Things You'll Need:
- Patience of a saint
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Step 1
If your drama queen is a teen, give her some space, but put the brakes on to her dramatic reactions over simple incidents. If you allow this behavior to continue it will only escalate.
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Step 2
In all honestly, drama queens use excessive emotional outbursts as a means to get attention. Refuse to react and refuse to give that attention. Very calmly send her to her room where she can't put on a performance for anyone but herself. And when she slams the bedroom door, don't respond.
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Step 3
If your drama queen is not a teen, but your girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse, you are going to have to attempt using discussion. Be prepared for highly dramatic reactions but don't follow suit. Remain calm and if she won't calm down, leave. Upon your return she will most likely do the exact same thing. Leave again. If, on the third try, there is no improvement then explain to her you will not continue this redundant action and find a place to go. Don't return until she is willing to talk calmly.
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Step 4
Sometimes overly dramatic people believe over reacting in emotional outbursts leads to romance and security. If you're into that kind of behavior, go for it, but if you don't want to live the rest of your life with continuous explosions you might want to hold out until the behavior improves.
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Step 5
When drama queens explode they have a tendency to break things. If this happens in your household do not, under any circumstances, replace the items that are destroyed. This only excuses and encourages such behavior.
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Step 6
If you live with an adult drama queen and decide you can't handle the tantrums anymore, be prepared for many weeks and possibly months of harassment. Change your phone number, don't let him know where you live and consider a restraining order if necessary.
