Histrionic personality disorder

Clinical and forensic psychologist Doctor Shannon Curry has described Amber Heard as suffering from a "histrionic personality disorder" as the court case ...

She described the 36 code type as "terrified of abandonment" and will do almost anything to avoid it. She says such behaviours are "typically very extreme and very concerning to those around them". Dr Curry concluded that Heard suffered from several different personality disorders, which she says "was supported from multiple sources...One of the main tests I used were consistent with those diagnoses, which was consistent with her records and her self report".

Shannon Curry said she believes Heard was "grossly exaggerating" when asked about having PTSD symptoms.

Based on her evaluation, Curry told the court on Tuesday she believes that Heard does not have PTSD and was "grossly exaggerating symptoms of PTSD when asked about them." In court on Tuesday, Curry added that she believes Heard has histrionic personality disorder, and its key features are drama and shallowness. (Depp previously testified that he responded to conflict with Heard by trying to leave, for example locking himself in a bathroom.) Curry said when psychologists see this code type, it's best to follow up with the patient's subordinates, coworkers, and others "who may have observed their behavior more closely." A tactic people with borderline personality disorder may use is physically assaulting someone else and then "getting harmed themselves," Curry said. Her testimony comes as lawyers for Depp and Heard have tried to paint the other as the aggressor in their violent marriage.

A psychologist hired by Johnny Depp's legal team testified about the actress' diagnosis.

Dr. Curry later described Heard as "very likable," but testified that her testing "showed that she approached it in a manor... "That person goes idealized, the perfect person, to dumpster... Thus a personality disorder, she said, "is some sort of dysfunction in those enduring traits." She never really indicated a vulnerable feeling of her own." Then there will be a repair, because the person with this disorder does feel remorseful... the person with borderline personality disorder, things are these extremes, it's black and white. We call it splitting," Dr. Curry said. They tend to be very passive-aggressive. They may be self-indulgent, very self-centered," she said. "She would suddenly be one way, and then she would become very animated or very sad," Dr. Curry said of Heard. "When people are displaying these emotions with a personality disorder, there's a sense of shallowness to it. ET has reached out to Heard for comment. When it comes to histrionic personality disorder, Dr. Curry said that the hallmarks include "an overly dramatic presentation," "drama and shallowness," a need to "always be the center of attention," and a "quick shift" between emotions.

On day nine of the Depp v Heard trial, the court heard about an argument in which Heard labelled Depp "a washed-up actor" who would "die a fat, ...

From what was in the garbage and what was left out..." During the row, Ms Roberts said she could see Heard "clawing, grabbing at [Depp's] clothes... The court also heard remote testimony from Tara Roberts, the estate manager of Depp's Bahamas residence. She said she that she took Depp away from the situation to a café on the island, where she put an ice pack on his nose and he "slept for the rest of the morning". Doctor Curry rebuked that theory, saying her diagnoses were based on evidence. You'll die a fat, lonely old man." She says Depp accuse Heard of "hitting me with a can" and that he had "bruising on the bridge of his nose". then using the legal system... Doctor Curry said that was not the case, she merely asked her husband to "pick up muffins because I was running late", adding that she and Heard "enjoyed the muffins together". Heard's lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft, also claimed the doctor was "so excited [about taking on the high-profile case] that she told her husband she was going to be conducting an examination of Amber Heard" although it was "a highly confidential matter". Additionally, Doctor Curry described Heard as "grossly exaggerating symptoms of PTSD", saying that when the questions she put to her "seemed random" she believed that Heard tried to "minimise" any impression of a disorder, but when questions put to her revolved around trauma she felt Heard would "exaggerate". On day nine of the Depp v Heard trial, the court heard about an argument in which Heard labelled Depp "a washed-up actor" who would "die a fat, lonely old man" and a disastrous family trip on a yacht that Depp would later sell to JK Rowling.

Dr Shannon Curry previously conducted an evaluation on the actress and has told a courtroom in Fairfax, Virginia - where Heard is facing a defamation case ...

A psychologist for Johnny Depp's defense testified on Tuesday that ex wife Amber Heard may suffer from borderline personality disorder.

Moreover, those with either disorder are prone to rush into relationships out of their deep desire for a new partner’s admiration, and end them just as quickly, as soon as that initial shine fades — all of which makes the pairing a potentially volatile combo. Relatedly, those with histrionic personality disorder tend to have a penchant for the dramatic while exhibiting attention-seeking behavior. Her statement led later testimony on that Heard had shown dubious signs of abuse, such as LAPD Officer Melissa Saenz who “did not identify her as a victim of domestic violence” when called to the couple’s home in 2016.

It comes as the civil lawsuit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp continues to delve into the couple's personal issues.

Depp has denied ever striking Heard. Heard's attorneys say Depp physically and sexually abused her and that Depp's denials lack merit because he was often drunk and high to the point of blacking out. Depp's team hopes Curry's testimony bolsters their contention that Heard was the aggressor in the couple's troubled relationship. The two personality disorders are similar, Curry said.

Amber Heard displays signs of a personality disorder which involves "extreme effort to be the centre of attention," a forensic psychologist has said.

What is Histrionic Personality Disorder? What psychologist said about Amber Heard in Johnny Depp trial. Forensic psychologist Dr Shannon Curry told the court ...

“The legal team used personality disorder to discredit a woman because they believe it positions her as insane and unbelievable. “Diagnosing a woman with BPD or HPD is the go-to tactic of a legal team intent on discrediting a woman. Let’s not begin perpetuating stigma - anyone and everyone can be s**tty, not just those with personality disorders.” “Histrionic personality disorder was borne out of the ‘hysteria’ diagnosis, which could only be given to women. Thousands of women are going through the same thing as Amber as we speak, not knowing how to protect themselves or defend themselves from a psychiatric diagnosis they didn’t even know existed. They are also, very often, and very successfully, introduced into family law cases, private law cases and even criminal law cases where a woman is reporting domestic or sexual abuse. “It is vital that everyone understands that these diagnoses are not broadly accepted medical conditions, they are highly contested, controversial psychiatric labels. Unfortunately, none of these beliefs are accurate. “They tend to distance people who are close to them. They’re very socially sophisticated actually.” Dr Curry added that the instability of a borderline personality disorder can be driven by a “terror of abandonment”. A forensic psychologist has said that Amber Heard displays signs of a personality disorder which involves “extreme effort to be the centre of attention” as the defamation lawsuit between the actress and her ex-husband Johnny Depp continues in the US.

On Tuesday forensic psychologist Dr Shannon Curry took the stand as a witness for Depp, saying Heard shows symptoms borderline personality disorder and ...

“They tend to distance people who are close to them. They argue that professionals should consider what in their life may have contributed to their difficulties, and help with these. Of histrionic personality disorder, mental health charity Mind says: “Most people enjoy being given compliments or positive feedback about their actions. They’re very socially sophisticated actually.” Personality disorders are often stigmatised. They each deny the other’s claims.

This mental health issue is characterized by intense, unstable emotions, and a desperate need for attention.

Those with NPD, by contrast, are less emotionally expressive, use sex for personal gain, and are more dismissive of others. While they are both Cluster B, attention-seeking personality disorders, people with HPD and NPD differ in the type of attention they seek. As reported by Newsweek, “that means Heard is heavily concerned with image, prone to treating others with cruelty, unable to admit responsibility for wrongdoing, and prone to externalizing blame.”