People with HPD are usually high-functioning, both socially and professionally. They usually have good social skills, despite tending to use them to manipulate others into making them the center of attention. HPD may also affect a person's social and romantic relationships, as well as their ability to cope with losses or failures. They may seek treatment for clinical depression when romantic (or other close personal) relationships end. Individuals with HPD often fail to see their own personal situation realistically, instead dramatizing and exaggerating their difficulties. They may go through frequent job changes, as they become easily bored and may prefer withdrawing from frustration (instead of facing it). Because they tend to crave novelty and excitement, they may place themselves in risky situations. All of these factors may lead to greater risk of developing clinical depression. Research has also shown those with<unk>  personality belief to have a greater desire for social approval, making those with HPD more vulnerable to social media addiction Additional characteristics may include: * Exhibitionist behavior * Constant seeking of reassurance or approval * Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval * Pride of own personality and unwillingness to change, viewing any change as a threat * Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior of a sexual nature * Using factitious somatic symptoms (of physical illness) or psychological disorders to garner attention * Craving attention * Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification * Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear superficial or exaggerated to others * Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are * Making rash decisions * Blaming personal failures or disappointments on others * Being easily influenced by others, especially those who treat them approvingly * Being overly dramatic and emotional * Influenced by the suggestions of others Some people with<unk>  traits or personality disorder change their seduction technique into a more maternal or paternal style as they age. Mnemonic A mnemonic that can be used to remember the characteristics of<unk>  is shortened as "PRAISE ME": * Provocative (or seductive) behavior * Relationships are considered more intimate than they actually are * Attention-seeking * Influenced easily by others or circumstances * Speech (style) wants to impress; lacks detail * Emotional lability; shallowness * Make-up; physical appearance is used to draw attention to self * Exaggerated emotions; theatrical
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Organic personality disorder
Haltlose personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
Cluster B personality disorders
Depressive personality disorder
Self-defeating personality disorder