A histrionic personality disorder is the need to be praised and complemented consistently. Even if the person hasn’t done anything remarkable, they feel empowered by recognition. Living with a personality disorder is a daily challenge. The complications include unstable moods, negative self-image, and the inability to maintain relationships. Even though most people act on impulse or have angry outbursts, TRUE Addiction and Behavioral Health’s histrionic personality disorder treatment center in Nashville, TN, understands that people with personality disorders experience this frequently. 

Personality disorders are mental health conditions represented by ongoing behavior pattern changes, lack of cognitive awareness, and turmoil of internal experiences. These characteristics usually do not align with society’s expectations of a stable quality of life.

People with personality disorders experience distress and impairment that makes daily functions difficult. As a result, work, school, and personal obligations can suffer or be impossible to complete. 

For most people, personality disorders form during adolescence or early adulthood. Symptoms can persist throughout a person’s life if left untreated. But, with proper therapy, medication, and support, the symptoms of a personality disorder can be manageable. 

Why Histrionic Personality Disorder Treatment is Important

Individuals can exhibit any of the symptoms of a personality disorder at different points in life. However, the constant need for acceptance, attention, or disregard for the safety of others is a disorder. 

9.1% of the U.S. population meets the criteria for at least one personality disorder. Yet, medical professionals find diagnosing young kids with personality disorders challenging. This is because there are developmental milestones that haven’t been reached yet. However, the pattern of tendencies becomes more apparent by adolescence and into early adulthood. This is the range for most diagnoses. 

Like most mental health disorders, personality disorders are usually not diagnosed in isolation. Mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders (SUD) are the most common conditions associated with personality disorders. Individuals with eating disorders also tend to have a form of personality disorder. 

Treatment for personality disorders includes a range of psychotherapy approaches. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy are the most effective. For individuals with co-occurring disorders, medication might be necessary.

Why Choose Us for Treatment?

Many years ago our founder saw a need for better services and more personalized care within substance abuse and mental health treatment centers. The core natures and creative instincts of people were not being served to their fullest potential. Even though the industry strives to do its best, we still found that the elements of treating the whole person in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being were not discovered. 

After many years of assessing and evaluating services, resources, treatment modalities, and programs, our founder discovered a more in-depth method of treating people struggling. Now in hopes of receiving better outcomes, TRUE  set out to revive the heartbeat of recovery by motivating the communities to be a thriving source providing better resources for recovery.

TRUE has established a program that examines all four elements of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, knowing that this leaves the person in a position to strive for success, leaving no room for a possibility for compromise in life.

TRUE is also connected to the concepts of community and provides a community structure within our program. We know everyone is looking for a chance to belong to something in their life, so TRUE delivers a pathway for all to discover their belonging and community for a purpose. 

Our Approach to Histrionic Personality Disorder Treatment

TRUE offers several evidence-based approaches for treating histrionic personality disorder. Our clients can learn coping skills for dealing with life’s challenges during our therapy sessions. This occurs in the presence of a licensed therapist who facilitates the sessions.

Behavioral Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies conflicting behaviors and how to learn coping skills for them. We help you pinpoint negative thoughts and apply strategies to replace them with positive ones. We understand that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, but once those change, overall mental health improves.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based approach built on the idea that individuals who experience intense emotions contribute to negative behaviors and thoughts. DBT focuses on mindfulness, recognizing how you feel in the moment. This leads to emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) helps individuals understand unhelpful thoughts that can lead to negative emotions or behaviors. REBT focuses on the moment and what a person is feeling. Our therapists help you form new ways of approaching challenges, thoughts and circumstances. The root of the adverse emotions is addressed so that self-sabotaging behavior can taper off.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies. The idea behind ACT is to focus on helping individuals develop mental and emotional flexibility and avoid making risky decisions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing(EMDR) is a therapy used when clients have a difficult time coping with traumatic events that happened in their lives. These events can lead to a personality disorder. EMDR works to stimulate the area of the brain containing the memories and target the memory. Once the memory is targeted, the therapist will have the client discuss it while coaching them through resolving the trauma.

Life Coaching

Life coaching for gambling addiction rehab is a form of support and guidance for our clients recovering from a histrionic personality disorder. Life coaches work with clients to help them create a fulfilling and purposeful life in recovery. While therapists and counselors focus on addressing the psychological aspects of the disorder, our life coaches focus on practical strategies and skills to support clients in rebuilding their lives.

Holistic Therapies

Holistic therapy is an alternative treatment service that focuses on the whole person, not just specific addiction-related symptoms. Our therapists consider our clients’ physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being, allowing them to achieve balance and develop coping skills. We use several holistic therapy services, including the following:

• Music
• Art
• Yoga
• Fitness
• Movement
• Animal
• Acupuncture

Our Histrionic Personality Disorder Treatment Programs

Treatment is the first step in changing the behaviors associated with a disruptive life. Individuals need medical support from professionals who understand their specific concerns. 

The treatment team can develop individualized goals. Working collaboratively with each individual, treatment facilities can develop a plan beyond a standard model and create a personable and actionable set of guidelines instead.

Through proper medication and support, individuals with a histrionic personality disorder can manage their symptoms and reduce the negative impact of impulsive control behaviors on their lives.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

A supportive home environment can make all the difference in recovery from a histrionic personality disorder. This program suits individuals who have support at home and do not need around-the-clock care from a mental health professional. This outpatient treatment option is typically designed for individuals moving out of PHP. Most IOPs meet 3-4 days weekly for 3-5 hours. Think of it this way: after breakfast, you come to treatment. By lunchtime, you are ready to return to your daily obligations. 

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) benefits individuals with a histrionic personality disorder. The program is ideal for patients needing more than outpatient care without 24/7 inpatient treatment. PHPs help individuals by providing a safe and structured environment with access to medical supervision, including individual therapy, therapy with family members, and one-on-one and group therapy with individuals with the same mental health disorder and substance abuse issues. 

PHP is also ideal for addressing the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD) because it includes individual and group therapy, medication management, and other experiential therapies. Substance abuse services are integral for comprehensive care at our addiction and treatment centers.

Individuals can access care during the day and return home in the evenings to continue their routines. They can practice new behaviors, overcome anxiety, and build social connections in a supportive community. 

Sober Living

Sober living is just what the name says. These are homes away from home. Our clients have a supportive community and can start their new life free from suicidal ideation and substances. Residents in sober-living homes commit to abstaining from substance use while participating in an outpatient program, leading to suicide prevention.

Living in a sober environment helps our clients develop new habits and routines with support groups undergoing gambling or other addiction treatment. They apply what they learned during treatment to their daily lives. This is where the real world meets recovery.

Consider a sober living home as a support system as you practice new skills, gain unique insight, and shape your new life in recovery. Our clients do this with other people who are facing the same challenges. We have adolescents, young adults, and older adults in our sober living homes.

Recognizing Signs and Dangers of Personality Disorder

Individuals with personality disorders can live a better quality of life with the proper support. Early intervention and treatment are necessary for this to happen. 

Below are some common signs to be aware of:

• Emotional instability is where changes can occur within the same day or even same occasion
• Broken relationships for no real reason that were previously stable
• Inflicting self-harm or suicidal behavior regarding thoughts, actions, and plans
• Engaging in impulsive and risky behaviors
• Struggling with personal identity or understanding a sense of self and self-awareness
• Patterns of self-destructive behaviors, beliefs, or actions 

Other Types of Personality Disorders

There are several different types of personality disorders. Each one has specific symptoms and markers. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) is used for diagnosing mental disorders.

The manual identifies the specific types:

• Antisocial personality disorder forces individuals not to feel remorse for their actions against others. Some common tendencies are to lie, behave violently, and suffer from a substance abuse disorder (SUD). 
• Avoidant personality disorder causes individuals to internalize the actions of others as a personal attack against their character. The fear of rejection and loneliness can make daily life difficult. 
• Borderline personality disorder (BPD) causes pervasive instability in social relationships, self-image, and mood. BPD can also cause individuals to risk impulsive actions without fear of harm or consequence. Individuals with BPD may also struggle with anger management and engage in self-harm or suicidal behavior and feelings of emptiness or worthlessness.
• Dependent personality disorder is unlike avoidant personality disorder. A dependent personality disorder is a need to be surrounded by others. This brings individual comfort. However, it is less about the companionship of others and more about others validating their presence.
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder is similar to histrionic personality disorder in that the need for praise is constant. However, narcissistic individuals brag about themselves to others to the point of obsession. Regardless of how big or small an accomplishment, task, or deed they complete, they will share with others. 
• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has similarities to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Rather than a fixation on the perfection of objects or daily routines, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is self-perfection. This can result in obsessing over physical appearance, a rigid or stubborn personality when working with others, and preoccupation with self-control and perception.
• Paranoid personality disorder causes individuals to distrust or constantly worry about others’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. These behaviors are present even if the individual has established long-term relationships.
• Schizoid personality disorder differs from other personality disorders in that individuals refrain from developing attachments with others. They cannot establish an emotional connection with others, including family members.
• Schizotypal personality disorder creates a fictional world in the mind of individuals. They believe in a magical existence and think they are clairvoyant.

Get Help Now

Even though living with histrionic personality disorder can be difficult, learning coping skills to manage the symptoms can improve health, daily functions, and social relationships. Take the first step by visiting us today. You will find a welcoming treatment center, support groups, and resources to help you begin the journey to recovery and an overall healthy lifestyle.