Dependent personality disorder: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
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Dependent personality disorder: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Dependent personality disorder is a psychological condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of dependence on other persons and feelings of submissiveness. Individuals suffering from this disorder need constant care, attention and reassurance from the people around them. They have intense fears of being abandoned and allow others to take control of their lives, in order to gain their approval and support.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines this disorder as a pervasive need for approval and support, accompanied by clinging behavior that begins in early adulthood, indicated by at least 5 of the following criteria:
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Dependent personality disorder is a psychological condition characterized by a pervasive pattern of dependence on other persons and feelings of submissiveness. Individuals suffering from this disorder need constant care, attention and reassurance from the people around them. They have intense fears of being abandoned and allow others to take control of their lives, in order to gain their approval and support.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines this disorder as a pervasive need for approval and support, accompanied by clinging behavior that begins in early adulthood, indicated by at least 5 of the following criteria:
Continue reading here: http://www.helium.com/items/1564261-dependent-personality-disorder-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment
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