How is atelophobia diagnosed?

How is atelophobia diagnosed?

There’s no specific test for atelophobia. Your healthcare provider will evaluate your symptoms and ask you detailed questions about your fear of imperfection. It’s important to provide as much detail as possible about your anxiety and what triggers it. In some cases, your provider will ask about your medical history, perform a complete physical and may order other tests to check for underlying health conditions.

Your provider may diagnose you with atelophobia if you:

• Avoid situations in which you could make a mistake or not perform at your best.
• Experience symptoms for six months or longer.
• Have severe anxiety at the thought of making a mistake or disappointing others.
• Have trouble at home, work or school due to your fear of imperfection.

People with atelophobia may also have other mental health conditions, such as

• Avoidant personality disorder.
• Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• Panic disorder.
• Paranoid personality disorder.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Substance abuse disorders such as drug addiction or alcohol use disorder.