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      • Adolescents with this disorder may allow a parent to decide the clothes to wear, with whom they should associate, how they should spend their free time, and what school or college to attend. These individuals seek support and approval, and therefore cannot express opinions or disagreement, especially with those they are dependent on.
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  1. Sep 28, 2023 · Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a mental health condition that involves an excessive need to be taken care of by others. A person with DPD relies on people close to them for their emotional or physical needs. Others may describe them as needy or clingy.

  2. The DSM-5 notes that Dependent Personality Disorder becomes apparent in young adulthood, although it is mentioned that it can appear in adolescence as well. In an adolescent, there will typically be increasing autonomy, and resistance to parental efforts at regulation of their behavior, or curtailing their freedom.

  3. Aug 17, 2024 · Dependent personality disorder describes a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behaviors with fears of separation. The pattern of dependent behavior typically begins in late adolescence and early adulthood.

  4. Feb 7, 2019 · Dependent personality disorder is described as a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior as well as fears of separation. This pattern...

  5. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive, excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissiveness and clinging behaviors. Diagnosis is by clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychotherapy and possibly antidepressants. (See also Overview of Personality Disorders.)

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  7. Feb 13, 2023 · Dependent personality disorder is a Cluster C personality disorder. It is a mental health condition that can cause a person to be overly dependent on other people for their physical and emotional needs.

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