self-defeating personality disorder
English
Noun
self-defeating personality disorder (usually uncountable, plural self-defeating personality disorders)
- (psychiatry) A proposed personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of self-defeating behavior, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
Usage notes
- This mental disorder were never introduced in the DSM. Personality disorder not otherwise specified may be used instead.
Synonyms
- SDPD (abbreviation)
See also
- borderline personality disorder
- avoidant personality disorder
- dependent personality disorder