self-defeating personality disorder

English

Noun

self-defeating personality disorder (usually uncountable, plural self-defeating personality disorders)

1. (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