DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER - 8 Characteristics

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition, DSM IV-TR, a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders, defines dependant personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster C) as:

A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
-has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others
-needs others to assume responsibility for most major areas of his or her life
-has difficulty expressing disagreement with others because of fear of loss of support or approval. Note: do not include realistic fears of retribution.
-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)
-goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, to the point of volunteering to do things that are unpleasant
-feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for himself or herself
-urgently seeks another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends
-is unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of himself or herself.

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nicely put :)