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Dependent Personality Disorder : Symptoms

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Symptoms List

Symptoms could include:
  • Passivity
  • Fear of Abandonment
  • Sensitive to Criticism
  • Difficulty Making Decisions
  • Fear of Disapproval
  • Dominated By Others
  • Feeling Powerless
  • Fear of Loss of Support
  • Avoiding Personal Responsibility

Symptoms Overview Articles

Dependent personality disorder
People with this disorder do not trust their own ability to make decisions. They may be devastated by separation and loss.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 17, 2008
Dependent Personality Disorder
A child may also exhibit dependent behavior in response to a specific stressful life event(such as the death of a caregiver or a divorce). However, it should not be considered a potential symptom of dependent personality disorder unless the behavi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Dependent personality disorder
DSM-IV-TR specifies eight diagnostic criteria for dependent personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder:.Have difficulty making common decisions.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

Specific Symptom Articles

Positive Ways to Accept Criticism
Do you hate being criticized even when you know you've made a mistake? If so, it's no wonder -- criticism can make people feel incompetent, angry and just plain awful.
Source:StayWell
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