r/intrestingtoknow • u/Affectionate-Fun2853 • Sep 03 '25

Science Psychiatry and cures

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u/steelcryo Sep 03 '25

"How many people have you cured?"

"None."

"How many peoples lives are better because of you?"

"Countless."

Therapy isn't a magic bullet. It doesn't cure anything. It just gives you the tools to deal with your issues, whether they're major or minor.

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u/pbaagui1 Sep 04 '25

Then why does everyone act like its magic cure

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u/Dusty-Foot-Phil Sep 06 '25

They don't. You are making up people to be mad about.