Challenges in Relationships with DPD
- Clinging Behavior: The excessive need for reassurance and support can lead to clinginess, which may strain relationships.
- Tolerance of Mistreatment: A fear of abandonment may cause individuals to tolerate abuse or stay in unhealthy relationships.
- Difficulty Being Alone: Individuals often feel uncomfortable or helpless when alone, leading them to seek new relationships urgently when one ends.
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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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