I was previously diagnosed with Avoidant personality disorder, but my current treatment team feels dependent personality disorder is more fitting. At first, I wasn't sure I believed them. The only person I've ever known who was diagnosed with it is the kind that flits from relationship to relationship to avoid being alone. I've never been like that! In fact, I avoided relationships most of my adult life. Further reading, however, showed me that some of us depend on family members or friends, as well. Which... actually made sense for me.
I feel so alone, though. I don't know many people with this diagnosis (except the one, and she never talks about it). I've tried to find groups on Facebook, but came up with nothing. And even on most psych forums I'm on, we seem to be a quiet minority. So, does anyone here have it? Just wanting someone to talk to about it, and how they manage symptoms, etc.
I feel so alone, though. I don't know many people with this diagnosis (except the one, and she never talks about it). I've tried to find groups on Facebook, but came up with nothing. And even on most psych forums I'm on, we seem to be a quiet minority. So, does anyone here have it? Just wanting someone to talk to about it, and how they manage symptoms, etc.