Nocebo Effect Negative Expectations
Expect the unexpected with the Nocebo Effect Negative Expectations video collection!
About this Rabbit Hole
Ever wondered how your thoughts could harm your health? The "rabbit hole" of the nocebo effect explores the fascinating phenomenon of how negative expectations can manifest as physical harm. From causing real pain to even tricking the body into believing it has a severe illness, the videos will delve into the power our minds hold over our well-being. One surprising detail viewers will discover: a man who died from cancer, only to later find out he never actually had it. Watch in order or skip around β each video adds a new layer.
Videos in this Rabbit Hole
This Is How Your Thoughts Can Harm Your Health β Nocebo Explained
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So basically, my brain has the power to convince my body it's sick just by thinking about it? Great, now Iβll be paranoid every time I get a headache. Thanks, brain.
The Nocebo Effect: How Thoughts Can Cause Real Pain
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So basically, our brains are like evil masterminds plotting against us, making us feel pain just because we *think* we should? Well, thanks for the existential crisis, science. Love that for us.
The 'Nocebo Effect': When Negative Thoughts Cause Physical Harm
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Next time you feel a phantom itch after reading about lice, you can thank the Nocebo Effect for that delightful mind-body connection. Who knew thinking negatively could be so... painful?
The Nocebo Effect: How Your Mind Can Make You Sick
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Well, looks like my brain is just as good at making me feel crappy as it is at making me forget where I put my keys. Thanks, mind, really appreciate it.
A Man Died from Cancer but He Never Had It: The Shocking Nocebo Effect
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Imagine being so convinced of something that it actually becomes your reality. No wonder they say the mind is a powerful thing. This is like a twisted version of The Secret.
Mind Over Matter: The Placebo vs Nocebo Effect Explained.
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Just watched this and now I'm side-eyeing every sugar pill in my medicine cabinet. The power of suggestion is real, folks - and so is the creepy nocebo effect lurking around the corner.
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