What is a dependent personality disorder?!


Question: What is a dependent personality disorder!?
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Dependent personality disorder "is a personality disorder that is characterized by a pervasive psychological dependence on other people!."

someone with the disorder:

Has 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 (this does not include realistic fears of retribution)

Has difficulty initiating projects or doing things on his or her own (because of a lack of self-confidence in judgment or abilities rather than a lack of motivation or energy)

Goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, to the point of volunteering to do things that are unpleasant

Feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for himself or herself

Urgently seeks another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends

Is unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of himself or herself

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It is treated with use of psychotherapy and antidepressants/ anti anxiety medications!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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