Posted by djmmm on February 7, 2010, at 8:13:24
In reply to newsweek: antidepressants all placebo effect, posted by pegasus on February 3, 2010, at 12:46:49
Fascinating. I think most people are afraid to address the concept of placebo. I mean, what would happen if we knew the human brain had the capacity to heal itself, with simple intention, or belief? If we are given a placebo, and it works, we are forced to think outside the box. Maybe we should look at this article from a different perspective. How amazing is it, that placebo's work for some people. What is going on, within our minds, that allows this to happen? We should all be encouraged by research like this, because it forces us to acknowledge that we may have more control over our illnesses than the various pharmaceutical companies want us to have.
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