The Power of Expectation
Expectation plays a crucial role in healing, as demonstrated by the concept of the "theater of medicine." The environment and demeanor of healthcare providers can significantly influence patients' placebo responses, leading to tangible improvements in their conditions. This highlights the body's inherent ability to heal when it anticipates relief, underscoring the importance of setting the right context for medical treatment.In this clip
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If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if a person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning?
If a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time they see the spider or get activated through some trigger, and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?