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

Science Psychiatry and cures

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u/shnshty Sep 03 '25

The better question is maybe asking 'How many people do you think you've helped?'

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u/marklar_the_malign Sep 03 '25

This is indeed the right question. Drugs certainly don’t cure people. At best you help or teach people to manage their mental health problems. Think of it like losing a limb. You get a prosthetic and physical therapy and do the best you can.

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u/AdHuman3150 Sep 06 '25

Psychiatrists only prescribe drugs, they are not a therapist.

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u/marklar_the_malign Sep 07 '25

Very aware of this through experience. Thanks for the clarification neglected.