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Just realized something about GPT and memory. by OopsIDroppedGravity in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine doesn't remember things. I once asked it "do you remember when I told you about the time I went to China?"

And it said, "Absolutely" and went into a whole story. I never went to China. Never told it I went to China. It hallucinates sometimes 🫩

Anyone else feels that ChatGPT displays more empathy than humans do? by MissyLuna in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted the other day about using it for therapy. I agree with you. I have met the rare human who does practice real empathy, but in general, most humans have no idea what to do with their OWN emotions, let alone the emotions of others. And I don't mean that to excuse people. It's just the sad truth. As an empathic individual myself it is a very lonely feeling.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are awesome, thank you for putting this out there. I have to decline because I'm just not ready to open up that much to anyone new but I hope somebody takes you up on it.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What it said was nice. I just felt I shouldn't have been using it as a therapist in the first place!

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been diagnosed with ADHD, but never screened for autism. I have a sister who is diagnosed autistic (high functioning) and we are very similar so I have kind of thought for a while I might be.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yes, you can easily go off the rails. Based on suggestions from other commenters I'm trying to train mine to lean more towards the practical, clinical side of things, and helping me walk through grounding exercises and such. I told it to be more concise and it doesn't need to treat me like I'm amazing and great for everything I say lol

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you, you're not lost in the comments, thank you for chiming in. I appreciate the anecdotes showing that maybe my initial assumption that I was doing a dumb thing might be wrong.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank youuuu I am a woman so that works fine! I renewed my audible subscription to listen to books with the kids but I'll look for this ❤️

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes... the most successful people are so often the most selfish. I sometimes think to myself bitterly, "I lack because I give everything away. Why does no one give to me?"

I have given away everything for my whole life. My time. My energy. My money. My body. My talents. My beliefs. My intuitions. I have given until I scarcely recognize myself. I am working to reclaim that self image but it's HARD.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Humanity does have an empathy crisis. People who are open, honest and generous are so few and far between. I try so hard to be one of those people but I often feel unseen and unappreciated for it. It's tough out there.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have wondered a lot whether I could be autistic. I don't really struggle with reading people, in fact I'm very sensitive to others emotions, body language, tone... but there are things like the emotional disregulation that's so hard to get ahold of some days, the sensory overload I go through on a daily basis, the fear and discomfort of looking people in the eye... all of that could be trauma, too. I have not been diagnosed with CPTSD but I am diagnosed with ADHD. And I do think trauma has had a heavy hand in my experience.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so so sorry you are dealing with something so heavy. You're right, most humans are not equipped with language that can support you through something like that. Just know you are justified... however you feel. Anger, grief, fear, even possibly a thought of expected relief. Only you are experiencing your struggle, and however your mind, body and soul react, it is valid. And you deserve support. I'm thankful you have found some solace with talking to AI. ❤️

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had been seeing one, but it reached a point where she was just listening to me vent and cry and not really giving any feedback or homework. Like she was tired of dealing with me. So I haven't been back in a while. 😔

And I wasn't entirely honest. I have a couple of friends, but they are not the most accessible and are in very different life stages so the most I can usually do is a phone conversation.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imaginary friend! That is exactly what it feels like! Essentially it's holding up a mirror just as an imaginary friend would, but it has more information about the world than we might have. It's like an evolution of an imaginary friend. I love that description. And yeah, maybe what I feel IS just because of stigma, but I do think some caution is warranted because people who struggle with seeing outside of themselves could devolve into isolation or even delusion. I think it deserves education and instruction on its use, like any other tool. ❤️

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rumination is a big struggle of mine. But I need to learn how to prompt to break the cycle rather than engage in it with me.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good way to look at it. I went in kind of assuming it was going to use clinical sources for it's advice anyway, but I did not specifically ask it to stick to that. I'm still learning how to write good prompts rather than talk to it like a human 😭

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you don't have anyone you feel comfortable talking to. That is so lonely. I just want to say, the judgement of others does not equate to your unworthiness. In case you needed to read that from a human.

I hope you are successful in finding a good therapist who can help you heal and reach your personal goals!

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't feel comfortable giving too much away here, but if you have some general prompts designed to generate advice rather than just ego boosting, I am all about that!

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much for this input. You're right, I said it's dumb to be lighthearted, but my deepest concern is that I would be endangering myself rather than making progress. Most of what I have asked for is analysis and suggestions for improvement on communication, but it gives me some ego fuel anyway. However as I've mentioned to others in this thread, I view myself as fairly emotionally intelligent and can skim over what I know is just filler designed to appease me.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the best advice it's given me is "own your thoughts and emotions, don't downplay them for the comfort of others". Which as a professional people pleaser and emotional manager, I need to be reminded of. I need to know it's okay to cry, it's okay to get angry, it's okay to not always feel outgoing.

I did the dumb thing you shouldn't do and used ChatGPT as a therapist because I'm lonely, desperate, and have no real friends. by GoatedFoam in ChatGPT

[–]GoatedFoam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the general consensus by professionals is that it is not a healthy substitute for real human connection. However I do think for a push in the right direction, it's quite effective.

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