What are the symptoms of plant phobia?
What are the symptoms of plant phobia?
A person with botanophobia may panic or experience some symptoms of anxiety when they think about or encounter a plant, such as:
- Chills.
- Dizziness and lightheadedness.
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
- Heart palpitations.
- Nausea.
- Shortness of breath (dyspnea).
- Trembling or shaking.
- Upset stomach or indigestion (dyspepsia).
Botanophobia also might lead to certain behaviors, like:
- Avoidance of plants.
- Refusal to go outside or participate in certain activities, such as walks in nature.
- Banning fruits and vegetables from their diet.