BUSH NEEDS HELP FOR HIS MENTAL DISORDER

OH CRAP--BUSH HAS HISTRIONIC DISORDER

ARNOLD DOES TOO...
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Diagnostic Criteria

A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking,
beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as
indicated by five (or more) of the following:

1.  is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the
center of attention

2.  interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate
sexually seductive or provocative behavior

3.  displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions 

4.  consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self 

5.  has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and
lacking in detail

6.  shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated
expression of emotion

7.  is suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances

8.  considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are

http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe06.html

Histrionic 
The word histrionic means "dramatic or theatrical". Individuals with
this disorder attempt to get attention in strange and unusual ways.
The basic characteristic to this disorder is a pattern of attention
seeking and excessively emotional.

Excessively emotional
People with histrionic personality disorder may have rapid shifts of
emotion that may seem artificial. They may overreact emotionally or
sexually to situations. They can be very manipulative, using emotional
explosions to get their way.

Attention seeking behavior
Individuals with this disorder have an intense craving for attention
and feel uncomfortable when they are not the center of attention. They
often dress flamboyantly or wear outrageous hairstyles. They may dress
or act very sexually in an attempt to gain attention.

Impressionable
They are very impressionable. People with this disorder are overly
trusting and gullible. They often follow the latest trends in fashion,
music, etc. They will also form beliefs with little evidence and
defend these beliefs passionately.

Self-absorbed
People with histrionic personality disorder are usually vain and
self-absorbed. They have superficial relationships and their speech
and emotional expression lack genuine feeling.

Concerned with presentation
Their personalities may change from situation to situation in an
attempt to look more attractive to whomever is present.
Some people with this disorder function with relatively few problems
in society. Other, more severe cases, may have maladaptive behavioral
patterns which cause significant difficulties in their lives. This
disorder is present in about 2 to 3% of the general population and is
more common among women.

Treatment
Individual psychotherapy is the main treatment for this disorder. The
more severe the disorder, the longer the duration of therapy. Brief
therapy can include a supportive, problem-solving approach, cognitive
techniques to challenge distorted thinking, and interpersonal therapy
to teach the person how to develop meaningful relationships. Brief
therapy usually lasts four to twelve weeks.

People with this disorder lack good analytical skills and the
cognitive techniques that aid in developing them. However, a person
with histrionic personality disorder can examine their manipulative
behaviors and learn other ways to achieve satisfaction in their
lives. Therapists may resort to videotaping to show these maladaptive
behaviors. Group therapy also provides a supportive forum for
feedback. Medication is typically not used for this disorder. People
with this disorder are usually only hospitalized if they are having
suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

http://www2.health-center.com/mentalhealth/personality/histrionic.htm