In this modern world, we are overstimulated and under-connected and drama has become a global drug, says a new book by clinical psychologist Dr Scott Lyons. He explains the different types of drama addict, and has tips on how to stay calm in their chaos
Drama and trauma masks
Is there anyone you know who is so addicted to drama that they leave you feeling like a flat battery? Someone who whirls in, erupts in chaos, dominates the space and renders you invisible as they suck the oxygen from the room? Unless you’re at the theatre and they’re on stage in front of you, there are few things more exhausting than being around a drama queen. Gender is irrelevant — anyone can be one.
But could this ongoing cycle of chaos be an addictive behaviour activated to avoid facing unprocessed trauma? Why, unless they’re actual performers, would someone hurtle from self-created catastrophe to catastrophe? And while the term drama queen is generally derogatory, should we try to better understand what lies underneath the behaviour, so we can be more compassionate and understanding?
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