How is ataxophobia diagnosed?

How is ataxophobia diagnosed?

To diagnose ataxophobia, your healthcare provider may ask you specific questions about symptoms. Sometimes, anxiety symptoms are related to another mental health diagnosis and not a specific phobia.

Your healthcare provider may ask:

• What triggers anxiety symptoms.
• How long symptoms last.
• Whether you go to extreme lengths to avoid messiness or disorder.
• If you experience dread or distress when you know you’ll be in a messy setting.