Dependent Personality Disorder Treatment in India
About Dependent Personality Disorder
Key Highlights
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Focuses on building self-esteem and autonomy through structured therapy.Non-invasive, talk-based treatment with no surgical risks.Can significantly improve relationship dynamics and decision-making abilities.Addresses the root psychological patterns rather than just symptoms.Often involves learning practical skills for daily independence.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) as per DSM-5 or ICD-10 criteria.
- Excessive difficulty making everyday decisions without excessive advice/reassurance.
- Intense fear of abandonment and going to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance.
- Difficulty initiating projects or doing things on one's own due to lack of self-confidence.
- Significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
- Often identified when a co-occurring condition like anxiety or depression is being treated.
How to prepare
- Initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
- Discussion of treatment goals, modalities (e.g., CBT, psychodynamic therapy), and expected duration.
- Possible psychological testing or assessments to understand personality structure.
- Review of medical and medication history if adjunct pharmacotherapy is considered.
- Establishing a consistent schedule for therapy sessions, typically weekly.
- Informed consent process detailing the nature of psychotherapy.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary increase in anxiety or distress when confronting dependent behaviors.
- Potential for strain in relationships as the patient becomes more assertive.
- Risk of therapeutic dependency if boundaries are not maintained.
- Possible side effects if medications (e.g., SSRIs) are prescribed for comorbid conditions.
- Slow progress and risk of discouragement due to the long-term nature of personality change.
- Relapse into previous dependent patterns under significant stress.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process of psychological growth, not post-procedure healing.
- Involves regular attendance at psychotherapy sessions over months or years.
- Practice and application of new coping and decision-making skills in daily life.
- Periodic evaluations with the psychiatrist to monitor progress and adjust treatment.
- Building a support system that encourages healthy independence.
- Management of any co-occurring mood or anxiety disorders alongside DPD treatment.
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Typical hospital stay:
Usually outpatient (0 days)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing process (6 months to several years)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering dependent personality disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with psychiatry departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform dependent personality disorder. MediFyr helps you compare psychiatry specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for dependent personality disorder compare across other countries where we have data.
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