Dependent Personality Disorder

**Definition:** A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. (From DSM-IV, 1994)

**Tree numbers:** - F03.675.200

**Synonyms:** - Passive-Dependent Personality - Personality Disorder, Dependent