To be diagnosed as a phobia, the fear involved must cause significant distress and interfere with a person's life.

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This is the standard definition of a phobia according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). It is not enough to simply have a fear or aversion to something; the fear must be severe enough to impact a person's daily functioning in a significant way.

To Be Diagnosed as a Phobia, the Fear Involved Must