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Everyone wants attention from time to time.
It’s a natural human desire to want to receive validation and praise.
However,needingattention suggests that you cannot function without receivingattention and validationfrom other people.
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Because of this need, you might exhibitattention-seeking behaviorsto get the attention you crave.
It can also be a sign of an underlying mental health condition.
Attention-seeking people express their desire for attention in varying ways.
While it may seem harmless, its an unhealthy way to deal with insecurities.
It can also cause strain on your relationships with family, friends, and even strangers.
Personality Disorders
Certain personality disorders could also cause attention-seeking behavior.
People with anarcissistic personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder, in particular, often display attention-seeking behaviors.
Some people who need attention dont realize what their behavior means or that the behaviors are unhealthy.
Find out which option is the best for you.
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