[beth]

People suffering for Histrionic Personality Disorder are full-on drama queens. It's almost like they are playing to a full-house every time you encounter them. They love to draw attention to themselves, are seductive, love the limelight, but are also shallow in their over-the top emotions and are very difficult to get to really know. While they are entertaining in the short-term they are undependable, easily suggestible and have poor impulse control.
You can read about the story of Sarah-Kate, who suffers from HPD here.

[shrimpbox73]

[quote=beth]People suffering for Histrionic Personality Disorder are full-on drama queens. It's almost like they are playing to a full-house every time you encounter them. They love to draw attention to themselves, are seductive, love the limelight, but are also shallow in their over-the top emotions and are very difficult to get to really know. While they are entertaining in the short-term they are undependable, easily suggestible and have poor impulse control.
You can read about the story of Sarah-Kate, who suffers from HPD hequote] This is my first time posting so I am not sure if I am doing it correctly.My daughter in law of over 12 years has been showing signs of this disorder and it has torn our family apart.We have always loved her both as a friend and daughter in law.We all went on trips together and never a harsh word.Well last year like alot of people they lost their home.She asked to move in with her parents who have more room than my husband and I,but her parents said no.So last year my son,wife and 2 grandaughters moved in.Everything was great for almost a year,then my husband was dx with Lou Gherigs .He is only 53 and a very active man.Well ,I left for a long weekend knowing it would probably be my last time away and while i was gone she got in a fight over nothing with my daughter,left the house with the girls and rented a appt in a day.then she didn't want my son either because he didnt defend her(she was wrong} Then she started drinking heavy.They got back together but strained.This Christmas she pulled another sneakey move and went behind my husbands back and contacted a family member he did not want to see,again more drama,then refused to come to what is most likely my husbands last Christmas.Told my son he had to choose her or his father!! I lost my entire family in a 3 year period and now facing the loss of my husband.She is making this terrible time all about her.Sooo many people have told me how crazy she is acting.I have to keep all my focus here ,but it seems she keeps creating more drama.She tells everyone how much she loves my husband but has not offered to help in any way.My husband paid and helped them their whole marrige.She would not work.Sorry to ramble but she fits this disorder to a tee.She is always the center of attention,dresses in outfits no one else would wear.She is very pretty but just turned 35.It is getting time to grow up.She is always looking for the next party.I feel like she used me for my friendship,money,and anything else,Now that the fun stopped we are of no use.I am heartbroken.Anyone with suggestions it would help.They started marrige counseling but I am not sure how its going.

[beth]

Hi Shrimpbox, personality disorders typically manifest in early adulthood. If your DIL has been behaving normally until recently it is unlikely she has this disorder even though she acts in the way you describe. Was she like this before when she first married? Obvioulsy someing has upset her to be behavng this way, did it first occur after your husband was diagnosed? Perhaps this illnes is destabilizing her.Have you or your son tried talkin gto her about her new behaviors?


[quote=shrimpbox73]

Originally Posted by beth

People suffering for Histrionic Personality Disorder are full-on drama queens. It's almost like they are playing to a full-house every time you encounter them. They love to draw attention to themselves, are seductive, love the limelight, but are also shallow in their over-the top emotions and are very difficult to get to really know. While they are entertaining in the short-term they are undependable, easily suggestible and have poor impulse control.
You can read about the story of Sarah-Kate, who suffers from HPD hequote] This is my first time posting so I am not sure if I am doing it correctly.My daughter in law of over 12 years has been showing signs of this disorder and it has torn our family apart.We have always loved her both as a friend and daughter in law.We all went on trips together and never a harsh word.Well last year like alot of people they lost their home.She asked to move in with her parents who have more room than my husband and I,but her parents said no.So last year my son,wife and 2 grandaughters moved in.Everything was great for almost a year,then my husband was dx with Lou Gherigs .He is only 53 and a very active man.Well ,I left for a long weekend knowing it would probably be my last time away and while i was gone she got in a fight over nothing with my daughter,left the house with the girls and rented a appt in a day.then she didn't want my son either because he didnt defend her(she was wrong} Then she started drinking heavy.They got back together but strained.This Christmas she pulled another sneakey move and went behind my husbands back and contacted a family member he did not want to see,again more drama,then refused to come to what is most likely my husbands last Christmas.Told my son he had to choose her or his father!! I lost my entire family in a 3 year period and now facing the loss of my husband.She is making this terrible time all about her.Sooo many people have told me how crazy she is acting.I have to keep all my focus here ,but it seems she keeps creating more drama.She tells everyone how much she loves my husband but has not offered to help in any way.My husband paid and helped them their whole marrige.She would not work.Sorry to ramble but she fits this disorder to a tee.She is always the center of attention,dresses in outfits no one else would wear.She is very pretty but just turned 35.It is getting time to grow up.She is always looking for the next party.I feel like she used me for my friendship,money,and anything else,Now that the fun stopped we are of no use.I am heartbroken.Anyone with suggestions it would help.They started marrige counseling but I am not sure how its going.

[shrimpbox73]

She always has been thought of as "CRAZY" but with a good heart.Now that friends and family know how she completly ditched us,everyone keeps saying we always knew she was nuts.She is 35 years old.I still can't believe this is the same girl.My son knows something is wrong.The marrige counsler has recommened she go to her gyno right away to check her homone levels.We have to be all together Sat.night.It should be interesting.My husband is getting an award,so she will be there. She does not want to look bad in front of the townspeople.If there is a party or a crowd she will show.But has not stopped by to see him even if she is around the corner.She will drink too much,cry,tell her she loves him and we won't see or hear from her again.She fits this disorder to a tee.She will wear a revealing outfit,flit around and not care about her husband,or anyone else.I just find her behavior to be sooo phoney.Wish me luck!