Presentation
[…] social, sexual, and occupational functioning, according to DSM-IV-TR. 1 DPD’s essential feature is a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present [mdedge.com]
DPD is marked by a repetitive pattern of efforts aiming at maintaining close relationships, which may present as a lack of assertiveness and as a difficulty in making routine decisions. [tandfonline.com]
It presents the opportunity to build on family strengths and make positive changes in their lives and relationships. [counselling-directory.org.uk]
Books on Dependent Personality Disorder The Dependent Personality "This volume fills a significant gap in the literature by presenting a comprehensive and detailed review of what is known about the antecedents, correlates, and consequences of dependency [4degreez.com]
Other disorders are also often present. People often also have one or more of the following: Information about what causes dependent personality disorder is limited. [msdmanuals.com]
Entire Body System
- Weakness
Here are the typical beliefs that they have listed (pg. 360) for Dependent Personality Disorder: I am needy and weak. I need somebody around available at all times to help me carry out what I need to do or in case something bad happens. [ptypes.com]
They see themselves as extremely weak and others very powerful. They are extremely dependent on others and have a great need to be taken care of, which makes these individuals cling to others and to be submissive to others’ wishes and demands. [courses.lumenlearning.com]
With a weak self-image and helplessness, patients will seek support from others in all situations, especially from their partners. [bridgestorecovery.com]
They see their disorder as a sign of weakness, not realizing they have a legitimate mental health condition that can be successfully treated. [helixtreatment.com]
Dependent personality disorder You may: feel needy, weak and unable to make decisions or function properly without help or support allow others to assume responsibility for many areas of your life agree to things you feel are wrong or you dislike to avoid [mind.org.uk]
- Rigor
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According to a methodologically rigorous twin study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, “two-thirds of variation in dependent personality disorder traits could be explained by genes.” [bridgestorecovery.com]
- Fatigue
One of these target symptoms of particular importance is dysphoria -- marked by low energy, leaden fatigue, and depression. Dysphoria can also be associated with a craving for chocolate and for stimulants, e.g. cocaine. [psychology.wikia.org]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
Preoccupation With Unrealistic Fears Ashley Batz/Bustle A person with this disorder might be preoccupied with unrealistic fears of being alone and the belief they cannot care for themselves. [bustle.com]
[…] of losing support/approval May experience significant distress when faced with decisions May experience fear when alone Lack of independence/fear of independence Above behaviors are in excess of cultural norms. [unboundmedicine.com]
Dependent Personality Disorder belongs to a cluster of three personality disorders named the Anxious/Fearful Cluster. This cluster of personality disorders experiences a higher level of anxiety, nervousness or fear. [fvinstitute.com]
Doctors diagnose dependent personality disorder based on specific symptoms, including a person's need to be taken care of and fear of having to take care of self. Psychotherapy that focuses on examining fears of independence can help. [msdmanuals.com]
- Anxiety Disorder
Lipsitz JD, Martin LY, Manuzza S, Chapman TF, Liebowitz MR, Klein DF, Fyer AJ: Childhood separation anxiety disorder in patients with adult anxiety disorders. Am J Psychiatry 1994;151:927–929. [karger.com]
[…] of anxiety disorders Your doctor will give you a physical exam to see if a physical illness could be the source of symptoms, particularly anxiety. [healthline.com]
disorder and other anxiety disorders in OCD. 38 Mroczkowski MM...Samuels J 26542617 2016 17 Mindfulness Therapy for Maladaptive Interpersonal Dependency: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial. 38 McClintock AS...Cranston S 26520227 2015 18 Assessment [malacards.org]
Chronic physical illness or Separation Anxiety Disorder in childhood may predispose an individual to developing Dependent Personality Disorder. There may be an increased risk of Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders. [courses.lumenlearning.com]
Patients have poorer outcomes when they have the combination of mood and/or anxiety disorder along with dependency traits [1]. [addictionhope.com]
- Suggestibility
Stone (1993, pp. 341-343) suggests that these individuals may respond well to benzodiazepines in a crisis. [psychology.wikia.org]
There is little evidence to suggest that the use of medication will result in long-term benefits in the personality functioning of people with dependent personality disorder. [harleytherapy.co.uk]
The paper concludes with a discussion of shortcomings in the body of research relevant to DPD, along with specific suggestions for improvement in this field of study. © 2013. KEYWORDS: Dependency; Dependent personality disorder; Personality disorders [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
I'd suggest getting a case manager. If you need help. [amazon.com]
They are also incapable of giving advice or making suggestions other than to build up the other person because they so strongly want the other person to like them. [betterhelp.com]
- Anger
Also, people with DPD often will agree to something they know is wrong or avoid showing anger when the anger is warranted, because they are afraid of losing the approval of others. [brightquest.com]
These people also don’t show their anger towards the people they receive support from out of a fear of pushing them away. [exploringyourmind.com]
Both stuttering and passive dependency improved in 2 patients who became angry and were able to confront their anger. Torgersen studied college students who attended a weekend-long encounter group. [psychology.wikia.org]
Ego-bolstering, performing favors Exemplification Exploit others’ Guilt Providing help, emphasizing effort and sacrifices Self-promotion Emphasize personal worth Performance claims, exaggeration of accomplishments Intimidation Frighten and control others Anger [mdedge.com]
Even when anger is appropriate, they do not get angry at friends and coworkers for fear of losing their support. People with dependent personality disorder go to great lengths to obtain care and support. [msdmanuals.com]
- Histrionic Personality Disorder
Convinced that a “passive-dependent” type was needed to counterbalance the “active-dependent” or histrionic personality disorder, dependent personality disorder was added to DSM-III (Hirschfield, Shea, & Weise, 1991), which gave three criteria (expanded [taylorfrancis.com]
Commonly Associated Conditions Co-occurring personality disorders are common, especially borderline, avoidant, and histrionic personality disorders. [unboundmedicine.com]
People with histrionic personality disorder, like those with dependent personality disorder, have a strong need for safety and approval and may seem childish and attached. [exploringyourmind.com]
Histrionic personality disorder : a pattern of excessive emotion and attention seeking. [psychiatry.org]
They include antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. [mayoclinic.org]
Neurologic
- Confusion
Signs and Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder Dependent personality disorder is sometimes confused with borderline personality disorder (BPD). With BPD, the fear of abandonment is met with emptiness, fury and rage. [addictionhope.com]
For example, different societies may foster passiveness and deferential treatment, which should not be confused with dependent personality disorder. [thriveworks.com]
The avoidant personality disorder can also be confused with dependent personality disorder. Both are characterized by feelings of inadequacy, oversensitivity to criticism, and a frequent need for assurance. [encyclopedia.com]
Dependent Personality Disorder and Other Conditions Dependent Personality Disorder vs Codependency Although often confused, there is a distinct difference between DPD and co-dependency. [depressionalliance.org]
- Agitation
People who suffer from DPD generally avoid professional occupations or positions of responsibility and become agitated or anxious when faced with certain routine, sometimes trivial decisions. [outofthefog.website]
Treatment
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Treatments Psychodynamic Therapy Treatment Summary: Psychodynamic Therapy involves a close examination into certain past relationships in which their dependent behavior was encouraged. [tamuct.edu]
Treatment for Dependent Personality Disorder There is no specific treatment for this disorder; however psychotherapy is usually the choice of treatment for those suffering with dependent personality disorder. [harleytherapy.co.uk]
It leads to your willingness to accept bad treatment by others. There’s a Treatment for DPD Residential treatment for dependent personality disorder empowers you to step back and evaluate your life. [promisesbehavioralhealth.com]
Why Choose Helix Treatment Centers for Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment? The origins of DPD are often found in childhood. [helixtreatment.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis The general prognosis for individuals with dependent personality disorder is good. Most dependents have had a supportive relationship with at least one parent. [encyclopedia.com]
Expectations (prognosis) Improvements are usually seen only with long-term therapy. [indiatoday.in]
Outlook (Prognosis) Improvements are usually seen only with long-term therapy. [pennstatehershey.adam.com]
Prognosis Dependent personality disorder frequently occurs in tandem with other personality-based mental illness, such as borderline, histrionic, and avoidant personality disorders. [healthofchildren.com]
Etiology
Widiger Show Summary Details Abstract and Keywords Dependent personality disorder (DPD) diagnostic criteria have evolved considerably during the past 60 years, and researchers continue to explore the etiology and dynamics of problematic dependency in [oxfordhandbooks.com]
Etiology and Pathophysiology A combination of hereditary temperamental traits and environmental/developmental factors Risk Factors Chronic or severe illness or disability in children Childhood/adolescent separation anxiety Parenting style that does not [unboundmedicine.com]
Etiology and treatment of Cluster C personality disorders. Journal of Mental Health Counseling. issn: 1040-2861. [tamuct.edu]
Etiology Parents who are more authoritative (holds very high standard for achievement and low in giving love and attention to the child) can cause person to develop Dependent PD because the person is not used to making their own choices and decisions. [courses.lumenlearning.com]
Dependent PD: Mortality Dependent PD: Racial distribution Dependent PD: Age distribution Dependent PD: Sex distribution Dependent PD: Risk factors Dependent PD: Known evidence of risk factors Dependent PD: Theories of possible risk factors Dependent PD: Etiology [psychology.wikia.org]
Epidemiology
After tracing the evolution of DPD in successive editions of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ), I discuss epidemiology, differential diagnosis, and comorbidity. [oxfordhandbooks.com]
Epidemiology Predominant age: onset no later than adolescence or early adulthood (may go undiagnosed for years) Predominant sex: female > male Prevalence Prevalence of DPD is ~0.6% ( 2 ). [unboundmedicine.com]
Epidemiology of dementia in Central Africa (EPIDEMCA): protocol for a multicentre population-based study in rural and urban areas of the Central African Republic and the Republic of Congo. [cambridge.org]
[…] standard diagnostic criteria for at least one personality disorder as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), according to the results of the 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic [news-medical.net]
The 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions reported that only an estimated 0.49% of individuals have dependent personality disorder. Those that do, at least in clinical settings, are more frequently female. [thriveworks.com]
Pathophysiology
Etiology and Pathophysiology A combination of hereditary temperamental traits and environmental/developmental factors Risk Factors Chronic or severe illness or disability in children Childhood/adolescent separation anxiety Parenting style that does not [unboundmedicine.com]
Prevention
The cause of DPD is unknown, which makes it difficult to prevent the condition from developing. However, recognizing and treating symptoms early can prevent the condition from worsening. People with DPD generally improve with treatment. [healthline.com]
Prevention There are no current guidelines to prevent dependent personality disorder because the cause is unknown. [winchesterhospital.org]
Prevention There are no current guidelines to prevent dependent personality disorder because the cause is unknown. This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. [denverhealth.org]
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Can DPD Be Prevented? Although prevention of the disorder might not be possible, treatment of DPD can sometimes allow a person who is prone to this disorder to learn more productive ways of dealing with situations. [webmd.com]