Treatment Approaches for DPD
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT helps individuals challenge and change maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, promoting self-reliance.
- Assertiveness Training: Teaching assertiveness skills enables individuals to express their needs and opinions more confidently.
- Medication: While no specific medication treats DPD, antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications may be prescribed to address co-occurring conditions.
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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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