An individual with dependent personality suffers from neediness that is marked by an over-reliance on others. His or her emotional and physical needs are dependent on the people to whom he or she is ...

There is endless advice out there on what to avoid to keep your relationship strong. You’re supposed to learn each other’s love languages; communicate openly about finances and sex; and seek ...

WE ALL DEPEND on people in our lives to help us out from time to time. We might need advice to make an important decision and enjoy having the people we love around us as much as possible. But, when ...

Annie’s new boyfriend, Jake, is physically attractive, shares similar interests, and makes her laugh. There’s also that, “I’m easygoing, we’ll do whatever” demeanor; an endearing yielding of sorts to ...

Experts have long debated whether it’s appropriate to make a BPD diagnosis in teens. But research suggests early detection and treatment of BPD in teens is both possible and important for a positive ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that causes symptoms such as intense mood swings, feelings of guilt, and social anxiety. It can be genetic or develop due to ...

Personality refers to a relatively stable set of tendencies in behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns, which together constitute a person’s unique character. One person may, for instance, be ...

Borderline Personality Disorder patients now have access to several effective therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy, mentalization based therapy and psychiatric management with goals of ...

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The role of environment and pre-existing risk factors in BPD has identified new therapies. Growing awareness of this mental illness characterized by heightened emotional response and volatile ...

Dependent personality disorder treatment typically involves psychotherapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy. It can help with symptoms and support a person in maintaining healthy relationships.