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I Tried VR Therapy. Here’s What It Was Like

I worked with a therapist to try out virtual reality software designed to address phobias and anxiety. 00:00 Intro 00:12 What is exposure therapy 01:03 Why I tried VR therapy 01:59 Virtual therapy environments 03:43 Mindfulness environments Read the CNET Article here: VR Is Revolutionizing Therapy. Why Aren’t More People Using It? Subscribe to CNET:…

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I worked with a therapist to try out virtual reality software designed to address phobias and anxiety.

00:00 Intro
00:12 What is exposure therapy
01:03 Why I tried VR therapy
01:59 Virtual therapy environments
03:43 Mindfulness environments

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VR Is Revolutionizing Therapy. Why Aren’t More People Using It?

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37 Comments

  1. Ster-Fry

    March 26, 2023 at 8:01 am

    1st comment!

    • ZeloWatch

      March 26, 2023 at 8:42 am

      Whats the point of saying 1st? I never understood this.

    • The Gadget Guru

      March 27, 2023 at 1:51 am

      ​@ZeloWatch ah it’s just a thing that’s been going on for donkey years now

    • ZeloWatch

      March 27, 2023 at 4:23 am

      @The Gadget Guru hive minded people post that stuff..

    • The Gadget Guru

      March 27, 2023 at 10:50 am

      @ZeloWatch ah you mean the first comment thing yeah I’ve never been one for it to be honest ????

    • chimez chibuike

      March 27, 2023 at 1:00 pm

      Bro, it’s 2023

  2. MiroirIndustries

    March 26, 2023 at 8:11 am

    Twice a day, I do VR “therapy”.

    • The Gadget Guru

      March 27, 2023 at 1:45 am

      Uh cool?

    • MiroirIndustries

      March 27, 2023 at 2:07 am

      @The Gadget Guru it is

    • The Gadget Guru

      March 27, 2023 at 10:51 am

      @MiroirIndustries that therapy in quotes makes me think it’s something else????

  3. Joe L.

    March 26, 2023 at 8:13 am

    Yes, I would try it, also I think it’s a great idea to help people with their phobias.

  4. Bill Magann

    March 26, 2023 at 8:18 am

    It works. I’m not afraid of rampaging dinosaurs anymore!

    • ZeloWatch

      March 26, 2023 at 8:40 am

      It only works for soulless proudly brainwashed persons.

  5. Alexander Perez

    March 26, 2023 at 8:19 am

    Well yes because I’m afraid of height and driving. It might help me improve a bit ????

  6. CASEY Andersen

    March 26, 2023 at 8:28 am

    I think it has a ways to go still. The graphics weren’t to impressive.

  7. ZeloWatch

    March 26, 2023 at 8:36 am

    Beware of the fake NPC comments bots and shills praising this mind controlling device. ????

  8. doc2ups

    March 26, 2023 at 8:37 am

    Scam!

  9. christian crow

    March 26, 2023 at 8:48 am

    Like ???? zombie apocalypse for example now I am not afraid of them ❤

  10. That’s right

    March 26, 2023 at 8:54 am

    Do they have any exposure therapy that, um, features a lady I can lie down on top of?

  11. Aragorn7884

    March 26, 2023 at 8:59 am

    What If…your phobia _is_ *VR?!?* ????????

    • The Gadget Guru

      March 27, 2023 at 1:50 am

      Then you’re super screwed ???? also inception

  12. Daniel Ramsey

    March 26, 2023 at 9:00 am

    Like all of America is in VR for the last couple of years….

  13. Loanne

    March 26, 2023 at 9:07 am

    I want to skateboard without skateboarding????

  14. supersayan

    March 26, 2023 at 9:14 am

    in other words super overpriced games

  15. Traveller Papa

    March 26, 2023 at 9:36 am

    If chat gpt we can put into METAVrse characters, it will be awesome.

  16. Culinary Physics

    March 26, 2023 at 9:37 am

    It’s interesting to see how technology can be used to address phobias and anxiety.

  17. R Collinge

    March 26, 2023 at 10:29 am

    This is an example of a great video that will help people solve problems. More of this kind of information videos.
    I’m getting really tired of all the Apple products infomercials.

  18. Wyatt Noise

    March 26, 2023 at 11:20 am

    I thought the Dilbert guy got cancelled but apparently he’s a VR therapist?

  19. Yadav

    March 26, 2023 at 11:38 am

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  20. prilep5

    March 26, 2023 at 12:04 pm

    VR travel will be a thing where people will rent drones or robots to roam in far places in real-time instead of traveling there
    Imagine visiting Mt Everest Alps islands coral reefs pyramids Eiffel tower etc

    • Paradox484

      March 26, 2023 at 12:24 pm

      That seems a tad inefficient. What functional difference is there between that and a vr tour of Mt. Everest with simulated environment that emulates real time conditions? Why fly a drone all the way up there? Not to mention the headache of having a bunch of drones fighting for space in tourist attractions across the world.

    • prilep5

      March 26, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      @Paradox484 ok maybe a recording 360 all around

  21. Minecraftimation!

    March 26, 2023 at 12:10 pm

    It’s very intresting of how much vr has come! This will be very helpful to people with many phobias, and even personal problems.

  22. Hervy Marquez Garcia

    March 26, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    And that’s just with Google glass. I can imagine an in person setting being more useful since it would allow the therapist to have better gear. Fear of driving with assetto Corsa and a driving sim gear would probably feel more realistic than watching a video with low poly graphics. However, not everyone has access to in person help, or the high end gear. So the way it’s set-up right now with a VR app and a zoom call works wonders

  23. SequoiaElisabeth

    March 26, 2023 at 1:05 pm

    I used SecondLife to help with my transition over a decade ago. VR works. I no longer use it though, as I became desensitized to it. Eventually you have to step out your door.

  24. Michael Griffiths

    March 27, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    I have a real fear of VR, not sure if this would work for me..

  25. Mo Warlord A Mo25

    March 28, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    Yes I would but the graphics needs a lot of work though.

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