HPDs are like like split personalities

by **cmj85** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:59 am

HPD's learn to quickly determine what actions or antics will succeed in getting others to respond to them in a positive way. But no matter how much attention they receive, it is never enough. It is like pouring water through a sieve.

Another way to characterize the histrionic performer is to see him or her as playing a big dramatic game in order to deny intimacy and split off from the real self. In fact, the histrionic person may identify the false self as the real self and seek confirmation for his/her false performing self. But, in fact, while in the midst of a great performance, the Histrionic Personality (HP) actually vacates the real self and disappears. He or she is not there, or present in the moment. Only the actor, the actress, the clown, or the troublemaker is there. Even though some people may appear to be amused, they may experience the HP as being a bit crazy.

We don't suppress ourself for defense purposes. If we arent
the center of attention its not a big deal. we can relate and undertand and feel for other humans. Our feelings,emotions, are actually conected and related too. Its called MATURITY. HPDS are still
a kid inside so they will not understand that they can be inappropriate . Basically we know how to SHARE (kids do not) "the spot light".

I dont know why HPDS split but when the do WATCH OUT....its a complete different person...mine was the troublemaker.

Question when you split can you feel it or does it still feel like you?
Does last a long time or it temporary?
Do you have regrets when this happens if you push people away?

by **heretohelp** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:40 pm

Question when you split can you feel it or does it still feel like you?
Does last a long time or it temporary?
Do you have regrets when this happens if you push people away?

i hadn't even noticed doing this before in my life...but now i look for it... so i can only talk about recently.

it feels like i'm there, but not there - no control - watching a movie - being in the movie - watching things happen. and all these voices start sounding off in my head... thoughts of confusion.. a wall going up

it lasts as long as the stress is present.

regrets: i heard once barbara walters say, 'i regret everything i do; i'll regret even saying that' and i felt such a kinship with her b/c that's how i've been all my life.

but i could never pinpoint what was wrong with me.

lack of self-respect and respect for others. genuine care. that's what it has been. fantasy world = lack of respect for reality.

HPDs are like like split personalities

HPDs are like like split personalities

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