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Real Pain Dulled In Virtual Worlds

Posted by timothy on Monday February 23, 2004 @07:32PM from the burns-are-serious dept.

26199 writes "The BBC is reporting on a novel use of Virtual Reality: as a distraction for burn victims who suffer excruciating pain during daily dressing changes. What's most interesting is that it actually works. Another use of VR discussed is in the treatment of patients suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; memories can be relived until they are accepted."

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Re:Safe? by fenix+down · 2004-02-23 19:59 · Score: 0, Flamebait

That's what therapy is. It's not about making you happier, it's about making you function properly. You can be all touchy-feely and come to terms with things, but your insurance will only pay to have someone kick you in the balls over and over until you promise to stop crying in your cubicle at work.

Bitch.