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Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder. Basic Facts. Definition: Long term (chronic) condition Need others to meet emotional & physical needs Common personality disorder Occurs equally in men and women. Symptoms. Emotionally dependent Needy Passive Clingy Fear of separation

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Dependent Personality Disorder

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  1. Dependent Personality Disorder

  2. Basic Facts • Definition: • Long term (chronic) condition • Need others to meet emotional & physical needs • Common personality disorder • Occurs equally in men and women

  3. Symptoms • Emotionally dependent • Needy • Passive • Clingy • Fear of separation • Difficulty making decisions • Places other’s needs above own • Overly sensitive • Avoids Conflicts • Tolerates abuse • Avoids responsibility • Easily hurt • Avoids being alone

  4. Causes Cause unknown • involves biological & developmental factors • Possible Factors include: • Overprotective parents • Authoritarian parents

  5. Diagnoses • Complete medical history is performed • Physical exam rules out other physical illnesses • Referred to psychiatrist or psychologist for evaluation

  6. Treatment • Many never seek treatment • Often develop depression or anxiety • Symptoms might prompt seeking help. • Psychotherapy (main treatment method) • Medication • Focus on depression or anxiety.

  7. Sources • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001937/ • http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/personality_disorders/hic_dependent_personality_disorder.aspx

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