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Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder is a chronic condition in which people depend too much on others to meet their own emotional and physical needs.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dependent personality disorder usually begins in childhood, although the causes are unknown. It is the most common personality disorder and is equally common in men and women.
Symptoms
People with this disorder tend not to trust their ability to make decisions and are upset by separation and loss. They may go to great lengths, even suffering abuse, to stay in a relationship. The symptoms of this dependent personality disorder include:
- Avoiding being alone
- Avoiding personal responsibility
- Becoming easily hurt by criticism or disapproval
- Becoming overly focused on fears of being abandoned
- Becoming very passive in relationships
- Feeling very upset or helpless when relationships end
- Having difficulty making decisions without support from others
- Having trouble expressing disagreements with others
Signs and Tests
This disorder is diagnosed based on psychological evaluation and the history/severity of the symptoms.
Treatment
Psychotherapy is the most effective treatment. Medications can help treat other conditions such as anxiety or depression.
Prognosis
Improvements are usually only seen with long-term therapy
Complications
Complications of dependent personality disorder are alcohol abuse, drug abuse, depression, and the increased likelihood of physical/emotional/sexual abuse. The dependent personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people depend entirely on other people to meet or achieve their physical and emotional needs.
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Which personality disorder best fits Charles?
dependent personality disorder
Who discovered dependent personality disorder?
me
What are the main symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder?
Main symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder include excessive need to be taken care of, fear of being alone, difficulty making decisions without reassurance from others, and being overly agreeable to others to avoid rejection.
Famous people with dependent personality disorder?
Bill Gates
What has the author Robert F Bornstein written?
Robert F. Bornstein has written: 'The dependent personality' -- subject(s): Dependency (Psychology), Dependent Personality Disorder, Personality disorders
Do children who do not experience the opportunity to differentiate self from others may later develop a narcissistic personality disorder?
sounds more like DEPENDENT personality disorder Narcissists have a FALSE self.
Which personality disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of and difficulty in making decisions?
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of and difficulty in making decisions
Iwhat famous person has Dependent personality disorder?
Phillip Dinh LQ Orange Coutny
If you have a depressive-dependent personality disorder and marry an American will this keep you from staying in the US once you are married?
On the contrary, the dependent personality person will cling to the spouse, that's what will give her (let's say is the woman, since this is more common a personality disorder in females) a sense of security. The husband needs to be an emotionally open person. That will help the dependent wife more chance to fell protected and safe.
What personality disorder causes people to have no friends or relationships?
could be depression, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizoid Personality Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, paranoid Personality Disorder, etc. . .
How many psychologies are there?
There are many disorders (Here are some I can name): Anorexia- Where the person starves themselves. Bulimia- Consuming large amounts of food and throwing it up. Binge eating disorder- Eating a lot without throwing up. Conduct disorders- Where the rights of others are violated, which means that people with this disorder would lie, mistreat other property, and be violent along with other symptoms and such. Schizophrenia- The person has no contact with reality and can't tell the difference between real and fake events. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Don't feel like giving a definition. Then there are Anxiety Disorders:Phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder There are also Mood Disorders: Clinical depression Bipolar disorder And last but not least there are Personality Disorders: Antisocial personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What are the defenses mechanisms of personality disorder?
Depends on which personality disorder you are talking about.
