The social network TikTok has taken over a new trend called "Therapy Dupe". And why does it really work?
Therapy Dupe or the so-called “fraudulent therapy” are a new trend that has spread across TikTok. Therapy comes in many forms: coloring your hair, organizing your closet, buying new pens, and drinking well-brewed coffee. It's hard to know how serious the trend is, but the bottom line is that "therapy scams" are mimicking the benefits of actual therapy.
What is Therapy Dupe?
Therapy scams are nothing new. From a beautiful shade of lipstick that's supposed to improve our mood, to a wonderful pair of shoes that's supposed to make us feel better. And most of the therapeutic “scammers” on TikTok also follow these trends of consumerism.
The idea that buying new shoes can replace therapy trivializes the very meaning of therapy. The aim is not only to feel good, as many therapy sessions can be anything but pleasant, as they reveal our depths that we may not have known before. “Therapy Dupe”, on the other hand, comes in handy when we need it a quick way to improve your mood, but not long-term.
But being human is not easy. Each new period of life brings confusion, pain and uncertainty, we are faced with complex questions, to which there is no simple answer. This does not mean that we seek the help of experts at every obstacle, but it is definitely recommended for long-term better well-being and the processing of individual samples.
Therapy Dupe is designed to at some point you can quickly feel better, but you may need more than that. We don't just want to feel better about life's problems; we want to understand them. Every vital question we face has no answer. And we may not always need it. Sometimes it is simply enough that a better understanding of the problem leads to a better feeling.
