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Histrionic personality disorder - Treatment

Treatment:

People with this condition often seek treatment when they experience depression from failed romantic relationships. Medication may be helpful with symptoms such as depression. Professional counseling (psychotherapy) may also help.

Expectations (prognosis):

Histrionic personality disorder does not usually affect your ability to function at work or in social settings. However, problems often arise in more intimate relationships, where there are deeper involvements.

Complications:

Histrionic personality disorder may affect your social or romantic relationships, or your ability to cope with losses or failures. You may go through many job changes as you become easily bored and have trouble dealing with frustration.

Because you tend to crave new things and excitement, you may put yourself in risky situations. All of these factors may lead to a greater risk of depression.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you think you may have symptoms of histrionic personality disorder. It is important to call if this condition is affecting your sense of well-being, relationships, or ability to keep a job.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/15/2009
  • Christos Ballas, M.D., Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Histrionic Personality Disorder (DSM-IV-TR#301.50). In: Moore DP, Jefferson JW. Moore & Jefferson: Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Mosby Elsevier;2004:chap139.
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