Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD): Signs and Self-Trust

About this episode

Do you struggle to make decisions without someone else's approval, constantly seek reassurance, or stay in unhealthy relationships because leaving feels terrifying? Licensed therapist Kati Morton takes a deep dive into Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD). We cover the DSM-5 criteria, how DPD differs from anxious attachment, codependency, BPD, and avoidant PD, why it develops, the reassurance cycle, transferring dependency onto a therapist, and practical steps to rebuild self-trust and confidence. Episode sponsor: Specialized virtual trauma treatment is available through Rebound. Founded by survivors and psychologists, Rebound provides clinically effective trauma therapy covered by leading insurance plans: https://hellorebound.com/askkatianything Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Understanding Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) 01:31 Q1: Am I Needy, Depressed, Traumatized, or Is It DPD? (DSM-5 Criteria) 10:30 Q2: Capable at Work, But Indecisive at Home (Capability vs. Self-Trust) 15:15 Q3: Asking Multiple People Before Making Decisions: Advice vs. Permission 18:54 Advice vs. Reassurance: Finding What You Really Think 20:42 Q4: Backtracking During Disagreements & Fear of Con