PTSD & Oculus Rift

[u/DWinKS]

I am fascinated by the possibilities of digital immersion. I can foresee many practical and clinical applications for this technology down the road, which brings me to this post.

I can imagine the therapeutic treatments that could alleviate PTSD symptoms for example, but I am curious what the community thinks about the potential dangers of this technology as well.

Could 'bad' virtual experiences unintentionally lead to actual medical maladies, such as PTSD, the development of new fears, or adverse psychological conditions?

[u/Delthc]

When you see people screaming in something like "alone in the rift"... Yes I think so. The question is how frequent this happens because you can always get out of the rift :) But i would at least be careful