Ok, I’m not crazy. I’m a 50 year old gamer have had every game console since Atari, and am new to VR. I have had bad depression the last seven years. As well as an anxiety disorder all my life. I’m on anti-depressants for years, have a therapist, and nothing has helped enough. I noticed after purchasing Oculus Quest just a few days ago and using it, that a feel better. Much better. Enough to recognize the connection. So I say ... is this just a new toy that is making me happy to have or own? No. It’s much more. I hope this continues. My feelings, and thoughts are —that it’s releasing aggression and stress, as well as conquering things. In the virtual world, no one can hurt me. Something to think about. I’ll continue to post updates whether it permanently help me in real life. So far so good. I’ll take anything at this point. 👍 Go Oculus
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https://forums.oculusvr.com/community/discussion/80712/the-best-vr-games-to-reduce-real-life-stress-or-just-for-relaxing
"Ask not what VR can do for you – ask what you can do for VR"
I've never had depression but I have been through a hard time the last few years and VR has definitely helped me as well.
Welcome to the forums as well! We're happy to have you here, part of the VR community!
People think VR is just for games but it's not.
You can also do all of this:
I'd recommend you watch all these short animations:
Oculus Store - Dear Angelica, The Rose and I, Alumette, Notes on Blindness, Dispatch, Abe VR, Transition, Easter Rising: Voice of a Rebel, Song of the Sea, Fantasynth, ProjectM: Dream.
Steam Store - Surge
And for relaxation I would recommend:
Regarding games, some of the best games in VR are the old games in VR such as:
And for ultimate sit down relaxation I'd recommend:
Ocean Rift! - Swim with sharks, whales, dolphins etc, great graphics and and very nice!
Hope that helps you get started
When I bought into VR last year, part of my rationalizing the cost (gaming laptop + headset and accessories) was the fact that this is taking one thing I love (games), and combining it with another thing I NEED (exercise).
What I've noticed is that most of my time playing VR is in relatively short bursts - so I don't set myself up for that "where the hell did my weekend go" realization that my (for example) WoW addiction used to always do to me.
Arguably, VR can be a tool for self regulating your gaming, and then setting you on a path where your real life can also become more meaningful and fulfilling... Ok, maybe a stretch. But if I worked for Oculus or Valve, I'd probably run with that notion.
You might also want to try developing for VR too. It's a lot easier than most people think if you use the Unreal Engine and its Blueprint system. You can develop an entire game without writing a single line of code.
Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever
Back on topic.
Good, you guys have found an outlet to make life more meaningful/pleasurable when it all seems at a low point.
System Specs: RTX 2080 ti , i9 9900K CPU, 16 GB DDR 4 RAM, Win 10 64 Bit OS.
Nope. The opposite is true. I'm a United fan. Enough said lol
Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever
To me, this is a break through in Science and how it helps with anxiety and depression. I’ve since been reading articles on the net about therapy and VR. IT WORKS. Thanks for all your comments love you guys!! I’ll keep updating my condition I would love to think it may help someone else as well as myself with depression.
That's great to hear mate! And yeah definitely keep us informed. I'm happy to hear this technology is bringing joy to your life.
I also love Vadar Immortal, I have completed Episode 1 and 2 but I've not had chance to play Episode 3 yet as I'm currently training for an MMA fight. Hopefully I will play it tonight as I hear it only takes 1 hour to complete so should be doable before bed. The 3rd episode is apparently the last episode so it's 3 x £7.99 but it's so worth it imo as this game is amazing, especially for Star Wars fans!
BTW out of curiosity are you using Oculus Link to play using a PC? Or are you just playing wireless?
System Specs: RTX 2080 ti , i9 9900K CPU, 16 GB DDR 4 RAM, Win 10 64 Bit OS.
Thomas Covenant, Unbeliever