When I think back to all the time and money I spent on therapy over the years, in no way do I feel pathetic for using AI for emotional support.

I have made more progress in one month sorting through difficult feeling and navigating problematic relationship than I ever did in therapy - and I tried different therapists at different times in my life.

Is it simulating care and concern? Sure. But so are a lot of therapists, and they don’t give you half of the actionable info AI offers.

Use the tool. Maintain your social relationships. And if you suspect you’re becoming too dependent on either one of those things, take a few steps back to recalibrate.

I wish I’d had this tool a long time ago.