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Dependent Personality Disorder Learning Center
Symptoms could include:
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Passivity
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Fear of Abandonment
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Sensitive to Criticism
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Difficulty Making Decisions
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Fear of Disapproval
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Dominated By Others
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Feeling Powerless
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Fear of Loss of Support
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Avoiding Personal Responsibility
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People with this disorder do not trust their own ability to make decisions. They may be devastated by separation and loss. They may go to great lengths, even suffering abuse, to stay in a relationship.
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In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) , the American Psychiatric Association states that five of the following criteria should be present for a diagnosis of dependent personality disord...
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DSM-IV-TR specifies eight diagnostic criteria for dependent personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder: Have difficulty making common decisions. These individuals typically need an excessive amount of advice and reassurance before they c...
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