why do they call psychiatrist (shrinks)?

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why do they call psychiatrist (shrinks)?

2006-07-24 07:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by allwayshappy 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Calling a psychiatrist a shrink came about from a comparison between psychiatrists and headshrinkers - a term give to tribal members from way back in the day who shrunk the heads of their enemies after they killed them.

2006-07-24 07:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Cos thats what happens to your bank balance once you start seeing one

2006-07-24 07:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by flicflac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Because they try to shrink your problems!!! and you know what you heard it here first from a REAL Nutcase!!"""NUT'S"""..PS ...did i win...did i win...did i win????

2006-07-24 07:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by dl200558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋