''are drama queens and unhappy if there is no drama ''
There does appear to be a psychological basis for the "drama queen" behavior:
The search results indicate that drama queen behavior is often associated with certain personality disorders, particularly histrionic personality disorder (HPD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). These disorders are characterized by an excessive need for approval, emotional volatility, impulsiveness, and attention-seeking behavior.[1][3]
The roots of this behavior can stem from childhood trauma, neglect, or other environmental factors that lead the individual to develop maladaptive coping mechanisms centered around drama and crisis.[1][3] There may also be a genetic component, as studies have found that excessive drama-prone behavior can run in families.[1]
Neurologically, drama queens seem to have differences in brain circuitry that make it difficult for them to inhibit inappropriate emotional reactions. Their amygdala, which processes emotions, is often hyperactive, while the prefrontal cortex that regulates emotions is less active.[1]
In summary, the "drama queen" personality appears to have a basis in certain personality disorders and atypical brain functioning, often exacerbated by difficult life experiences in childhood. The need for attention and approval, combined with poor emotional regulation, manifests in the dramatic, crisis-oriented behavior that defines the "drama queen".[1][3]
Citations: [1] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dangerous-liaisons/ [2] https://www.theodysseyonline.com/theory-drama-queens [3] https://psychcentral.com/blog/drama-kings-queens-why-some-people-seem-to-live-for-crisis [4] https://psychcentral.com/pro/exhaus...a-drama-queen-histrionic-personality-disorder [5] https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/...order/202009/5-signs-you-might-be-drama-queen
