{"id":58886,"date":"2020-11-23T07:33:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=58886"},"modified":"2023-07-19T10:51:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T10:51:59","slug":"dependent-personality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/dependent-personality\/","title":{"rendered":"Dependent personality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A person lacking in self-confidence, those with a passively allow others to run their lives and make no demands on them, lest they endanger these protective relationships.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dependent personality disorder is a psychological condition marked by an individual&#8217;s inability to function autonomously without substantial guidance from others. People with this disorder often experience feelings of helplessness when alone or when close relationships come to an end, accompanied by a fear of separation. Additional traits of a dependent personality include struggles with decision-making, low self-esteem, and heightened sensitivity to criticism.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The precise cause of dependent personality disorder remains unknown, and it typically becomes evident during early adulthood. While there is no specific cure for the condition, psychotherapy can be beneficial in assisting individuals to gradually develop their autonomy and decision-making abilities. In some cases, medication such as antianxiety or antidepressant drugs may be prescribed to alleviate associated symptoms and provide relief.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A person lacking in self-confidence, those with a passively allow others to run their lives and make no demands on them, lest they endanger these protective relationships. Dependent personality disorder is a psychological condition marked by an individual&#8217;s inability to function autonomously without substantial guidance from others. 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