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Could sexual abuse cause histrionic personality disorder?
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In some instance: Only if you let the tramatic exprerience turn into a way to get attention or for gains, this is a negative and destructive personality issue. That i would suggest seeking help to modify the bahavor.
Answered 5/20/2016
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Sexual abuse: Sexual abuse often contributes to the clinical picture of personality disorder, but should not be thought of as a single cause. It's far more complex.
Answered 4/10/2015
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