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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?
Dependent personality disorder was first identified by German psychoanalyst Theodor Millon in the late 20th century. He included it in his psychopathological theory and classification system.
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
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.
In What About Bob Bob is diagnosed as having this disorder?
Bob is diagnosed with multiple phobias and dependent personality disorder in the movie "What About Bob."
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. . .
Who founded dependent personality disorder?
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is not attributed to a single founder, but rather it emerged as a recognized psychological condition through the work of various psychologists and psychiatrists. The disorder was included in the first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-I) published in 1952, reflecting the contributions of multiple researchers in personality and clinical psychology. The understanding and definition of DPD have evolved over time as more research has been conducted in the field of personality disorders.
