Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder is a personality disorder where an individual has an intense reliance on other people for their emotional and physical needs.

Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder is a personality disorder where an individual has an intense reliance on other people for their emotional and physical needs. They suffer from anxiety and have a deep fear of abandonment. Individuals suffering from this disorder go through self-doubt and ask others to care for them and make decisions for them.

Symptoms

Individuals with dependent personality disorder display the following symptoms:

Anxiety
Difficulty making decision
Fear of abandonment
Fear of being alone
Having others make decisions for you
Passiveness
Submissiveness

Causes and Risks

The following causes and risk factors have been identified with dependent personality disorder:

Authoritarian parenting
Childhood abandonment
Childhood trauma
Family history of personality disorders

Treatment

Dependent personality disorder can be treated. A licensed clinician will determine the best treatment options for you. Treatments for dependent personality disorder include:

Medication Management: A licensed clinician can prescribe medication to manage the symptoms of dependent personality disorder.
Therapy: Therapy and counseling can help treat dependent personality disorder. There are several different types of therapy and a licensed clinician will identify which are the most effective for you.

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