histrionic personality disorder-HELP!

Hi

I think my sister has this disorder and I am wondering if there is anyone out therewho has it, or has a loved one with it. Any info would be helpful...

Kelly

http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe06.html

one site that will tell you the differences between American and European definitions, etc. There are plenty of others on net.

Use your search engine, just type in the name of the disorder

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Welcome to the forums
First question, has this person been to a mental health professional for a true, valid evaluation and diagnose?
I ask because all too often people read about many disorders and readily make their own opinions/diagnosis of someone according to descriptions found in books and literature, and unfortunately label someone, as being such, the best and only way to come to a diagnosis is to have a pdoc and or a psychologist do an evaluation and then goe from there.
So often personality indifferances (excuse sp) can falsely label someone with a disorder that may not be proper, so again, it is best to have a professional with experience make the diagnosis (sp?).
I know from experience, and all the psych courses and books, it is unfair to make the determination about someone's personality or mental disorder(s) without seeking professional help from a person specializing in the mental health area.
I do wish you luck with this, it is a rough road but it will get smoother after the bumps have been gone over.

Sincerely,
DE

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