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Moreover, Crum emphasizes that how people interpret symptoms or side effects can influence their experience and recovery. Viewing side effects as signs that treatment is effective can potentially enhance outcomes, whereas perceiving them as dangerous may hinder progress.
Rethinking Stress: From Enemy to Ally
A significant portion of the discussion centers on re-conceptualizing stress. Traditionally portrayed as harmful, recent research acknowledges its paradoxical nature: stress can enhance focus, accelerate learning, and even promote physiological growth when properly understood.