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Dependent Personality Disorder Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you struggle to function on your own?

Neediness, clinginess, and deep-seated fears of being alone may be signs of dependent personality disorder, a condition marked by over-reliance on others and a perceived inability to care for oneself. Take this test to see if you’re displaying symptoms.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. It’s hard for me to make a decision without first seeking approval from others.
Disagree
Agree
2. I volunteer to do unpleasant tasks because it makes others like me more.
Disagree
Agree
3. Being alone makes me uncomfortable.
Disagree
Agree
4. Everyday choices, like deciding what to wear to work, make me anxious.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I worry that I’m unlovable or that people secretly dislike me.
Disagree
Agree
6. I agree with what others say, even if I don’t really believe it, to keep the peace.
Disagree
Agree
7. Being in a relationship, even an unhappy one, is better than being single.
Disagree
Agree
8. I feel most secure when someone else is planning out what I should do next.
Disagree
Agree
9. I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to take care of myself if the people closest to me died.
Disagree
Agree
10. I can tolerate the knowledge that someone is mad at me.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I often feel like I’m totally helpless.
Disagree
Agree
12. If my partner/parent/friend went on a trip without me, I would enjoy the time to myself.
Disagree
Agree
13. I always bend over backward to make sure my loved ones are happy.
Disagree
Agree
14. I’m too incompetent to handle large projects or difficult tasks on my own.
Disagree
Agree
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15. When my loved ones leave, I miss them so much that I start to panic.
Disagree
Agree
16. When one relationship ends, I try to find another one right away.
Disagree
Agree
17. I keep my opinions to myself to avoid pushing my loved ones away.
Disagree
Agree
18. If my partner/parent/friend disapproved of what I was wearing, I would change clothes.
Disagree
Agree
19. I am confident in my ability to make good choices.
Disagree
Agree
20. The thought of ending up alone keeps me up at night.
Disagree
Agree
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Who is This Dependent Personality Disorder Test For?

This test is for anyone concerned about neediness, clinginess, abandonment fears, or other signs that may be indicative of dependent personality disorder. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Dependent Personality Disorder

If you are struggling with excessive dependence on others and wonder if you are showing signs of a personality disorder, seek an evaluation from a mental health professional. To find one near you, visit the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.
  • Tyrer, P. et al. Dependent Personality Questionnaire (DPQ)
  • Poreh, A. The Dependent Personality Questionnaire (DPD-Q)
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