Been following this thread for ages, just wanted to chimp in and disagree with the NPD diagnosis.
Histrionic personality disorder
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histrionic_personality_disorder
Individuals with HPD often
fail to see their own personal situation realistically, instead
dramatizing and exaggerating their difficulties. They may go through frequent job changes, as they become easily bored and may prefer
withdrawing from frustration (instead of facing it). Because they tend to
crave novelty and excitement, they may place themselves in risky situations. All of these factors may lead to greater risk of developing clinical depression.[5]
Additional characteristics may include:
- Exhibitionist behavior
- Constant seeking of reassurance or approval
- Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval
- Pride of own personality and unwillingness to change, viewing any change as a threat
- Inappropriately seductive appearance or behavior of a sexual nature
- Using somatic symptoms (of physical illness) to garner attention
- A need to be the center of attention
- Low tolerance for frustration or delayed gratification
- Rapidly shifting emotional states that may appear superficial or exaggerated to others
- Tendency to believe that relationships are more intimate than they actually are
- Making rash decisions[4]
- Blaming personal failures or disappointments on others
- Being easily influenced by others, especially those who treat them approvingly
- Being overly dramatic and emotional[6]
Some people with histrionic traits or personality disorder change their seduction technique into a more maternal or
paternal style as they age.[7]
Mnemonic[edit]
A mnemonic that can be used to remember the characteristics of histrionic personality disorder is shortened as
"PRAISE ME":[8][9]
- Provocative (or seductive) behavior
- Relationships are considered more intimate than they actually are
- Attention-seeking
- Influenced easily by others or circumstances
- Speech (style) wants to impress; lacks detail
- Emotional lability; shallowness
- Make-up; physical appearance is used to draw attention to self
- Exaggerated emotions; theatrical
(I did search but couldn't find any mention of this along with darksydephil. The condition can be co-morbid with NPD.)