Please indicate below (Yes or No) whether you believe each of the following is a symptom of mental illness.

Demonstrates a pattern of not asking for help or assistance when needed.

Has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others

Tries to control or dominate the actions, speech, or opinions of others (usually an intimate partner)

Is physically or emotionally abusive toward intimate partner, children or other family members

Needs others to assume responsibility for most major areas of his or her life

Has difficulty expressing disagreement with others because of fear of loss of support or approval

Is unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of himself or herself

Goes to excessive lengths to obtainnurturanceand support from others, to the point of volunteering to do things that are unpleasant

Is socially restricted and frequently prefers isolation or, when in the company of others, lack of conversation or small talk

Feels uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for himself or herself

Demonstrates a pattern of deriding, teasing, insulting, humiliating, or otherwise putting down intimate partner, children, or other family members

Frequently insists on being right in discussions and conversations, to the point of being unable to admit being wrong or making a mistake

Urgently seeks another relationship as a source of care and support when a close relationship ends

Has difficulty initiating projects or doing things on his or her own (because of a lack of self-confidence in judgment or abilities rather than a lack of motivation or energy)

Tends to use power, silence, withdrawal, and/or avoidance rather than negotiation in the face of interpersonal conflict or difficulty

Displays an inability to derive pleasure from doing things for others

answer the following questions based upon three of the symptoms of your choice listed above.

1. Do you agree that each symptom may be a criterion in theDSM-5-TR or do they appear as 'normal' behavior? Provide a rationale and discussion for each of your three choices.

10 points

2. How couldthispose a dilemma for the diagnostician? For the client? Provide a rationale and discussion for each of your three choices.

10 points

It is acceptable to copy and paste your chosen three symptoms and include your answers in the post.