Passive-aggressive personality disorder

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Alternative Names

Personality disorder - passive-aggressive


Treatment

Counseling may help the person identify and change the behavior.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome can be good with treatment.


Complications
  • Alcohol abuse or other drug abuse or dependence
  • Poor career development, despite good intelligence

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms of passive-aggressive personality disorder.



Review Date: 10/17/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Timothy A. Rogge, MD, private practice in Psychiatry, Kirkland, Washington. Also reviewed byDavid Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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