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Passive-aggressive personality disorder

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Alternative Names

Personality disorder - passive-aggressive


Treatment

Counseling may be of value in helping the person identify and change the behavior.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

The outcome can be good with treatment.


Complications
  • Stunted career development despite good intelligence
  • Alcohol abuse or other drug abuse or dependence

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if you or your child has symptoms suggestive of passive-aggressive personality disorder.


Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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