Dependent personality disorder

This disorder is a mental state in which people depend too much on others to meet their emotional and physical needs.

People who suffer from this disorder do not trust their own ability to make decisions. They may feel very upset by the separation and loss of someone. They can do anything, even suffer abuse, in order to maintain a relationship

The symptoms of dependent personality disorder may include:

• Avoid being alone

• Avoid personal responsibility

• Is easily hurt by criticism or disapproval

• Focus too much on the fears of being abandoned

• Between others…

This disease is suffered by more women than men and the majority in adulthood, although it is not ruled out that children suffer from it.

This disorder is diagnosed based on a psychological evaluation and its most effective treatment is to help people, through more independent choices in life. There is also a medication treatment, but it is not usually used unless the person has another mental disorder in addition to it.

The impact on the job can be hard, since being unable to make decisions is difficult to maintain a position in a job.

As for the family, it can be hard if the family does not have the patience and interest for the person to improve, since generally people with a disorder need people to support and help them.

The complications that people with this disorder can have are alcoholism or substance use, depression and a higher probability of sexual, physical or emotional abuse, so the social impact is severe, that is, if this person does not have a close circle "Healthy" may die or hurt herself.

If you think you may have this disorder, check with a specialist. The important thing is to get out of doubt and feel good.