It could be a gerund
if you can find me a reasonable example.
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Wed 29 Nov 2006, 16:14, archived)

"You're the one doing all the depending, you pathetic whiny little man. This isn't a relationship, I'm your fucking care assistant, jesus I should have listened to what my mother said about you."
How's that?
( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Wed 29 Nov 2006, 16:23, archived)

For the gerund, thanks.
For the sentiment,


*cries*
( L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Wed 29 Nov 2006, 16:24, archived)

She resented my depending on her
for pantomime horse sex games.

Although dependance is equally good, if not better.
( Flapjack I spay a little mare for you, Wed 29 Nov 2006, 16:25, archived)