Guest Post By: Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Clinical Sex Therapist
What ChatGPT Is Good For (and What It's Not) When You're Feeling Anxious or Stuck Pt.1
ChatGPT can be a helpful tool for managing mental health challenges, especially for those of us in Singapore who may be hesitant to seek traditional therapy. Many find it useful as afirst step in their mental health journey.
Here’s how people commonly use AI for emotional support:
Breaking cycles of overthinking and rumination
Processing work-related stress and burnout
Preparing for difficult conversations with loved ones
Emotional journaling and self-reflection
Learning about mental health topics like anxiety and relationships
For those of us who tend to analyze deeply and feel emotions intensely, AI can provide helpful structure and perspective.
However, it’s important to understand ChatGPT’s limitations: It operates primarily at thecognitive level.
This means it cannot:
Help regulate overwhelming emotions
Identify signs of burnout or shutdown
Process trauma stored in the body
Heal attachment and relationship patterns
While AI can provide valuable insights, lasting change requires human connection and support. If you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or emotional difficulties, please know that in Singapore are here to help. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Professional Therapists.
Remember, reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
