ICD-10

ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992

DCR-10 Criteria

At least four of the following must be present:

1. Dependence	Encouraging or allowing others to make most of one's important life decisions
2. Subordination	Subordination of one's own needs to those of others on whom one is dependent, and undue compliance with their wishes
3. Undemanding	Unwillingness to make even reasonable demands on the people one depends on
4. Helplessness	Feeling uncomfortable or helpless when alone, because of exaggerated fears of inability to care for oneself
5. Fear of not coping	Preoccupation with fears of being left to care for oneself
6. Need for reassurance	Limited capacity to make everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others