Dependent personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

a pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of.

five (or more)

how many indicators of Dependent personality disorder

Dependent personality disorder

Has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others.

Dependent personality disorder

Needs others to assume responsibility for most major areas of his or her life.

Dependent personality disorder

Has difficulty expressing disagreement with others because of fear of loss of support or approval. (Note: Do not include realistic fears of retribution.)

Dependent personality disorder

Has difficulty initiating projects or doing things on his or her own (because of a lack of self-confidence in judgment or abilities rather than a lack of motivation or energy).

Dependent personality disorder

Goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, to the point of volunteering to do things that are unpleasant.

Dependent personality disorder

Feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for himself or herself.

Dependent personality disorder

Urgently seeks another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends.

Dependent personality disorder

Is unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of himself or herself.