How is atychiphobia diagnosed?

How is atychiphobia diagnosed?

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

• Your symptoms.
• How long they’ve been happening.
• How they interfere in your life.

Your healthcare provider collects detailed information about your fear of failure. They may ask a variety of questions, such as:

• Do you avoid or put off tasks or activities because you think you may not complete them successfully?
• Does your fear of failure ever cause feelings of depression, irritability, anger or hopelessness?
• Does your fear of failure prevent you from relaxing, sleeping or enjoying activities you used to like?
• How does fear affect your life at home, school or work?
• How long have you had a fear of failure?

Your healthcare provider will also try to determine if you have any other mental health disorders, like:

• Avoidant personality disorder.
• Depression.
• Eating disorder.
• Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondria).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• Panic disorder.
• Paranoid personality disorder.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
• Substance abuse disorders such as drug addiction or alcoholism.