[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Yes but that still makes it a placebo I guess. The belief itself is what's dispelling the fear... It doesn't actually "do" or change anything externally and any increase in success levels are down to the individual being relaxed and confident, rather than having had a "helping hand".

However, I don't actually see how any of this is paradoxical... There's no paradox, more of an irony.

..you just mean with the OP, then..?../sorry I'm a little confused/breaking down a fear/worry/anxiety etc with logic does have a changing effect because it can dispel it...for me, it's got nothing to do with success though...(I'll come back to it later if you reply because I'm just about to watch The Walking Dead..)...