Very interesting! I'm currently ill with flu, and I've noticed that once I start getting into a game, I tend to not notice my symptoms as much. This is likely because games have a very low threshold requirement for concentration and a high propensity for dopamine release. Alas, that's also (I think) why many people use games as a coping mechanism to avoid issues or chores.
Still, really cool that this mechanism can be used to treat major mental disorders.
Very interesting! I'm currently ill with flu, and I've noticed that once I start getting into a game, I tend to not notice my symptoms as much. This is likely because games have a very low threshold requirement for concentration and a high propensity for dopamine release. Alas, that's also (I think) why many people use games as a coping mechanism to avoid issues or chores.
Still, really cool that this mechanism can be used to treat major mental disorders.