Is there like a disorder that is seeking attention. I mean not like Munchauses. That's a little extreme for my case. Well I will tell you whats going on and we will go from there.
This is how it is. I seek attention a lot. Most of the time I will take a little problems and make a big deal out of it. Make it worse then it really is. I'm 18 by the way. Each time something comes up I get realy depressed and start talking to someone. Making them pity me and feel bad for me. Sometimes I do it without thinking. I drag people down to my level so I feel more cared about. That if they don't feel bad for me I am going to lose my friends.
So is there a disorder like that. Or am I just messed up? I have tried fixing it and stopping the way I act but I can't. No matter how hard I try there are times that it just happens. I have resulted to telling people I want to die and grabbing a gun and just holding it so they will feel bad for me. What do I do?
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You sound like my mother.
Seriously.
Except she won't admit it.
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if so, you have it
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LtrOusRtD
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manic depression? or some other type of depression?
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Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, including an excessive need for approval and inappropriate seductiveness, usually beginning in early adulthood.
The symptoms include:
Constant seeking of reassurance or approval. Excessive dramatics with exaggerated displays of emotions. Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval. Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior. Excessive concern with physical appearance. A need to be the center of attention (self-centeredness). Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification. Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear shallow to others. Opinions are easily influenced by other people, but difficult to back up with details. Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are. Making rash decisions. Threatening or attempting suicide to get attention. [6]
you can read about it on wikipedia. but it's a good thing it ain't munchhausen's because that'd be a sucky disorder to have. but then again it might be a good way to meet doctor's. But it's good that you've made yourself aware of your attention seeking tendencies. If you feel like you need to break that habit then you should try to do it on your own, or you could ask for help from close ones or consult a therapist/doctor.
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I'm thinking of going in and just seeing what they say. But the problem is I want to keep this from my parents. I don't want them to see me like this. My dad is always in and out of the ER for major headaches and I've been helping the family a lot. I don't want to seem weak to them. I like being the strong one
You don't always have to be the strong one and suffering from a disorder doesn't make you weak. But I'm happy you want to check it out. If you don't want your parents to find out I'm sure there are youth organizations with therapists that can help you out, I don't know of any good one's since I'm not in the states:/ but it's good you're getting checked out and want to do something about the situation
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I'm kind of like that to be honest, like I half don't want people to know about my problems, but as soon as someone finds out I can't shut up about my problems to that person. To the point where I think they get fed up with it-hmm I don't think it is a disorder but it might not be nice to talk about yourself all the time. I can't really talk I suppose but if you ever need to talk-message me :)
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I'm kind of like that to be honest, like I half don't want people to know about my problems, but as soon as someone finds out I can't shut up about my problems to that person. To the point where I think they get fed up with it-hmm I don't think it is a disorder but it might not be nice to talk about yourself all the time. I can't really talk I suppose but if you ever need to talk-message me :)
Thats exactly how i do it. I hide it when they find out i keep talking about it
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I'm kind of like that to be honest, like I half don't want people to know about my problems, but as soon as someone finds out I can't shut up about my problems to that person. To the point where I think they get fed up with it-hmm I don't think it is a disorder but it might not be nice to talk about yourself all the time. I can't really talk I suppose but if you ever need to talk-message me :)
