Dependent personality disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), pronounced /dɪˈpɛndənt pɜːrsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdər/, is a psychiatric disorder characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation.
Etymology
The term "Dependent Personality Disorder" originates from the English words "dependent", meaning relying on someone or something else for aid, support, etc., and "personality disorder", a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder include difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others, needs others to assume responsibility for most major areas of his or her life, has difficulty expressing disagreement with others because of fear of loss of support or approval, and feeling uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for oneself.
Related Terms
- Personality Disorder: A type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving.
- Psychiatric Disorder: A mental disorder or illness that interferes with a person's behavior, interaction with others, and functions in daily life.
- Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
Treatment
Treatment for Dependent Personality Disorder typically involves psychotherapy, with a goal of helping the person become more active and independent, and to learn to form healthy relationships.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dependent personality disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Dependent personality disorder
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