Dependent Personality Disorder ESTEFANI RODRIGUEZ PSYCHOLOGY PERIOD 1
Dependent Personality Disorder In which people depend too much on others to meet their emotional and physical need. Also known as asthenic personality disorder.
Associated Features Thoughts: Relationship as a source of care and support Feelings: Fear Preoccupation with fears of being left. Behavior: Find someone else who will “take care” of them.
DSM-IV-TR DSM-IV-TR What are the symptoms of dependent personality disorder? People with DPD become emotionally dependent on other people and spend great effort trying to please others. People with DPD tend to display needy, passive, and clinging behavior, and have a fear of separation. Other common characteristics of this personality disorder include the following:
Inability to make decisions, even everyday decisions, without the advice and reassurance of others Avoidance of personal responsibility; avoidance of jobs that require independent functioning and positions of responsibility Intense fear of abandonment and a sense of devastation or helplessness when relationships end; often move right into another relationship when one ends
DSM IV TR Over-sensitivity to criticism Pessimism and lack of self-confidence, including a belief that they are unable to care for themselves Avoidance of disagreeing with others for fear of losing support or approval Inability to start projects Difficulty being alone Willingness to tolerate mistreatment and abuse from others Placing the needs of their caregivers above their own Tendency to be naïve and to live in fantasy
Etiology What are the potential cause of the disorder? Nurture Attach to someone Nature “inborn biological tendency toward anxiety and pessimistic expectations”. Note: One who has worries and pessimistic and has his/her parents strict to them then this is a way one can get a DPD.
Prevalence How common is the disorder? 6- or 7-years-old and their continuation into young adulthood. Common in both female n male
Treatment Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and sedatives medication. Psychotherapy: cognitive behavioral therapy. Had provide structure ways for the client to practice increasing levels of independency in carrying out daily activities.
Prognosis The prognosis of the disorder is if continue to adulthood then is probably that it will be difficult for an adult to leave home from his/her parents. Some improvement.
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Discussion Question what are the ways to treat a dependent personality person? What is the difference between dependent and needy?
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