How is equinophobia diagnosed?

How is equinophobia diagnosed?

A healthcare provider will assess your symptoms and ask about previous experiences with horses. You may see a mental health professional like a psychologist. To diagnose a specific phobic disorder, providers refer to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM-5).

You may have a specific phobic disorder like equinophobia if you have:

• Phobia symptoms when you see or think about horses.
• Persistent fear of horses that lasts for at least six months.
• Ever changed your routines or behaviors to avoid seeing or being near horses.
• Diminished quality of life due to phobia symptoms.