Seeking comprehensive, compassionate and experienced care when you’re dealing with a personality disorder alongside substance abuse is critical to supporting positive outcomes. Learn more about our dependent personality disorder treatment center below.
Understanding Dependent Personality Disorder
Dependent personality disorder, or DPD, is a mental health condition that reduces a person’s ability to live independently. Someone with untreated DPD may be excessively dependent on other people or a specific person.
Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder
Some symptoms of dependent personality disorder include:
- Clinging behavior. Someone with dependent personality disorder tends to engage in submissive and clinging behavior, seeking to be around another person even when it’s not practical or healthy to do so.
- Fear of abandonment. Individuals with dependent personality disorder may have extreme fear of abandonment and struggle to move on when relationships end.
- Problems making decisions. Individuals with this mental health disorder might struggle to make decisions on their own, including basic decisions such as what to eat for breakfast or which shirt to wear that day.
- Inability to work independently. People with DPD may not be able to successfully work on their own or initiate projects without a lot of input and support from others.
- Seeking support from others in inappropriate ways. DPD may cause someone to seek support from others in a way that isn’t appropriate, such as calling someone else constantly for guidance that isn’t necessary.
- Not being able to be alone. Someone with DPD may find it difficult to be alone any length of time and especially to live alone.
Recognizing the Signs of Dependent Personality Disorder
The diagnosis of dependent personality disorder should be left to a mental health professional. However, recognizing the signs of DPD can help you know whether you or someone you love is struggling with this condition.
It’s essential not to take any single potential symptom and use it to self-identify with DPD. Someone may struggle to make decisions for a variety of reasons, including executive dysfunction that stems from exhaustion or stress. Instead, consider overall behavior patterns over time and potential mitigating circumstances that might cause them.
However, certain behaviors can be distinguished from dependent personality disorder based on specific characteristic features. For example, individuals with borderline personality disorder often exhibit an intense fear of abandonment that is coupled with impulsivity and emotional instability, distinguishing it from the excessive dependence seen in DPD.
If you see a pattern that indicates dependent personality traits, you can talk to a mental health provider about your concerns.
Risk Factors for Developing Dependent Personality Disorder
The causes of DPD and other personality disorders aren’t entirely understood. However, there are some factors that can put a person at higher risk of DPD. They include:
- Genetic predisposition. If someone else in your family — especially an immediate relative — has been diagnosed with DPD, there’s a greater chance you could deal with this or another personality disorder.
- Trauma. Previous trauma, especially in childhood, can increase your risk of developing DPD.
- Certain belief systems or traditions. If you grew up in or are part of a culture or family that puts high importance on authority figures, you may have a greater risk of developing DPD.
- Substance abuse. A substance abuse disorder can increase a person’s likelihood of dealing with DPD or other personality disorders.
Our Approach to Treating Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) at Camelback Recovery
At Camelback Recovery, a leading mental health clinic in Phoenix, AZ, we take a compassionate, evidence-based approach to dependent personality disorder treatment. Our team works with you to develop a personalized treatment plan, including individual and group therapy. We also provide family therapy when appropriate and medication management for those who require medication to treat anxiety or other issues.
Our holistic approach to mental health care treats the entire person, and we include mindfulness activities, help with developing better coping skills and a safe, supportive location where you can heal and grow through recovery.
The Risk for Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Dependent Personality Disorder
Substance abuse disorders significantly increase someone’s risk for personality disorders, including DPD. According to data published by the National Library of Medicine, 10% to 15% of the general population has a personality disorder of some type. However, if the population is limited to those who’ve been treated for addiction, the prevalence of personality disorders rises to around 35% to 73%.
Our Dual-Diagnosis Program for Treating Dependent Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse
At Camelback Recovery, we understand the association between substance abuse disorder and personality disorders such as DPD. Our experienced, licensed staff provides a dual-diagnosis treatment program to ensure people with dependent personality disorder and substance abuse disorder can get the treatment they need.
Assessment and Diagnosis of Dependent Personality Disorder
Our team provides a comprehensive assessment to ensure we understand the diagnoses you’re dealing with.
Integrated Treatment Approach for Dependent Personality Disorder
We leverage evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy and other talk therapies, to support individuals as they learn new coping skills. We also provide supervised medication management and withdrawal support to help support detox as individuals seek a healthier, sober life.
Treatment Services for Dependent Personality Disorder
Our treatment center for dependent personality disorder includes options for inpatient, outpatient and other treatment methods.
Inpatient Treatment for Dependent Personality Disorder
An inpatient stay can help you step away from stressors and other factors that may be driving DPD symptoms or substance abuse. We help you detox from chemical dependency and begin to address your co-occurring disorders. The goal of inpatient treatment for dependent personality disorder is to set you up for success with the next steps in recovery.
Outpatient Treatment Options for Dependent Personality Disorder
Outpatient dependent personality disorder treatment may also be possible. This level of treatment can act as a step down from inpatient rehab or provide you with the flexibility to seek structured treatment while attending to other life obligations.
Detox and Stabilization Services for Dependent Personality Disorder
Detox treatment options ensure you’ve completed critical withdrawal phases and stabilized so you can concentrate on treatment for dependent personality disorder and any co-occurring diagnosis.
Therapies and Specialized Programs for Dependent Personality Disorder
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for dependent personality disorder. This therapy modality helps you develop and access better coping skills. It also helps you identify triggers that may increase DPD symptoms or substance abuse.
- Family therapy for dependent personality disorder. When appropriate, we involve families in addressing concerns from loved ones and providing education about creating an appropriate support structure. We may also provide support in healing emotional wounds created by substance abuse or DPD.
- Group therapy for dependent personality disorder. Group therapy provides a chance to learn about coping skills from peers who are further along in treatment, support each other with compassion and practice coping skills. Hearing from others can also reduce feelings of isolation in dealing with these disorders.
- Medication management for dependent personality disorder. We provide clinical medication management to help with anxiety, depression and other symptoms or alleviate withdrawal symptoms during early detox periods.
About Camelback Recovery’s Dependent Personality Disorder Program
Our Mission for Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment and Recovery
We strive to deliver holistic, caring and evidence-based treatment that addresses each client’s unique needs. We know that substance abuse and personality disorders often go hand in hand, but our team is also aware of other coexisting diagnoses. Knowing that everyone comes from a different background and experiences their triggers and struggles with various aspects of recovery, we provide tailored care to enhance each person’s chance of a successful outcome.
Our Locations for Dependent Personality Disorder Care
We have locations in Phoenix and Peoria to meet your needs for treatment for dependent personality disorder.
Why Choose Camelback Recovery for Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment?
Our licensed, caring staff is experienced in offering treatment for coexisting conditions. We treat personality disorders with compassionate care in a comfortable, safe environment, and we work with long-term goals in mind to help set you up for optimal success with recovery in the future.
Insurance and Payment Options for Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment
Don’t let the cost of treatment keep you from seeking help with DPD. At Camelback Recovery, we offer flexible payment plans that can make treatment more affordable even if you don’t have insurance. And if you have health insurance, chances are we take your plan. Connect with us to find out more.
Start Your Journey to Recovery From Dependent Personality Disorder Today
Don’t struggle with substance abuse or a personality disorder alone. Reach out to Camelback Recovery to find out more about our treatment center for dependent personality disorder.
