{"product_id":"dependent-personality-disorder-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","title":"Dependent Personality Disorder, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book describes Dependent Personality Disorder, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEverything was everyone else’s fault, and they are perpetual dependent victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is Dependent Personality Disorder?\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDependent personality disorder (DPD) is a mental medical disorder in which people depend too much on others to meet their emotional and physical requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDPD is an anxious personality disorder featured by an incapability to be alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with DPD have symptoms of anxiety when they are not around others.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey depend on other people for relief, reassurance, guidance, and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who do not have this condition occasionally have feelings of insecurity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is that people with DPD require reassurance from others to function.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDependent personality disorder is one of the most often diagnosed personality disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt happens equally in men and women\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with this disorder normally first reveal these signs in early to mid-adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt normally becomes apparent in young adulthood or later as important adult relationships form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA disorder must fall into one of these personalities to be classified as a personality disorder:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCluster A: odd or eccentric behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCluster B: emotional or erratic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCluster C: anxious, nervous behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDependent personality disorder belongs to cluster C.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of this disorder are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBehaving submissively\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRelying on friends or family for decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNeeding repeated reassurance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeing easily hurt by disapproval\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFeeling isolated and nervous when alone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFearing rejection\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeing overly sensitivity to criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeing unable to be alone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHaving a tendency to be naive\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFearing abandonment\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with DPD may need continuous reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become distressed when relationships and friendships are detached.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen left alone, a person with DPD may feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNervousness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePanic attacks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFear\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHopelessness\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these symptoms are similar for people with anxiety disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with medical disorders such as depression or menopause may also feel some of these symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not known what induces people to develop DPD.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDoctors mention both biological and developmental factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe causes of dependent personality disorder are not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe disorder normally starts in childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the most frequent personality disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is equally frequent in men and women.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the exact cause of DPD is not known, it most likely is a combination of biological, developmental, temperamental, and psychological factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome doctors believe an authoritarian or overprotective parenting style can cause the development of dependent personality traits in people who are vulnerable to the disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSome risk factors that might contribute to the development of this disorder are:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHaving a history of neglect\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHaving an abusive upbringing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBeing in a long-term, abusive relationship\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHaving overprotective or authoritarian parents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHaving a family history of anxiety disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with DPD become psychologically over dependent on other people and spend great effort trying to please others.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with DPD are likely to display needy, passive, and clinging behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a fear of separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with DPD may need continuous reassurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThey can become distressed when relationships and friendships are detached.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePersons with DPD have difficulty making everyday decisions without an unwarranted advice and reassurance from others.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPsychotherapy is the best treatment for DPD\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 1 Dependent Personality Disorder\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 7 Personality Disorders\u003cbr\u003e\r\nChapter 8 Avoidant Personality Disorder\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Livre numérique Kobo","offer_id":46581690794194,"sku":"ad5dca07-5cd8-3716-903d-37e358932285","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/image_0a771e43-5b75-4be7-bd6f-4830b3e52be6.jpg?v=1763076134","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/fr\/products\/dependent-personality-disorder-a-simple-guide-to-the-condition-diagnosis-treatment-and-related-conditions","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}