As the name states Dependent personality disorder is when the patient depends primarily on others they trust to make decisions and help them with almost every task. This disorder is a long term condition where people depend on family and friends to meet their physical and emotional needs, with on a minority achieving normal independence.
A study in 2012 found that two-thirds of this disorder came from genetics and only a third came from environment.
Personal experience:
I can honestly say that I do infact heavily rely on my amazing mom and boyfriend with pretty much everything. It is unfortunate but I can't make my own decisions or look after myself properly, especially in social situations for example when I have meetings with my psychologist I always turn to my mum when I'm asked a question, it is an automatic response caused by my Avoidance personality disorder, I also can't eat in big crowds like at restaurants and parks because I am paranoid of something happening.
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Non-FictionThis isn't about mental health in general. Its about my mental health. As you read this you will find out more about my life within the mental health sector. Also you will gain a better understanding of different mental illnessess.
