Understanding DPD
- Decision-Making Difficulties: People with DPD frequently require excessive advice and reassurance from others to make everyday decisions.
- Fear of Abandonment: A pervasive fear of being left alone or abandoned often leads to clingy behaviors and an inability to be alone.
- Submissive Behavior: Individuals may go to great lengths, including tolerating mistreatment, to gain support and nurturance from others.
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Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is a Cluster C (Anxious or Fearful Disorders) personality disorder characterized by pervasive and excessive dependence on others for emotional and physical needs. Individuals with DPD often exhibit submissive and clinging behaviors, have difficulty making decisions without reassurance, and possess an intense fear of separation or abandonment.
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