If the placebo effect works by tricking the brain, why does it need to be tricked if it’s apparently able to solve the issue on its own?

Question

If the placebo effect works by tricking the brain, why does it need to be tricked if it’s apparently able to solve the issue on its own?

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Answer 1

It’s looking for external validation.

You brain can try hard to convince itself “everything is ok”, but the moment you hear another person say it, you get flooded with relief.