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Answer From Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Passive-aggressive behavior is a pattern of indirectly expressing negative feelings instead of openly addressing them. There's a disconnect between what a person who exhibits passive-aggressive behavior says and what he or she does. For example, someone who engages in passive-aggressive behavior might appear to agree - perhaps even enthusiastically - with another person's request. Rather than complying with the request, however, he or she might express anger or resentment by failing to follow through or missing deadlines. Specific signs of passive-aggressive behavior include: Resentment and opposition to the demands of others, especially the demands of people in positions of authority Resistance to cooperation, procrastination and intentional mistakes in response to others' demands Cynical, sullen or hostile attitude Frequent complaints about feeling underappreciated or cheated Although passive-aggressive behavior can be a feature of various mental health conditions, it isn't considered a distinct mental illness. However, passive-aggressive behavior can interfere with relationships and cause difficulties on the job. If you're struggling with passive-aggressive behavior - or you think a loved one is - consider consulting a therapist. With Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Review/update the information highlighted below and resubmit the form.From Mayo Clinic to your inbox
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Please, try again in a couple of minutes Retry Nail ridgesProtect thin skin ShareTweet Dec. 15, 2021 Show references Skodol A, et al. Approaches to the therapeutic relationship in patients with personality disorders. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 11, 2021. Roberts LW, et al. Personality pathology and personality disorders. In: The American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry; 7th ed. American Psychiatric Publishing; 2019. https://psychiatryonline.org. Accessed Nov. 11, 2021. Laverdiere O, et al. Interpersonal problems associated with passive-aggressive personality disorder. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 2019; doi:10.1097/NMD.0000000000001044. Sadock BJ, et al., eds. Personality disorders. In: Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry. 10th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2017. https://ovidsp.ovid.com. Accessed Nov. 11, 2021. See more Expert AnswersSee also
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