Hypersensitivity To Criticism While most people are perhaps sensitive to criticism, those with Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD) are especially so because we work very hard for your attention. It is the how I try to get your attention that can be problematic; therefore when criticized for it, it says you don’t want me anymore. Wanting…
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Living With Histrionic Personality Disorder – Assumed Intimacy With Others
Assumed Intimacy With Others Histrionic Personality Disorder’s (HPD) Assumed Intimacy With Others sorta reminds me of Borderline Personality Disorder’s (BPD) Favourite Person, but it is very different. BPD’s favourite person is someone I feel I cannot live without, typically putting this person on a pedestal and expecting them to always be available as a source…
Living With Histrionic Personality Disorder – Shallow, Changeable Emotions
Shallow, Changeable Emotions What does it mean to have shallow, changeable emotions? Basically, it is to be quick to anger or tears, but not a lot of complex emotions underneath. The emotions seem immature and superficial. I know how this feels. Describing it is the challenge. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a flooding of a…
Living With Histrionic Personality Disorder – Introduction & Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria
Books About HPD Are Scarce There seems to very few books published specifically about Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD). When I search on the internet for HPD books, the selection quickly transitions to personality disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Hopefully, as I develop this series on what living with HPD is like, I can be…
DBT – Skills Thermometer – A DBT Skills Anchor Chart
DBT Skills Thermometer Once the group went through the 4 DBT sections of Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness, this lovely Cheat Sheet or Anchor Chart was given to us as a sort of wrap up of the skills and the group. I find it so very helpful. Perhaps, this can help you,…
DBT – My Ability To Self-Validate Grows When I Live In Alignment With My Values
An Unclear & Unstable Self-Concept Those with BPD struggle with having an unclear and unstable self-concept – meaning to be aware of and have a collection of beliefs – morals and values – about ourselves and how we see ourselves in the world. Therefore, if I do not know what I believe in, what my…
Highlights Of DBT’s Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills
DBT & Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Goals of Interpersonal Effectiveness: Factors in the Way of Interpersonal Effectiveness: Objectives – Obtaining Them Skillfully: Clarifying Goals In Interpersonal Situations: Guidelines For Objectives Effectiveness: Getting What I Want (DEAR MAN) Guidelines For Relationship Effectiveness: Keeping The Relationship (GIVE) Guidelines For Self-Respect Effectiveness: Keeping Respect For Yourself (FAST) Troubleshooting: When…
Highlights Of DBT’s Emotional Regulation Skills
DBT & Emotional Regulation Skills Goals of Emotional Regulation: Understanding and Naming Emotions: Core Emotional Regulation Skills: Focused Emotional Regulation Skills Tidbits of Helpful Information Check the Facts How to Check the Facts: Ways To Describe Emotions Emotions That Fit The Facts Opposite Action How To Do Opposite Action: Opposite Action For Emotions Problem Solving…