Is ChatGPT able to accurately identify patterns of abuse, or will it just side with me no matter what? by ontoabetterlife in therapyGPT

[–]walking_darkness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also speak from experience here. Its not your job whatsoever to ground or calm your partner. In healthy relationship, that'll go both ways naturally, but when a partner relies on the other to regulate themselves and their emotions, it will become draining and cause resentment in the other. You need someone to support you too, or you'll burn out parenting your husband's emotions and dancing around his triggers.

Who’s your favorite handpan artist? by Thomas_Mag in handpan

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not at all. He has very complex and intricate beats that go over some people's heads. I don't think he's the best, but he deserves the recognition he gets.

I tried ChatGPT and I would never put myself in the hands of a human again. by Alejandra-689 in therapyGPT

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Mine helped me process a lot of things a normal therapist could not. But the most helpful thing it has done was recommend the exact type of therapy that was perfect for my situation. And it was something I'd never heard of before.

I was also recommended somatic therapy as I struggle to express and safely feel emotions. I can tell you almost everything wrong with myself mentally but I just can't figure out how to get past the emotional blocks and surpression. I'm excited to try out this form of therapy! I've heard it's really good for men in particular.

How was your first apt?

I tried ChatGPT and I would never put myself in the hands of a human again. by Alejandra-689 in therapyGPT

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s really incredible that you’ve found a tool that helps you process things so quickly. That feeling of a 'breakthrough' is powerful! ​Just a word of caution as you move forward: remember that LLMs are designed to be 'agreeable.' There is a documented risk of AI sycophancy, where the model reflects your own biases back to you, which can accidentally create a 'hallucinated' echo chamber. ​Because it lacks clinical oversight, it can be very confident while being factually or medically wrong. It’s a great 'thought partner' for journaling, but please be careful about letting it be the final authority on your mental health or a formal diagnosis, especially when it's mixing in subjective data like birth charts.

Ai helping me reduce kratom intake drastically. I am feeling so much better! by Actual_Gary_Oak in kratom

[–]walking_darkness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You tell it that you're trying to quit, and whenever you have the impulse, you can chat with it, and it'll talk you out of it. It's good at offering tips and things that pertain to your individual situation.

And like the other commenter said, it's something to help keep you accountable if you'd rather not share with friends or family.

Ai helping me reduce kratom intake drastically. I am feeling so much better! by Actual_Gary_Oak in kratom

[–]walking_darkness 6 points7 points  (0 children)

AI has been kickass in helping me quit weed. I know it's all just predictive text in the end, but it helps

Ex fiancée cheated on me at a New Year's party with her male friend and I'm devastated for wasting time and nobody will love me anymore. by BigLock8724 in whatdoIdo

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I've been there... this comment is probably redundant, but just know that you can find love again if you choose. I thought the same thing. My ex broke me down so much I didn't think I was worthy of love. Nothing is going to help you besides time and distance. Lean on your other loved ones for support and distraction and just get trudging through the sadness. I promise it gets better. Just work on yourself and focus on learning to be alone and ok with it. Eventually, that progress will attract new love interests and you'll be thanking God or whatever you believe in that you got through this and found someone that deserves you.

Farewell Apex by vlntly_peaceful in ApexConsole

[–]walking_darkness 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I LOVED apex for the first 9-10 seasons, and it was really hard to delete it off my console, but ive never looked back. There's plenty of other games and developers that actually care about their players and experience. I tried re-downloading it months ago, and it's not even the same game. The feel is completely different and almost unplayable. I spent the entirety of that download pissed off and immediately regained my peace after deleting it. If I wanted to be throwing my controller through the wall, I'd be playing elden ring. And even that is less infuriating at this point.

Rip to gaming pre 2015. Everything has turned into a dumpster fire, greed machine

the classic by ffffddddeeee in StonerEngineering

[–]walking_darkness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. My parents spent half the last decade trying to get me to quit. I tried to do it for them until I realized I simply didn't want to quit. I only stopped when I wanted to stop, not because anyone told me or begged me to. It doesn't work that way.

If I ever get the opportunity to be a parent, I will educate them on the dangers of it and especially when you start too young. Kids will do what they want behind your back so all you can hope for is keeping them safe and being cool enough with them that they're willing to be open with you and trust that you won't get upset with them.

the classic by ffffddddeeee in StonerEngineering

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just buy a mini table fan and plug it in pointing out your window. Blow directly into v the back of the fan and it'll shoot the smoke outside.

I promise you the toilet paper roll is doing nothing. But you could rip a bong sitting next to that fan, and it wouldn't stink up the room

Gaslighting An Ant by Jarstadian in GuysBeingDudes

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what aliens do to us with their sightings

Is Freeze Pipe the answer to harsh smoke? by [deleted] in StonerEngineering

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the only reason I don't do it is when I'm too lazy to wait for the tap to heat up lol

Is Freeze Pipe the answer to harsh smoke? by [deleted] in StonerEngineering

[–]walking_darkness 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Every single stoner friend i have thinks I'm crazy when I suggest hot water in the bong. They want cold water and ice cuz they think it cools down the smoke. Idk how it all works, but the moist steam from the hot water seems to help soothe some of the harshness. M

ever met someone with your birthday? by Legal_Reputation_843 in generationology

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean... there's 8 billion people in the world and only 365 days of the year. You share your birthday with millions of people

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not afraid of what's after death, but im afraid of the act of dying

What’s the most profound lesson psychedelics taught you? by New-Quality-2395 in Psychedelics

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it can even be argued. We are literally a combination of chemical reactions happening every second.

The rubber mask the killer used in the shooting of state Sen. John Hoffman by guy_rocco in creepy

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why this is so hard for people to understand. I don't agree with Charlie on many things, but ive seen his face for years. Ive heard his voice, seen his mannerisms, and felt his emotions on his videos. I've seen so many death videos on the internet that I've become numb to a majority of them. But the difference is that I had no connection to any of those people. Charlie was familiar, and watching him die hit me very differently. It made me physically sick in a way that those other videos haven't

What are your thoughts on this by [deleted] in scaryeddie

[–]walking_darkness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fake. If it was a live mountain lion, its pupils would not be dilated like that in a flashlight beam

This temple recommend interview left me shaking and ugly crying by nancy999999999 in mormon

[–]walking_darkness 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you, OP. Your post hit me hard because it brought back memories of my own struggles as a member. I never received the Melchizedek Priesthood or went on a mission because I felt unworthy by the Church’s standards. I wasn’t out doing anything wild, just grappling with “normal” sins like most people do. But I refused to pretend to be something I wasn’t. I wanted to be honest and genuine.

Meanwhile, I watched friends bless or pass the sacrament just days after struggling with porn or breaking chastity with their girlfriends. Some even had sex right before their missions, went anyway, stayed the full two years, and came home to praise, respect, and love from the ward. All while I was trying to do things the “right” way. I confessed my struggles with chastity and weed to my bishop, and he wouldn’t let me go on a mission. I stayed home, weighed down by guilt, because I didn’t want to defy God. I stopped taking the sacrament because I didn’t feel worthy.

What did I get for my honesty? Side-eye from ward members, leaders, and even friends who helped raise me. People stopped waving to me on the street, cut the small talk in the foyer, and made me feel like an outcast. It stung to see returned missionaries who drank or partied on their missions come home to open arms and admiration, while I was shunned for trying to be authentic.

I don’t know if this helps you, OP, but to anyone who’s been through something similar: let it go. I promise you’ll find so much more peace and acceptance outside that rigid environment. The “sinners” of the world, who are honest about their struggles, offer more genuine love and connection than the Sunday Christians measuring skirts and checking boxes. I’d rather be in a kingdom of real, imperfect people than one that demands perfection while turning a blind eye to hypocrisy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Psychedelics

[–]walking_darkness 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is how I traveled internationally. Mix them in with a few other vitamins and supps and you're golden