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  • Oh, you have done good to question this. It is a pseudoscience and the documentary you saw is not a trustworthy source.

    I quickly slapped together an uncomplete list how to spot bullshit like that. Just from your description, I would say at least three boxes are checked here.

    • Overgeneralization: A single phenomenon is claimed to explain a wide range of unrelated issues.

    • One-size-fits-all solutions: A single treatment or method is said to cure multiple, diverse ailments.

    • Lack of specificity: Claims are vague and lack detailed mechanisms or explanations.

    • Appeal to tradition: Claims are based on historical practices rather than scientific evidence.

    • Extraordinary claims without extraordinary evidence: Bold assertions are made without sufficient proof.

    • Emphasis on personal testimonials: Reliance on individual stories rather than systematic research.

    • Use of jargon: Complex terminology is used to sound credible without substantive backing.

    • Avoidance of peer scrutiny: Claims are not subjected to rigorous testing or peer review.

    • Dichotomous thinking: Issues are framed in black-and-white terms, ignoring nuances and complexities.






  • That is simply not true. It is a pretty annoying process and often takes time to get a therapy, but nobody I know, including myself had to pay for this. And I know that because most people here are pretty open about therapy nowadays. There are more than enough problems with the German health care system, but OPs description fits my experiences muuuch more than what you describe.