All Placebos are not created equal (2021)

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The discussion revolves around the complex nature of placebo effects and the psychological responses of individuals to their symptoms. It emphasizes the distinction between actual symptom improvement, perceived improvement, and the wish to believe in improvement. The comments highlight intricate factors that mediate these experiences, such as age, social influences, and individual introspection, suggesting that feeling better does not necessarily correlate with actual improvements in medical conditions. The potential confusion between feeling better about a situation and the actual alleviation of symptoms is also underlined, calling for a deeper understanding of how perception influences health experiences.
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