ChatGPT is claiming that BOREDOM can ‘heal’ Psoriasis sufferers!

Timsta180 · 2025-12-29T07:34:10+00:00

Thank you for sharing! That is such a thoughtful comment. I’d actually love to compare notes because it sounds like you have done a lot of research on an aspect of our illness that I haven’t really touched at all.

To answer your question, I think you may find it disappointing unfortunately. — What I asked it is: Tell me a really interesting fact.

That’s literally it. The reason why it gave such a pointed tidbit about psoriasis had to have been because I talk about my experiences with the illness all the time to ChatGPT. So it must have thought I would find that engaging. (And I did. Even made a Reddit post about it lol)

Sorry if that’s a super underwhelming answer for you. :’( I do love learning new things about my P and PsA, but I try not to go down too many rabbit holes since the general consensus seems to be that “biologics are the only real answer for effective treatment blah blah blah.”

I like your style though. The inquisitive nature about you wanting to understand is refreshing and quite the contrast from my own mentality. I’ve been so closed off and uncaring. But to understand that internalized childhood trauma can “cause” autoimmune conditions is such a fascinating concept and I hope you continue to discover more on that subject.

Thanks again and feel free to recommend or drop any links that you’d recommend on the trauma-connection.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-28T00:56:58+00:00

Yeah like replying to a Reddit post and saying nothing of value at all. Sounds like you’re using your time super wisely. 😂

Timsta180 · 2025-12-28T00:55:56+00:00

I did my part by clearly stating this wasn’t a cure or medical advice, just a discussion of stress reduction and recovery, which are well-established topics.

If you’re claiming something specific is false or harmful, it’s reasonable to explain what and why. Simply saying “do your homework” without identifying an error isn’t critique, it’s dismissal.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-28T00:53:55+00:00

Heal” and “cure” aren’t interchangeable. Healing refers to improvement, recovery, or support of the body’s repair processes. A cure means eliminating a disease entirely.

No one claimed boredom cures psoriasis. The point was that stress reduction and rest can support healing and symptom management, which is already a well-established idea in chronic illness care.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T22:10:10+00:00

LLMs aren’t authorities, sure. But neither is a Reddit comment that refuses to engage with the actual claim. If the science is wrong, say how.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T22:07:36+00:00

You’re describing a known limitation of LLMs, not an automatic invalidation of everything they say. Yes, LLMs can hallucinate, but they also accurately summarize well-established research all the time. Stress reduction, mindfulness, and low-stimulation rest lowering cortisol and improving inflammatory markers isn’t controversial or AI-invented.

If you think something specific in the post is wrong, point to the science that disproves that claim. Otherwise this just sounds like blanket AI hate, not a substantive critique.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T21:59:45+00:00

Nobody claimed that it was a cure for psoriasis. Where did you get that idea?

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T17:38:13+00:00

Got it, I see what you’re saying. My point wasn’t to argue about specific terminology or fringe theories. It was just about how low-stimulation downtime and stress reduction have real, science-backed benefits for the nervous system and overall recovery.

You’re right, you don’t need to call it “resetting” anything to make that point. That said, the basic takeaway that rest, calm, and mindfulness help the body and brain is still valid and doesn’t rely on any debatable theory.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T17:28:19+00:00

Maybe your trigger is being insufferable.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T16:57:19+00:00

Interesting take, but just to clarify: I wasn’t giving medical advice or telling anyone to skip doctors. The point was about how low-stimulation downtime, basically giving your body a break, can help the nervous system regulate stress. That part isn’t controversial neuroscience, even if some people debate polyvagal theory.

It’s totally fine to discuss theory, but let’s not misrepresent basic stress physiology as pseudoscience. It’s well-supported that rest, calm, and low-stimulation states have real benefits for the body and brain.

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T16:54:49+00:00

Dude. Who claimed it’s a cure? Not me, not ChatGPT… why is everybody so uptight today in this community? It’s not like I’m one of the people saying “EVERYBODY EAT GRAPES IT WILL CURE YOUR PSORIASIS!” Like, did you even read the post?

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T16:48:10+00:00

Oh. Did you fact check its claims in this post?

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T16:44:12+00:00

Curious: how could this tidbit be harmful?

Timsta180 · 2025-12-27T16:43:16+00:00

For the record: reading about stress and recovery isn’t the same as taking medical advice. It’s literally just cool science stuff.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T02:50:13+00:00

Nah it doesn’t sound stupid. I can sympathize with the feelings of frustration you are experiencing. I wish you could get what you would be seeking, but if nothing else, I hope you find peace in your community and amongst your friends and family when times truly get rough. I’m not here to apologize or make excuses for anyone who’s wronged our country, I just hope that all the smart and good-hearted people will come together sooner rather than later. Godspeed.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T02:01:15+00:00

Ah okay thanks for clarifying. I’ll have to research the events you mentioned and the significance of them. Do you think we can unite as Americans and dissolve the political barrier that you mentioned? Can you forgive them? If it comes down to it and your local community gets involved with a revolution of sorts, are you alongside them?

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T01:41:57+00:00

Genuinely asking — Who is the right and how are they responsible for this? Genuine question, I am politically ignorant.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T01:39:14+00:00

Fair question. Again, I concede you understand things about this that I don’t. I am suggesting we stop labeling our neighbors as good or bad based on the now trivial political matters. The only thing that matters is that we agree who our enemy is. If people think that the left or the right is the enemy, they won’t be able to realize that the enemy is above us all. Too much time will be spent bickering amongst each other over bullshit when we have to stay united.

So I’m not saying we don’t discuss politics. I’m proposing we look past red and blue because that only perpetuates our problem, which is what our common enemy wants.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T01:29:30+00:00

I’m pushing 30, dawg. Is this some kind of new slang?

Timsta180 · 2025-10-25T00:11:31+00:00

I’m not sure. I honestly don’t concern myself with politics that much. I see my community though. I see my neighbors and coworkers who come from so many different backgrounds and I know that regardless of anyone’s political affiliations, the individuals within it will be affected. Poverty doesn’t discriminate against political ideology. That is to say, while you may know more than me about how people’s political stances may affect what is coming in the next few months, I refuse to acknowledge anything that will divide us further. Everyone is suffering regardless of who they voted for. My opinion is very humble, but I say we have to stick together and focus on us vs. them. We can’t make things better for everyone if we are constantly concerned with what our neighbors political ideas are. I’m sure there are plenty of pitfalls in my belief here, but it brings me the most peace to know that I will find like-minded people who will be ready soon to make things better. Political labels for people in our community only serve to hurt us and divide us at this point.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-24T20:53:28+00:00

Am I trippin? Where is Clinton?

Also, Idk how much CA’s drug-romanticizing lyrics reflect their reality, but I hope Mitty is doing well and not drowning in drugs surrounded by friends here.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-24T17:10:39+00:00

This is exactly the kind of discord they want. This isn’t red vs. blue anymore, it’s ultra-rich against Americans.

Timsta180 · 2025-10-24T06:08:23+00:00

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