How is bibliophobia diagnosed?

How is bibliophobia diagnosed?

There aren’t any tests to diagnose fear of books. Your healthcare provider can diagnose the condition based on discussions with you about:

• Your symptoms.
• How long they’ve been happening.
• Whether they’re interfering in your life.

Your healthcare provider can diagnose bibliophobia if your fear of books:

• Causes extreme anxiety.
• Leads to significant stress or affects your daily life.
• Has been happening for at least six months.
• Is out of proportion with any actual danger.
• Makes you avoid books or specific situations that might involve books.
• Produces physical symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks.

Your healthcare provider also might recommend testing for a learning disability, which may be at the root of the phobia.