The word Drama has changed in meaning, at
least somewhat. At one
time it was a way to describe a movie or show at the theater.
Now it is used to represent a person or circumstance with negative traits.
Someone who is always living a sensational type of life full of
dramatic flair. But not in a good way.
Definition:
provided via wisegeek.com
Conflicts and disappointments are natural
side effects of the human experience, but for a certain personality
type known as a "drama queen," life's little setbacks can trigger
explosive emotional outbursts and other irrational behaviors. The
term "drama queen," or less frequently, "drama king" is usually
applied to someone with a demanding or overbearing personality who
tends to overreact to seemingly minor incidents. A drama queen often
views the world in absolutes, and only has two settings on her
emotional control button; zero and ten. Psychologists might describe
a drama queen or king as a neurotic personality with histrionic
tendencies, meaning they tend to become needlessly dramatic whenever
order is disrupted. In adult life, being considered a drama queen or
a drama king is generally not a good thing.
We all know these types, an endless dramatic experience that usually
tires, not only the drama Queen or King, but all those around them.
The drama driven person is usually seeking attention, and wants
those around them to feel sorrowful over the many difficulties they
seem to experience. These types can drain you emotionally,
spiritually and physically.
Those of
us who try to help often become hyper sensitive, and are constantly
trying to be their for the individual, who is suffering. This
suffering is more often than not an addiction. One that brings
them the attention they are seeking, a feeling of importance.
Being able to repeat it again and again to get the "WHOA AS ME" fix.
The problem with this cycle is that it can cause the Drama King or
Queen to manipulate others.
Taking themselves and you on a never ending cycle that will drive
the person who helps the drama king/queen to stress, often not being
able to handle there own personal own issues, because they are
consumed with what is happening in DRAMA LAND.
I myself have often been the helper, the ear to listen, the person
to encourage my
drama induced associates. So much so that my life, and
feelings, became second place. Just through association with
these particular people, I saw myself becoming just like them.
A dramatic mess. Once I realized how adverse the affect was on
my life. I knew I had to let them and there drama go.
Once I let go of the first few, more and more
people were erased from my life. I knew that I had to focus on
myself and being able to handle life's challenges affectively and
not lose my mind because a difficult situation arose. I
started to see drama coming at me before I got involved, I started
understanding those who purposefully created situations that became
dramatic. I now understand the needy mind of drama
kings/queens, and how dangerous it truly can be when you have drama
in your life. Any obsession is harmful, Dramatic obsession can
cause mental break down.
At some point you have to let go of the Rush
many feel when they allow the Drama king/queen attitude to take them
over. I have learned to run and get away as soon as possible.
To turn my back on those who want to suck me into there dramatic
experience. I don't want to adopt your drama, I have better
things to do. Like being happy living my life drama free.
