The DSM criteria for histironic personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
  • Is uncomfortable in situations in which (s)he is not the centre of attention
  • Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behaviour
  • Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions
  • Consistenly uses physical appearance to draw attention to self
  • Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail
  • Shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion
  • Is suggestible
  • Considers relationships as more intimate as they actually are