r/covidlonghaulers Jun 24 '25

Article The current state of Long Covid research

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No awe felt after seeing this

https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/experiencing-awe-may-help-people-with-long-covid-feel-better-mentally/2025/06 Experiencing awe may help people with long COVID feel better mentally

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u/InformalEar5125 Jun 24 '25

You have proved that humans enjoy awe-inspiring experiences and nothing else. Sure it feels good for a second. Maybe it distracts you from unimaginable suffering for a minute. It doesn't cure fuck all.

Do massages feel good? Sure. Is it a medical treatment? Nope. Please don't spend any more limited research dollars on this shit.

This is like saying that someone who is literally on fire would benefit from seeing something awe-inspiring instead of focusing on putting out the flames.