it's more do do with the current state of society, like i said men dont need to be overgroomed except they are hidous. we basically need to look and sell clean, thats it. but we take it too far with the grooming these days. if its a personality disoder, then its not of out making but of us being a product of our environment, and we unplugg from that false notion when something drastic happens to us, we then see the world for what it is and focus on what really matters. being a pretty boy did me no favours back then, im talking just 2 years ago,if anything focusing on my looks to much ,made me ignore other important things in my life,and im glad i snapped out early enough.
on the other hand could me a mental problem arising from society at large and how we wana all impress.
even trying to play the opposite of the muss, the bad boy image is also an sttention seeking behaviour, it still boils down to the fact that we are trying to impress women,rather than being happy within ourselfs first.
this should explain a certain type of behaviour some men have but will not admit,and most women have this more than men.the roles have beed reversed.
we are now on the recieving end and women now judge use on looks as we have been doing for many years. so we are experiecing wat some women do go through. which we shouldnt because we are men. and you can blame the feminist movement and the sexuall eagerness of men to blame for this. we partly created this shiiiiit by palying thier games. and putting -up with nonesen just to get that puzzy.
here's an example of a peronilty disoder.
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Many of us desire the admiration of others, but Histrionic personalities have an unhealthy need for constant attention and engage in outrageous behavior to get it.
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
To be histrionic is to behave melodramatically—over the top. People with the psychological disorder HPD, have a personality based on histrionic behavior; constantly displaying an excessive level of emotionality.
Histrionics crave the limelight and constantly seek attention and approval. They tend to dominate conversations using grandiose language and frequent interruptions. Those with HPD can be manipulative—negative attention being better than no attention at all (Dobbert 2007, Horowitz 2001).
Diagnosis of HPD
There are currently 10 conditions considered to be personality disorders, some of which have very little in common. Mental health professionals typically group those PDs that share characteristics into one of three clusters. Histrionic is a Cluster B Personality Disorder, a class which also contains Antisocial, Borderline and Narcissistic PD; all three distinguished by dramatic, emotional or erratic behavior.
HPD is only diagnosed when the characteristic behaviors are pervasive and disabling. According to the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), a patient must fit at least five of the following criteria in order to be diagnosed with Histrionic Personality Disorder:
uncomfortable in situations when not the center of attention
social interactions often characterized by inappropriate sexually provocative behavior
rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions
consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self
style of speech that lacks detail and is excessively emotional
shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion
easily influenced by others or circumstances
considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are
Prevalence of Histrionic Personality
HPD has been estimated to occur in 2% to 3% of the general population and is more common among women (NESARC 2002).
Cause and Course of HPD
While the exact cause is not yet known, the disorder is exacerbated during increased times of stress and interpersonal difficulties. As is the case with most personality disorders, Histrionic Personality Disorder usually begins in early adulthood, and has a chronic course (Dobbert 2007, Horowitz 2001.
Treatment of Histrionic Disorder
Psychotherapy
Because personality is such an integral part of what defines our identity, PDs are characteristically difficult to treat. Individual psychotherapy, focused on increasing coping mechanisms and interpersonal skills appears to be the most effective course of treatment. Group therapy is generally not recommended for Histrionic patients, since their attention-seeking behavior can monopolize the session.
Suicidal gestures and self-mutilation, as attention-seeking behaviors, are often associated with HPD. Even if death is not the patent’s intention, it may be the result, so any expressed thoughts or plans of suicide should be taken very seriously.
The characteristic emotional neediness of Histrionics can result in an over-reliance on the therapist and reluctant to terminate therapy. Long-term psychotherapy can be financially prohibitive and is unlikely to resolve the deep-rooted issues of personality. The recommended course of treatment is short-term and focused on dealing with immediate stressors and difficulties within the person's life.
HPD and Medication
Psychiatric medications are not typically used to alleviate the personality disorder itself, but may be used to treat associated disorders such as anxiety or depression. Physicians should be cautious when prescribing to those with Histrionic Personality Disorder due to the possibility that the patient may use the medication inappropriately in the commission of self-destructive, harmful behaviors (Dobbert 2007, Horowitz 2001).
Information on Personality Disorders
There are numerous on-line and in print resources with additional information on personality disorders, including: Psychology Prof Online, PsychCentral and the article Types of Personality Disorders: Borderline, Narcissistic, Obsessive-Compulsive & Associated Clusters.
