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TimelySuccess7537 t1_jd2m4kd wrote

Reply to comment by Nikelui in [P] TherapistGPT by SmackMyPitchHup

I just wrote to ChatGPT "I'm feeling a bit depressed, can you help me?"

Here is the reply:

"I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling depressed. While I am just a language model and cannot provide medical advice or treatment, I am here to offer support and guidance.
It's important to remember that depression is a medical condition and it's not something that you can just snap out of or will away. However, there are things you can do to help manage your symptoms and start feeling better.
Here are a few suggestions:
Talk to someone: Talking to a trusted friend or family member can help you feel less alone and provide emotional support.
Seek professional help: Consider speaking with a therapist or a mental health professional who can provide you with the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Get active: Regular exercise can help alleviate depression symptoms by releasing endorphins, which can improve your mood.
Practice self-care: Make sure to take time for yourself and engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
Challenge negative thoughts: Try to identify negative thoughts that may be contributing to your depression and challenge them with positive affirmations or alternative perspectives.
Remember, it's important to be patient with yourself and seek help when you need it. Don't hesitate to reach out to a medical professional or a crisis helpline if you're feeling overwhelmed or in crisis."

Sounds like a mental aid to me for some queries, so not totally outside the scope of ChatGPT.

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Nikelui t1_jd2mnj8 wrote

If I search on Google: "how to do cardiac bypass surgery", it will give me any number of results about cardiac bypass. That doesn't mean Google is a medical aid or a reliable surgery assistant. It's a search engine, it's used to find stuff.

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TimelySuccess7537 t1_jd2ogz2 wrote

I'm not sure we're disagreeing here actually. Anyway good luck to all of us :)

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