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Dependent Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder is a mental state in which an individual overly or excessively depend on the others to fulfill their emotional and physical needs.<br>

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Dependent Personality Disorder

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  1. Dependent Personality Disorder

  2. Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is a mental state in which an individual overly or excessively depend on others to fulfill their emotional and physical needs. These individuals have a strong fear of being ignored or abandoned.Additionally, such individuals have a tendency to gain the acceptance of others they make great efforts to please others.The condition usually starts to present itself during childhood, but may appear later in life too. A biological or psychological predisposition can increase one’s risk for the disorder.There is still no cause of Dependent Personality Disorder is founded yet. As a result of which it makes very difficult to research scientists from identifying suitable preventative measures. Dependent Personality Disorder

  3. Avoiding being alone, inability to make decisions, and fear of abandonment are commonly noted with Dependent Personality Disorder.The treatment options for Dependent Personality Disorder include medication and psychotherapy. Apart from the treatment of Dependent Personality Disorder, the signs and symptoms may last throughout a lifetime in some individuals.With appropriate and effective treatment the prognosis of Dependent Personality Disorder is good. Some of the complications like phobias and substance abuse, in addition to a lack of adequate treatment can lead to a poorer prognosis. Continue: Dependent Personality Disorder

  4. Presently, the exact cause of Dependent Personality Disorder is not known • It is known to be believed that a mixture of biological, developmental, and psychological factors may play a role in its development What are the Causes of Dependent Personality Disorder?

  5. Dependent Personality Disorder may be diagnosed through the following tests and evaluations: • Thorough analysis of previous medical history (including family history) and a complete physical exam • Psychological evaluation • Dependent Personality Disorder should be differentiated from borderline personality disorder, because they share a similar set of symptoms Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your doctor can perform some additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. How is Dependent Personality Disorder Diagnosed?

  6. Some of the signs and symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder may include the following: • Ignorance of being alone always want to have the company of others • Difficulty in making decisions by oneself (even on simple or trivial matters), or an inability to make any decision • Sometimes extreme fear of abandonment or of being ignored or isolated • Easily hurt by criticism • Completely avoiding disagreements with others What are the Signs and Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder?

  7. Dependent Personality Disorder can be treated by the following methods: • Psychotherapy: It is the main method of therapy with the goal of helping the affected individual become more independent • Medications can be used to help treat anxiety or depression that may result as a consequence of this disorder How is Dependent Personality Disorder Treated?

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