Re: [sabre210] The Bad Side of BASE... :-(
First off... the title... Everyone wants people to read what they post, right? This does not necessasarily restrict me to this "disorder," as so is claimed
At most I might Have 2 of the 8... But so do ALOT of people...
Your post could be considered a personal attack in certain circles...
But so could ALOT of posts here...
So by me posting this... does it add proof or weight to his remark? nahhh....
Leave the diagnosis to the pros...
Now if you really wanted to help, maybe you could have PM'd me? What does posting abotu a disorder accomplish?
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Diagnostic Criteria
A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention
2. interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior
3. displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions
4. consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self
5. has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail
6. shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion
7. is suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances
8. considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are