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What are the consequences of virtual reality?
Dizziness caused by VR. This is the most common and frequent problem among VR users. This problem is caused by an abusive use of VR.
Neurological impact. Abusing certain VR games can cause nightmares and overwhelm, and even the most extreme cases can cause controlled paranoia. This is because the brain responds to certain stimuli that are altered by this technology.
VR addiction. It consists of the excessive or compulsive use of VR to the point of interfering with their personal life and routine habits. It is a phenomenon that affects mostly children and young people.
According to the Instituto de psicología de Barcelona video game addiction has become a current problem. They warn that abusive or excessive use of video games can lead to anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, lack of sleep, bipolar disorder, etc.
For more information on video game addiction and other pathologies related to video games and VR, see here.
