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(40,916 posts)I looked up the meaning and it fits:
Hysterical disorders
Hysteria may be a defense mechanism to avoid painful emotions by unconsciously transferring this distress to the body. There may be a symbolic function for this, for example a rape victim may develop paralyzed legs. Symptoms may mimic a number of physical and neurological disorders which must be ruled out before a diagnosis of hysteria is made.
Histrionic personality disorder
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), individuals with histrionic personality possess at least five of the following symptoms or personality features:
a need to be the center of attention
inappropriate, sexually seductive, or provocative behavior while interacting with others
rapidly changing emotions and superficial expression of emotions
vague and impressionistic speech (gives opinions without any supporting details)
easily influenced by others
believes relationships are more intimate than they are.