How is botanophobia diagnosed?

How is botanophobia diagnosed?

There aren’t any tests to diagnose fear of plants. 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 botanophobia if you have an intense fear of plants that:

• Causes extreme anxiety as soon as you think about or encounter a plant.
• Leads to significant stress or affects your daily life.
• Has been happening for at least six months.
• Is out of proportion with the actual danger.
• Makes you avoid plants or specific situations.
• Produces physical symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks.