A hysterical personality can be recognized from afar - by approaching loud laughter, bright clothes and theatrical gestures. If you are such a person, then you definitely won’t be bored, although you can tire everyone around you with your constant thirst for attention and the fact that you tell any news like a whole theatrical performance.

This psychotype is known for his egocentrism - the whole world should revolve exclusively around him, which, in principle, he is absolutely sure of. Scandals, attention, admiring glances - this is what such a person feeds on.

In fact, this is not the hysteroid’s big fault - that’s how his psyche works. It displaces all his ideas about himself, both good and bad, so in order to understand himself, he constantly needs other people’s opinions about himself - feedback. It’s as if he was constantly asking everyone with his behavior, “Am I super? I'm smart? Am I beautiful? Am I talented? If affirmative answers to all these questions do not come from outside, he is not at ease.

In order to receive admiring or at least positive reviews about himself, a hysterical personality stops at nothing, inventing stories about himself that he believes in in order to impress others.

Such a person can easily make big promises and immediately forget about it. Responsibility is not his strong suit, that's for sure.

But the hysteroid has many wonderful qualities - of course, a rich imagination and fantasy, if they are combined with intelligence and pressure - then they make him an ideal seller. Such people can present any project as brilliant and promote any idea. Hysteroids rarely create their own ideas, but they can turn out to be a wonderful assistant to other types who are not very good at selling themselves, but manage to invent and organize the production process very well. They excel in creativity and in any area where they need to shine on stage. Their artistry always helps them out in public speaking. They know how to surprise, interest and attract attention.

Here are some recommendations that will help you use the strengths of a hysterical personality to achieve success.

1. Learn to love yourself regardless of the opinions of others.

People around you are not always able to appreciate all your talents, learn to praise and encourage yourself. People can hurt you with their assessments, so the best defense is to learn to depend less on other people's opinions.

Ask yourself questions about: Do I like what’s happening in my life?

2. Get yourself a diary and write down your experiences there - this will help you receive feedback from yourself.

3. Scandals can ruin you if your relationships or work depend on it. Restrain yourself from rash actions; too much bright paint can seriously stain your life.

4. Play “gray mouse” to learn how to restrain yourself. At some event, try to pretend to be a modest person (talk less, watch and listen more). The main thing is not to overdo it - so that they don’t think that something happened to you and then you will be the center of attention again.

5. Try not to insult other people. You may think that by commenting on the shortcomings of others you will immediately stand out from them, but it is notoriety that drives people away better than a bad smell. If you notice some flaw or mistake of another person, do not rush to immediately inform everyone about it or make a caustic comment - it is much better to inform the person in private and in a gentle form.

6. Stop manipulation. If you are already accustomed to using everyone around you for your own purposes, and they easily follow your lead, do not be deceived! All your friends understand perfectly well that you are using them through manipulation and will begin to avoid you. It is much better to speak directly about your desires and requests without blackmail and pressure on guilt and conscience.

A useful question to ask yourself is: How appropriate is my request? How can I thank a person? Again, a diary will help you - write down there when you managed to resist manipulation and when it didn’t work out. This will help you better control your behavior.

7. Before you make a promise, ask yourself: “Can I really do this?” Write down what you promised, use reminders - this can help you avoid empty promises.

8. Learn to take criticism calmly. Before you start a conflict with someone who criticizes you, ask yourself the question: “Is there any truth in what he said?” If the criticism is not without meaning, try to take this into account and try to change your behavior.

9. Know that you are very sensitive and easily suggestible. Therefore, beware of swindlers, any easy money, people who offer you to magically save you from all your problems (grandmothers, psychics). In order to refrain from taking a rash step, do not go to dubious meetings, or if you have already gone, then take someone with you. Don't make important decisions without consulting.

10. And the last piece of advice: we can shine outside the home - any profession related to public speaking is clearly yours. But at home, forget about masks and games - take them off and be yourself. Your loved ones already love you, you don’t need to pretend to be someone else.

I hope these practical recommendations from a psychologist will help make your life and the lives of your loved ones better. If you are confused, you need emotional support, psychotherapy and need to understand yourself, I will be happy to help. You can sign up for a consultation with a psychotherapist online by clicking on the button below. The initial conversation with a psychologist is always free.

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