Histrionic personality disorder: Common characteristics and effective treatment by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | Jun 13, 2024 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics Many mental health conditions and disorders can influence emotions and emotional stability, including histrionic personality disorder. Histrionic personality disorder involves a pattern of excessive sensitivity and attention-seeking behavior, sometimes causing people with the disorder to go to extreme lengths to garner attention for themselves. There are a few ways to…