Endometriosis

The Potential of Multiplayer VR for Endometriosis Pain Distraction

Living with chronic endometriosis pain can often feel isolating. But new multiplayer virtual reality options allow patients to connect with others experiencing endo while providing powerful distraction from symptoms.

Mark Nicoll

Aug 3, 2023 • 2 min read

Multiplayer VR games can give endo patients goals to work towards earning points, advancing levels or completing challenges instead of dwelling on pain. The social cooperation and competition keep them fully engaged.

Patients can join group mindfulness meditations in beautiful VR nature scenes together. They can motivate each other to find calm and implement pain coping skills. It feels less lonely.

VR allows patients to join endometriosis support groups as avatars. They can be honest about struggles and get advice without judgment. Speaking up empowers them.

Exercising in VR alongside other endo patients makes physical therapy more fun and keeps them accountable. They can celebrate fitness victories together.

Shared VR creative spaces let patients collaborate on art projects for distraction, self-expression and bonding. Their conversations can be uplifting.

Multiplayer VR enables social experiences on days when getting out is too difficult due to severe endo pain. Patients don’t have to isolate.

Bonding with fellow endo patients while immersed in positive VR activities can relieve mental hurt. Shared joy is powerful medicine too.

For endometriosis patients, multiplayer VR holds meaningful potential for pain distraction and comfort through community connection.

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