10 Symptoms of a Histrionic Personality Disorder
Symptom #8:
For patients with histrionic personality disorder, it is vital to be the center of attention at all cost. They can use different methods to do it, such as seduction and manipulation.
Some specialists on this topic have claimed that Marilyn Monroe was the perfect example of a patient with this disorder. Based on her seductive nature, spotlight-seeking behavior and her short but intense relationships, she fits perfectly in the diagnostic criteria for this disorder. Even though we find lots of traits in Marilyn Monroe’s personality to qualify her as an example, it is important to state that there is no way to make this particular diagnosis, it is only used as an example.
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