[header] How to help loved ones with histrionic personality disorder [title] Set limits. [step] When your loved one has histrionic personality disorder, you need to establish strict boundaries for your relationship. Your loved one may engage in attention-seeking, manipulative, or embarrassing behavior at any time, which in turn affects you.
[header] How to help loved ones with histrionic personality disorder [title] Set limits. [step] When your loved one has histrionic personality disorder, you need to establish strict boundaries for your relationship. Your loved one may engage in attention-seeking, manipulative, or embarrassing behavior at any time, which in turn affects you.
Have an open, honest discussion with them about your personal limits. [substeps] For example, tell your loved one, " if you start manipulating me, i will leave " or " if you start acting out or embarrassing yourself to get attention, i will leave. By making sure you set boundaries to be in communication about situations, you can limit damage to your relationship. [substeps] For example, if your significant other cheats on you at length, recognize that she may act this way, pretending it's not your fault but attacking you. Setting specific or unpredictable boundaries will encourage the loved one to engage in negative behavior. A few example of boundaries you should set for your loved one may be : [substeps] Remember not to let your loved one tempt you with inappropriate or bad-mouthing, cruel or childish remarks. [substeps] You may set boundaries like: " no tv when between four am and five am, unless it's january or so. " or " no beer when it's after 2 pm " or " no foul-language when you socialize with any of your friends at dinner.