It's amazing how far we've come in such a short time in medicine and science. Even just in the last 100 years so much has been discovered and learned. The human mind is a very complicated and fascinating thing, and then when mental anomalies are introduced, it becomes an amazing thing to study. There are so many mental illnesses and disorders out there now, and even more need to be discovered and diagnosed. The DSM-5 explains several groups of personality disorders that have already been discovered and known. Cluster B of the DSM-5 lists ten personality disorders that include histrionic, narcissistic, and borderline personality disorders. These disorders are considered dramatic and irregular personality disorders and share problems with impulse control and emotional regulation (DSM-5: the 10 personality disorders: group b). In this article we will take a closer look at histrionic and narcissistic disorders. Personality disorders. Histrionic personality disorder is first of course because it is known as the “drama queen” disorder, with those affected having to be the center of attention for better or for worse. Not much research has been conducted on the history or causes of histrionic personality disorder, although there is some speculation about the causes. The well-known “nurture vs. nature” debate is raised in relation to histrionic personality disorder. Apparently if parents have histrionic traits, those same traits are passed on to their children, either through genes or simply by raising children their own way, unconsciously passing those traits on (out of the fog). Histrionic Personality Disorder is “characterized by a pattern of excessive emotion...... middle of paper......l. Staying focused on the goal for the future is beneficial in helping repair damaged relationships and achieve a happier life. Finally, learning relaxation and stress management techniques such as yoga or tai chi can be relaxing and calming (maioclinica). In conclusion, Histrionic Personality Disorder is more common in women, while Narcissistic Personality Disorder is more common in the male population. People with HPD are considered the “drama queens” of the world, and people with NPD are the arrogant bastards of the world. Different therapies are available for both personalities, however medications are found more in HPD and hospitalization in NPD. Both personality disorders show a decrease in symptoms with age. And as with all mental illnesses and disorders, there will be ongoing research to discover the causes and the best treatment options.