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What is the difference between phobias and just being crazy?
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A lot: A phobia is a specific fear of a place, thing, or event. Crazy is a generic term which is a derogatory way of referring to someone with a mental illness or is often used to indicate some sort of unusual or risky behavior.
Answered 2/25/2017
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