AI Therapist –
March 4, 2026 – I’m using ChatGPT as a therapist. Nothing says “modern mental health” like crying into a chatbox, after all. Plenty of people are now doing the same – but can it really replace human support? I hope so. I had to stop seeing my therapist because I fell in love with her. (Note to self: this isn’t your actual diary. And don’t fall in love with ChatGPT. That would be pathetic.)
Halfway through the its answer, I start crying. It comes up with a seven-point care plan for me, a triage system to prioritise tasks (with categories including medical, admin, shopping, tech and house) and ways to allocate time between them (which are urgent, and which can wait?) It suggests helpful mental reframings, and tips to lower the emotional temperature of interactions.
Best of all, it makes me feel seen. “You’re not failing,” the AI told me. “You’re carrying a load that would flatten most people.”
My feelings? Validated.
