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Essay / Histrionic and Narcissistic Personality Disorders
It's amazing how far we've come in such a short time when it comes to medicine and science. Even in the last 100 years, so much has been discovered and learned. The human mind is a very complicated and fascinating thing, and when mental anomalies are added to it, it becomes an amazing thing to study. There are many mental illnesses and disorders today, and more remain to be discovered and diagnosed. The DSM-5 explains different groups of personality disorders that have already been discovered and studied. Cluster B of the DSM-5 lists ten personality disorders, including histrionic, narcissistic, and borderline personality disorders. These disorders are considered dramatic and erratic personality disorders and share problems with impulse control and emotional regulation (DSM-5: the 10 personality disorders: group b). In this article, we will take a closer look at histrionic and narcissistic disorders. Personality disorders. Histrionic Personality Disorder is obviously first because it is known as “drama queen” disorder, with those diagnosed needing to be the center of attention, both good and bad. Little research has been done on the history or causes of histrionic personality disorder, although there are several speculations about the causes. The well-known “nurture versus nature” debate is raised in relation to histrionic personality disorder. Apparently, if parents have histrionic traits, those same traits are passed on to children, whether through genes or simply by raising their children in their own way, without knowing it (out of the fog). Histrionic personality disorder is "characterized by a pattern of excessive emotion...... middle of paper ......l. Staying focused on the goal of the future is good for helping to repair damaged relationships and achieve a happier life. Finally, learning relaxation and stress management techniques such as yoga or tai chi can be soothing and calming (mayoclinic). In conclusion, histrionic personality disorder is more common in women, while narcissistic personality disorder is more common in men. People with HPD are considered the "drama queens" of the world, and people with NPD are the arrogant bastards of the world. Different therapies are available for both personalities, but medications are found more in HPD cases and hospitalization in NPD cases. Both personality disorders show a decrease in symptoms with age. And as with all mental illnesses and disorders, ongoing research will be conducted to uncover the causes and best treatment options..