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People with HPD often misjudge the nature of their relationships, believing they are closer with others than they truly are. This can manifest in rapidly moving from meeting someone to assuming a close friendship or romantic relationship.
How Does Histrionic Personality Disorder Differ from Borderline Personality Disorder?
It is essential to differentiate HPD from BPD due to their overlapping traits. While both disorders involve a need for attention, individuals with BPD experience a deeper emotional turmoil, often characterized by panic or fear of abandonment. In contrast, a person with HPD enjoys attention as a matter of identity but does not typically suffer from the chronic inner pain associated with BPD.