dependent personality disorder…

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personality disorder, dependent, dependent personality disorder, chronic condition involving over-reliance on others to meet emotional, physical needs, begins in early adulthood, not trust own ability to make decisions, devastated by separation, loss, go to great lengths, suffering abuse, to stay, relationship, dependent personality disorder, unable to make decisions, avoid personal responsibility, avoid alone, feel devastated, helpless, relationships end, unable to meet ordinary demands of life, become preoccupied, fears of abandoned, hurt by criticism, disapproval, extremely passive in relation to other people, no specific treatment, psychotherapy useful in gradually helping a person, disorder make more independent choices in life, to treat any other underlying conditions, improvements, seen only, long-term therapy, suffer from depression, abuse alcohol, drugs, susceptible to physical, emotional, sexual abuse, a mental health professional, adolescent has symptoms suggestive of dependent personality disorder.