Man, AI makes me feel.. okay?
The story surfaced on 24 Mar under the title “Man, AI makes me feel.. okay?” It included opinions attributed to ChatGPT about AI as emotional support: “Idk if this is a hot take or not, but I think AI can be better at therapy than people,” and “Sometimes I feel more depressed than usual, and then I remember that AI exists and that soothens me. Anyone else?”
Other comments described changing relationships and unease around AI use: “I don't talk to my mom that much anymore,” “I feel conflicted,” and “Not sure how I feel about being referred to as ‘the human’ when chat is creating codex prompts.” One opinion explained the practical appeal: “i feel like there is alot i want to say but chatgpt can say it far better then i can in a way that makes sense.”
OpenAI raised the broader question, “Could ChatGPT Fill the Gap in Mental Health Access,” while another opinion attributed to OpenAI said, “I feel bad about using OpenAI/CHATGPT.” Human feelings remain inconveniently resistant to clean product categories.
Taking the story as factual, NewsHive rates its impact at 10%. The immediate effect is limited to people using ChatGPT for emotional support or to express thoughts they struggle to phrase. Users report comfort, conflict and guilt. The therapy claim raises a broader question about mental health access. Comments about reduced contact with a mother and being called “the human” suggest that these interactions can affect relationships and self-perception as well as offer convenience.
Watch for additional first-hand accounts, independent reporting or details from OpenAI that clarify how widespread these experiences are. Evidence comparing AI support with human therapy would materially change the picture.
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Edit for clarity; </p> <p>Sorry if break any rules I’m new to (again) reddit and it’s very different than before.</p> <p>Basically nobody ever
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Most mental health apps are paid or rigid. Imagine an OpenAI offshoot that offers free, conversational support, structured coping exercises (CBT,
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Controversial topic, and kinda personal too so I might delete, but I'm genuinely curious what this subreddit thinks.</p> <p>My mom used to be my
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<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>AI, conscious or not, will be there when you have a question, insecurities or worries. For the next decades and forever.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON -->
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I’ve been using ChatGPT to experiment and talk to because I’m bored and I have nothing much to do. I just keep hearing all sorts of things about
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Everyone keeps telling me the bad effects of it, and I feel bad, but it’s such a useful tool, it helps me organize my stories when I write, and
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>like i really feel like i have alot to say and explain but its really hard for me to do so it always has been but its like i do feel like chagpt
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