What Is Dependent Personality Disorder?
Dependent personality disorder is a long-term (chronic) condition in which people depend too much on others to meet their emotional and physical needs.
Alternative Names
Personality disorder - dependent
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dependent personality disorder usually begins in childhood. The causes of this disorder are unknown. It is one of the most common personality disorders, and is equally common in men and women.
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