How is androphobia diagnosed?

How is androphobia diagnosed?

There isn’t an androphobia test, but the pattern of symptoms common to androphobia are diagnosed in the same way as other specific phobias. A mental health professional like a psychologist can evaluate your symptoms and make a diagnosis.

The following factors need to be present for a specific phobic disorder diagnosis:

• An intense fear of men is present for at least six months.
• Symptoms almost always occur immediately when you are near men or think about being near men.
• Anxiety or fear causes you to avoid situations where men may be present.
• The fear affects your ability to work, socialize and enjoy life.
• Feelings of fear or anxiety don’t match the actual danger.