AI Obsession, Please respond I’m really scared

So my spiral started with false memory POCD and has now jumped. Throughout the course of my spiral I used ChatGPT to ask questions about it, remember it was POCD type questions I was asking and some of them were really really incriminating sounding or suspicious because sometimes I didn’t include the context that it was OCD. I got over it and my rational thinking took over. Now my OCD has latched onto the fact that I asked highly suspicious questions about something I didn’t do. I’m now absolutely terrified I’ll get reported and falsely accused for something I DID NOT DO. Anyone else deal with this?

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 22h

Hello ocduser03, It’s completely understandable to feel scared when OCD latches onto something new, especially when it involves technology or AI. Many people with OCD experience similar fears about being misunderstood or falsely accused because of their intrusive thoughts or the questions they ask. Remember, these fears are a part of the OCD cycle, and you are not alone in this. If you’re struggling and need more assistance, remember that help is available. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at NOCD to find out how we can support you. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/which-ocd-subtypes-are-in-the-dsm-5 https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/suicidal-ocd-2/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/chatgpt-ocd-reassurance-seeking/ Take care, Ian M. Reeder

birdcaller001

Date posted: 22h

Something that should help you is going back to that chat and asking something DIRECTLY about pocd. The reason for that is because even IF you get reported (which is almost IMPOSSIBLE, since im sure that youve heard about those people who ask absolutely insane questions on chatgpt for likes and fame and never get in trouble) chatgpt WILL have your chats saved so if anyone tries to argue about your chats being "suspicious", there will always be the question that you asked about pocd which will prove that you didnt do anything bad + just wanted to calm yourself down. Also, if you have been diagnosed with ocd, then thats even MORE PROOF of you being Innocent. Stay safe and take care!

ocduser03

Date posted: 21h

@birdcaller001 Unfortunately like a moron I deleted those chats and have no way to access them

Mercury75

Date posted: 19h

@ocduser03 Maybe it's for the best. It sounds like your use of AI for checking/seeking reassurance is feeding the OCD even more. I think you should try to take a break from AI and focus on other things. Engaging with this worry won't change the outcome, it will just feed the OCD.

ocduser03

Date posted: 18h

@Mercury75 Oh I haven’t touched AI since this new obsession started I’ve been too afraid to use AI to discuss OCD stuff

birdcaller001

Date posted: 18h

@ocduser03 You know, maybe what @mercury75 said is right. Taking a break from Ai seems like a good idea. I apologise if my advice wasnt a good one.. as i was reading your post i REALLY felt it as if it was happening to me so i quickly wrote what id do in that situation, and i forgot that it COULD possibly feed your ocd. Again, my bad. Have a great day.

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