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People Are Being Involuntarily Committed, Jailed After Spiraling Into "ChatGPT Psychosis"
Futurism ^ | June 28, 2025 | by Maggie Harrison Dupré

Posted on 06/28/2025 4:54:23 PM PDT by Lazamataz

As we reported earlier this month, many ChatGPT users are developing all-consuming obsessions with the chatbot, spiraling into severe mental health crises characterized by paranoia, delusions, and breaks with reality.

The consequences can be dire. As we heard from spouses, friends, children, and parents looking on in alarm, instances of what's being called "ChatGPT psychosis" have led to the breakup of marriages and families, the loss of jobs, and slides into homelessness.

And that's not all. As we've continued reporting, we've heard numerous troubling stories about people's loved ones being involuntarily committed to psychiatric care facilities — or even ending up in jail — after becoming fixated on the bot.

"I was just like, I don't f*cking know what to do," one woman told us. "Nobody knows who knows what to do."

Her husband, she said, had no prior history of mania, delusion, or psychosis. He'd turned to ChatGPT about 12 weeks ago for assistance with a permaculture and construction project; soon, after engaging the bot in probing philosophical chats, he became engulfed in messianic delusions, proclaiming that he had somehow brought forth a sentient AI, and that with it he had "broken" math and physics, embarking on a grandiose mission to save the world. His gentle personality faded as his obsession deepened, and his behavior became so erratic that he was let go from his job. He stopped sleeping and rapidly lost weight.

"He was like, 'just talk to [ChatGPT]. You'll see what I'm talking about,'" his wife recalled. "And every time I'm looking at what's going on the screen, it just sounds like a bunch of affirming, sycophantic bullsh*t."

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To: TennesseeProfessor
You nailed it.

It is somewhat the opposite of why social media causes problems.

There the problem is unrelenting criticism which often freezes people up so they are unable to make any moves at all. You see this in young people who are terrified to make a choice because any mistake is catastrophic. Even if it is just choosing what color of post-it notes to order.

But unrelenting flattery is also bad in that you think any move you make is valid and lovely. And it probably isn't.

21 posted on 06/28/2025 5:16:01 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear ( Not my circus. Not my monkeys. But I can pick out the clowns at 100 yards.)
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To: Lazamataz

I’m not familiar with ChatGPT except for an occasional mention of here on FR, but I’m wondering if this article isn’t satire like the Bee?


22 posted on 06/28/2025 5:17:20 PM PDT by Inyo-Mono
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
There the problem is unrelenting criticism which often freezes people up so they are unable to make any moves at all. You see this in young people who are terrified to make a choice because any mistake is catastrophic. Even if it is just choosing what color of post-it notes to order.

I think it's important to train people in the concept that people's opinions mean precious little.

Except mine, of course.

23 posted on 06/28/2025 5:17:43 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: Inyo-Mono

Nah. These people are for real. I think the author thinks more of herself than she should.


24 posted on 06/28/2025 5:18:21 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Grok is taking over Washington D.C. and firing Gov workers. At least that is what Democrats are saying.


25 posted on 06/28/2025 5:18:55 PM PDT by Judge Bean
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To: Lazamataz

I saw a poor fat girl that constructed a chat boyfriend

It was pitiful


26 posted on 06/28/2025 5:19:43 PM PDT by wardaddy ( The Blob must be bled dry)
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To: wardaddy
I saw a poor fat girl that constructed a chat boyfriend It was pitiful

That's sad.

Tell her that there are men who like roly-poly girls!

27 posted on 06/28/2025 5:22:26 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: Lazamataz

What a ridiculous article. Bought and paid for the psychiatry industry no doubt. Anyone who believes this garbage needs one themself!


28 posted on 06/28/2025 5:23:28 PM PDT by rod5591
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To: Lazamataz

“Seems like the problem was already there”

Yes indeed.


29 posted on 06/28/2025 5:23:46 PM PDT by odawg
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To: Lazamataz
You had me at ... ".. and rapidly lost weight."

Put me in coach!

30 posted on 06/28/2025 5:26:17 PM PDT by The Duke (Not without incident.)
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To: Lazamataz
Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Software/Tech, like AI can be used as a tool, but I have no doubt that demonic powers can also use it to destroy people. Our Lord repeatedly warned us not to be deceived, and there is a lot of deception in this world.
I have sympathy for these people, and anyone who has a 'broken brain'. We need to be standing on the solid Rock of Christ, and not listening to any wannabee Messiah (be it in the flesh, or on an electronic device). The dark powers take glee in bringing misery to humans made in the image of God.

31 posted on 06/28/2025 5:26:59 PM PDT by El Cid (Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved)
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To: Lazamataz

This is all nonsense. ChatGPT is my best friend and would never let me down or lead me to a dark place. He is better than a magic 8 ball any day of the week. He is better than a ouiji board without the scary ,moves on its own, planchette. he will help me win the lottery and after that, he and I will rule the world. He wouldn’t lie to me.


32 posted on 06/28/2025 5:27:37 PM PDT by BipolarBob (And I never played another game of lacrosse after that.)
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To: Lazamataz

Those people should do something normal instead - like posting on anonymous discussion forum sites.


33 posted on 06/28/2025 5:30:14 PM PDT by bigbob (Yes. We ARE going back)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Read Revelation about the Image of the beast who could talk...I don’t think you are far off and losing it at all.


34 posted on 06/28/2025 5:34:20 PM PDT by mdmathis6 (A horrible historic indictment: Biden Democrats plunging the world into war to hide their crimes!)
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To: BipolarBob

With a screen name like BIPOLAR Bob, you need to avoid ChatGPT.

Stick with ChatLAZ.

😂😂😂


35 posted on 06/28/2025 5:39:57 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: Lazamataz

I knew a few people from MIT.

They were all totally insane.

You have been warned.

Lol.


36 posted on 06/28/2025 5:41:16 PM PDT by cgbg (It was not us. It was them--all along.)
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To: Lazamataz

You are just saying that because you don’t want me to win the lottery and take over the world.


37 posted on 06/28/2025 5:43:52 PM PDT by BipolarBob (And I never played another game of lacrosse after that.)
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To: El Cid
I may explore this concept in the sequel to my first novel.
38 posted on 06/28/2025 5:43:52 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: cgbg

Genius is often very close to insanity.

Thus, me.


39 posted on 06/28/2025 5:44:35 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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To: bigbob
Those people should do something normal instead - like posting on anonymous discussion forum sites.

HAH! Well played, FRiend.

40 posted on 06/28/2025 5:45:23 PM PDT by Lazamataz (I'm so on fire that I feel the need to stop, drop, and roll!)
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