How is anthophobia diagnosed?

How is anthophobia diagnosed?

There are no tests to diagnose the fear of flowers. A healthcare provider can diagnose the condition based on discussions with you about:

• Your symptoms.
• How long they’ve been happening.
• How they interfere in your life.

For a diagnosis of anthophobia, a person’s fear must:

• Cause extreme anxiety.
• Lead to significant stress or affect your daily life.
• Have been happening for at least six months.
• Be out of proportion with any actual problems regarding your weight.
• Lead you to take unreasonable steps in an attempt to look, feel or be thin.
• Make you avoid specific situations that involve eating.
• Produce physical symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks.