Histrionic Personality Disorder Test

1. If I feel overlooked, I may act more emotional or expressive to draw attention.

2. I feel more confident about myself when others praise me.

3. My emotions feel intense and hard to tone down once they start.

4. I feel more comfortable when I am being admired or praised.

5. My enthusiasm can spike quickly and then fade just as fast.

6. I care a lot about being seen as interesting or exciting.

7. I feel “not good enough” when I’m not getting positive feedback.

8. I go from feeling very excited to feeling low without much warning.

9. I will do something dramatic or bold to make sure I am noticed.

10. When I don’t get a positive reaction, I feel embarrassed or rejected.

11. I feel a strong urge to “fix it” when I sense someone’s approval slipping.

12. Small events can trigger strong emotional reactions in me.

13. I try hard to avoid disappointing people, even at my own expense.

14. I can feel very confident one moment and very insecure the next.

15. I often seek validation before making even small decisions.

16. I feel jealous when someone else receives admiration that I want.

17. I sometimes exaggerate stories or reactions so people will pay attention to me.

18. I often express my feelings immediately, before I’ve had time to think.

19. A positive interaction can lift my mood dramatically.

20. When someone else is getting attention, I feel a strong urge to regain it.

21. I use humor, charm, or flirtation to keep people focused on me.

22. I feel uneasy if I don’t get reassurance that others like me.

23. I feel ignored if people do not respond quickly to my messages or posts.

24. I can become very animated or expressive very quickly.

25. I try to be the most entertaining or noticeable person in the room.

26. I change my opinions to match others so they will accept me.

27. I become uncomfortable when attention shifts away from me to someone else.

28. My emotional expression (voice, face, gestures) changes noticeably with my mood.

29. I frequently check whether people liked, reacted to, or commented on what I shared.

30. I rely on other people’s reactions to know whether I did something “right.”

31. I can shift from warm and affectionate to irritated quickly.

32. I feel disappointed when my appearance or efforts don’t get noticed.

33. I feel restless in group settings unless I am actively participating or being noticed.

34. My feelings can be so strong that they overwhelm my ability to stay calm.

35. My emotional reactions can feel bigger than the situation calls for.

36. I feel uneasy when I am not the center of attention in a group.

37. I sometimes act more upbeat or dramatic to win approval.

38. I often check for signs (tone, facial expression) that someone approves of me.

39. If someone doesn’t respond quickly (texts, emails), I feel anxious about being ignored.

40. I often feel like my emotions are ""right at the surface.""

41. I sometimes compete with others for attention in social situations.

42. I find it hard to say “no” because I fear people will be upset with me.

43. I become more self-conscious when I’m around people who don’t seem impressed by me.

44. When I feel something strongly, it drives what I say or do in that moment.

45. I feel a strong need to be noticed and positively recognized.

46. When I feel ignored, my emotions intensify quickly.

47. Once I’m upset, I tend to show it openly.

48. I feel uncomfortable being disliked, even by people I don’t respect.

49. I sometimes regret how strongly I reacted after I’ve calmed down.

50. I share personal details quickly to capture interest and keep people engaged with me.

51. I can become tearful or upset suddenly, even if I was fine a moment ago.

52. Criticism—especially about my personality—feels hard to shake off.

53. I get frustrated when others do not notice my emotions or reactions.

54. I feel compelled to “perform” socially so people will like me and focus on me.

55. People tell me I can be ""up and down"" emotionally.

56. I worry a lot about what people think of me.

57. I feel a strong need to be seen as special or impressive to others.

58. I can become intensely happy or excited over something that later seems small.

59. I feel disappointed if my appearance does not get noticed or commented on.

60. When something excites me, I can get carried away in the moment.

61. I seek frequent signs that my friends or partner still care about me.

62. If someone seems distant, I assume I did something wrong.

63. Being left out or overlooked feels like a personal rejection.

64. My emotional state can shift quickly based on the attention or feedback I get.

65. I feel deflated when my accomplishments are not recognized.

66. My feelings can change depending on who I’m with or how they respond to me.

67. I can feel deeply hurt by something that others consider minor.

68. I often steer conversations back to myself or my experiences.

69. I feel like I need to perform or impress to be valued.

70. Compliments affect my mood more than I think they should.

71. I’m prone to emotional ""highs"" and ""lows"" that feel sudden.

72. I find it hard to keep an even emotional tone across a day.

73. I change how I act (more expressive, dramatic, or charming) to get people’s attention.

74. I replay conversations in my mind to check whether I was liked.

75. It’s hard for me to stay neutral when I’m feeling strongly about something.

76. My mood can change quickly, even within the same hour.

77. I sometimes interrupt or speak louder to make sure I am heard and noticed.

78. I’m quick to apologize or take the blame to keep others happy with me.

79. Criticism or disapproval can swing my mood sharply.

80. If I’m not praised for my efforts, I feel unappreciated and discouraged.

81. If someone points out my flaws, I worry they won’t want me around anymore.