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Using ChatGPT As A Therapist Is No Worse Than Seeing An Actual Therapist

2025-08-08 News & Politics
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Critique of ChatGPT as Therapy and Alternatives to Talk Therapy

Stop obsessing over past grievances; learn why relying on AI or traditional talk therapy often reinforces negative self-focus, and discover actionable, physical alternatives that genuinely redirect your mental energy.

Short Summary

  • ChatGPT’s creators are implementing guardrails because the model tends to validate negative emotions and fuel impulsive actions.
  • Traditional talk therapy often fails because it encourages narcissistic self-obsession, mirroring the validation critique aimed at AI.
  • Effective mental relief comes from action—running, lifting weights, or starting a project—activities that force you to stop thinking about yourself.

This segment critiques the current trend of using AI chatbots like ChatGPT as therapists, arguing that human therapists often suffer from the same flaws. The speaker advocates for suppressing the urge to vent and instead engaging in physical activity or productive projects to shift focus away from internal pain.

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Top Comments (10)

@JalekNordin-s9n 2025-08-08

At least ChatGPT doesn't go, "Well, would you look at the time. We can finish talking about your deep issues next month." Not to mention it costs nothing in comparison.

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@magicalfrijoles6766 2025-08-08

The friends I have that see a therapist all went from having some mild mental health issues to completely wandering off the ranch. They have lost their damn minds.

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@jasondashney 2025-08-08

9:12 nailed it. EVERY person I knew growing up that took psychology classes were basically just trying to figure themselves out. They were the last people I'd want advice from.

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@frankvandorp2059 2025-08-08

I tried it out on Grok and one of the things it advised as therapy for depression, was exercise. That already makes it a better therapist than many American therapists.

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@Skitdora2010 2025-08-08

What is the difference between a sociopath, a psychopath, and a therapist? A Psychopath builds castles in the sky, the sociopath lives in them and therapist charges rent on them both.

48 4 replies
@certaindeaf8315 2025-08-08

Alcohol don't talk back. Kidding

43 4 replies
@drjb08 2025-08-08

I work in AI quality control and one of our main areas of focus is addressing the “sycophancy” of models. In other words, it’s tendency to just agree with whatever the user says. AI can be a valuable tool for understanding why your thoughts are the way they are. This is a critical aspect of therapy. However, AI’s tendency to agree with the user is something that will be refined over time.

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@gregoaks4413 2025-08-08

the workout idea is paramount "Get out of self " go help someone else , play guitar , do ANYTHING else but run negative thoughts on a loop in yur head. negative thoughts are addictive even though it's painful. Therapists are POT LUCK at best ... Thanks Matt

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@Enigma75614 2025-08-08

I tried therapy for a while because I was having panic attacks, and it was completely worthless. The woman talked about everything but what I was actually there for. Total scam. At least insurance covered it.

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@wms72 2025-08-09

Not everyone has been the victim of traumatic abuse. But that level of painful memories has to be dealt with before you can move on and put them behind you.

12 2 replies

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