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Friday, October 3, 2014

Dependent Personality Disorder Mnemonic

RELIANCE


Reassurance required for decisions
Expressing disagreement difficult (due to fear of loss of support or approval)
Life responsibilities (needs to have these assumed by others)
Initiating projects difficult (due to lack of self-confidence)
Alone (feels helpless and discomfort when alone)
Nurturance (goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support)
Companionship (another relationship) sought urgently when close relationship ends
Exaggerated fears of being left to care for self

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