Dependent Personality Disorder Overview Dependent Personality Disorder-Psychodoctorr Personality is described by mental health providers as a person's way of thinking, behaving, and acting. A personality disorder changes how people perceive and act, causing them to respond in unusual ways over time. One of ten types of personality disorders is dependent personality disorder (DPD). Antisocial personality disorder , Borderline personality disorder, and Paranoid Personality disorder are some of the ones. Dependent personality disorder normally begins in puberty or around the time a person reaches the age of 29. People with DPD have a deep need to be looked after by others. A individual with DPD often depends on family and friends to meet their emotional and physical needs. Others may label them as clingy or needy. People with DPD may feel they are incapable of self-care. They can struggle to make daily choices, such as what to wear, without the support of others. According to stati...