Point well taken. I've got my own zone, but doubt if I could label it so precisely or poetically. Especially impressive in that your strong suit, as you say - or so I inferred, is academic research writing.

And speaking of research, also impressive (for lack of a better word - hmm, maybe depressing or something like that).

In light of that, and in the same context, you may find the following to be interesting if not poignant:

Symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder

A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

Is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention

Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior

Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions

Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to themselves

Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail

Shows self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion

Is highly suggestible, i.e., easily influenced by others or circumstances

Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are

Steve Bressert, Ph.D.

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