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> She said they try to use drugs and therapy to generate some minor delusions that would help the person feel better in their environment.

I struggle to believe that's actually what they said. That sounds more like your interpretation of what they said, and in particular, a funhouse mirror description of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.



That's a perspective on CBT I've heard many times from many people with extensive experience with therapy and chronic health conditions. You might think it's wrong, it's certainly not absurd.


Maybe she was trying to help me, eh? Saying stuff I needed to hear so that I would get help. I mean it worked, it's stuck with me for years.


Surprisingly, psychiatrists are allowed to have a sense of humor.




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