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Warning-sign checks

Histrionic personality disorder: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Call emergency services or go to an emergency department if you have acted on suicidal thoughts, made a suicide attempt, seriously harmed yourself, or are in immediate danger from yourself or someone else.

    If possible, stay with a trusted person while help is arranged.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent help if you are thinking about self-harm or suicide, feel unable to stay safe, or are experiencing a rapidly worsening mental health crisis.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine mental health appointment if repeated emotional or relationship patterns are causing distress, affecting work, or leading to choices you later regret.

    Help is also appropriate for persistent anxiety, depression, substance use, or difficulty coping with rejection and conflict.

    Routine follow-up is important if you already have a diagnosis and symptoms are becoming harder to manage.

    A review can look for co-occurring conditions and whether your current support still meets your needs.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Histrionic personality disorder. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.