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goutham
12-07-2008, 01:41 PM
Note that I do not mean medication itself makes these disorders worse, but the need for them. Does the dependency on them create a placebo affect?

For instance, if a person goes off a medication, does their disorder worsen because the med isn't there to correct it, or is it made worse because they think they can't function normally without it, thus fulfilling their prophecy?

I hope that made sense.