Is VR a deviation from the book
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Is VR a deviation from the book
Do you think VR as a treatment for phobias contradicts with the books underlying remedy prescription?
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> The entire book deals with natural remedies as a way to combat stress,
> anxiety, and fear. The author mentions Virtual Reality as an effective
> means to treat Phobias, and this seems contradictory to the "Natural
> remedies" in the book.
> Do you think VR as a treatment for phobias contradicts with the books
> underlying remedy prescription?
I mean you have a point VR is not "natural" but as technology grows, it seems logical use of technology for good. Some people have a harder time to visualize without seeing, so it might be helpful for them. Maybe this tool goes out natural territory but it is a remedy without prescription so it kind of is fitting.
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An example is in the earlier days, people used to run from point A to B, but now a treadmill will give the same results without leaving the room.
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> Ferdinand_otieno wrote:
> > The entire book deals with natural remedies as a way to combat stress,
> > anxiety, and fear. The author mentions Virtual Reality as an effective
> > means to treat Phobias, and this seems contradictory to the "Natural
> > remedies" in the book.
> > Do you think VR as a treatment for phobias contradicts with the books
> > underlying remedy prescription?
> I mean you have a point VR is not "natural" but as technology grows, it
> seems logical use of technology for good. Some people have a harder time to visualize
> without seeing, so it might be helpful for them. Maybe this tool goes out natural
> territory but it is a remedy without prescription so it kind of is fitting.
Yeah, but using VR while curing phobias without prescription can be dangerous at times. It can increase fear and be detrimental.
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> AntonelaMaria wrote:
> > Ferdinand_otieno wrote:
> > > The entire book deals with natural remedies as a way to combat stress,
> > > anxiety, and fear. The author mentions Virtual Reality as an effective
> > > means to treat Phobias, and this seems contradictory to the "Natural
> > > remedies" in the book.
> > > Do you think VR as a treatment for phobias contradicts with the books
> > > underlying remedy prescription?
> > I mean you have a point VR is not "natural" but as technology grows,
> it
> > seems logical use of technology for good. Some people have a harder time to
> visualize
> > without seeing, so it might be helpful for them. Maybe this tool goes out
> natural
> > territory but it is a remedy without prescription so it kind of is fitting.
>
> Yeah, but using VR while curing phobias without prescription can be dangerous at
> times. It can increase fear and be detrimental.
You definitely have a point. I wasn't dissmising medication at all. Just that I can understand why VR is mentioned here.
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> Loneliness is the bedrock of malignant issues such as anxiety and stress.
> Virtual reality can be used to eliminate loneliness. I've seen in different
> hospitals or elderly homes where patients can travel to preferred locations
> by the touch of a button. Such practices can help alter moods and
> eventually assist the patients in recovery. The world today is heading to
> automation, hence embracing methods like VR is a plus.
Yes, VR can be used effectively to cure a lot of stress. Especially creating a virtual environment to calm our mind and relax id definitely a great way to remove the accumulating stress. Another fact is that nowadays many apps or websites are available to let you go through that experience which aims at stress removal.
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> I believe virtual reality is a bit of a contradiction, as you said. These
> VR's are sometimes very addictive and are just a bad way of escaping from
> reality. Also, spending large chunks of our time in a virtual world is not
> very practical. Facing our reality and making an effort to deal with our
> anxiety and fears through natural remedies, to me, is the right way to go.
Yeah, of course. too much of anything is bad and will lead to problems. That is why these practices must be done under professional guidance so that they are used effectively.