Dependent personality disorder

Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Psychotherapy may be useful in gradually helping people to make choices that affect their own life.

Expectations (prognosis):

Improvements are usually seen only with long-term therapy or treatment.

Complications:

• may suffer from depression
• may abuse alcohol or drugs

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you feel you have the symptoms of dependent personality disorder.

Call your health care provider if you cannot make a decision on your own, you choose to remain in an abusive relationship because you fear being alone, or you are using drugs or alcohol to avoid responsibility and decisions.