when romantic relationships end, although this is by no means a feature exclusive to this disorder.
They often fail to see their own personal situation realistically, instead tending to dramatize and exaggerate their difficulties. They may go through frequent job changes, as they become easily bored and have trouble dealing with frustration. Because they tend to crave novelty and excitement, they may place themselves in risky situations. All of these factors may lead to greater risk of developing depression.
Additional symptoms include:
-Exhibitionist behavior.
-Constant seeking of reassurance or approval.
-Excessive dramatics with exaggerated displays of emotions, such as hugging someone they have just met or crying uncontrollably during a sad movie (Svrakie & Cloninger, 2005).
-Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval.
-Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior.
-Excessive concern with physical appearance.
-Somatic symptoms, and using these symptoms as a means of garnering attention.
-A need to be the center of attention.
-Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification.
-Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear superficial or exaggerated to others.
-Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are.
-Making rash decisions.
Well I'm full of mixed emotions right now...
On one hand Valentines Day sucked big time...but I knew it would. But I only cried once today so far...so I'm doing better than I expected. I'm guessing all the chocolate consumption helped too...but yeah, it's been a really, really rough day. I'm just glad it's almost over...
On the other hand I really am proud of this picture and like how it came out...hopefully I can redeem myself after my HORRIBLE attempt at a picture yesterday. ugh...if I could take it down I totally would. It was a disgrace....
One more thing: I'm trying to figure out how to make some money so I can move to California and be with Garry. I dunno if anyone would be interested in a book of my pics or of editing techniques I use or if anyone would take part in some kind of photo auction of some sort...please let me know what you guys think. I'm desperate for money...I can't be here anymore I NEED to get to Garry...at this point I'd rather be homeless with him than here with all the riches in the world but without him.