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One of my fears/anxieties is developing a severe personality disorder/going crazy.i heard if you fear going crazy it generally means you're not, true?

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Dr. Andrew Ho answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not true: and depends on what you mean by going crazy. Does fear/anxiety count as going crazy?

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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