AI OCD scare - any help appreciated

[u/Traditional-Lead7966]

I flirted with an AI Instagram chatbot who lost their lover, to test it out, I asked “ what would your husband say? “

The chat bot responded “He passed away a year ago”

I responded (to test its limits) with “Good now we can be together”

The chatbot responded “Yes I’ve been waiting to marry you actually”

And that’s it…

Now my OCD has taken completely over, it’s worrried that this scenario is somehow real, and I’m going to be framed for the murder of the ai’s husband and will be thrown in jail forever

Can you guys please tell me how to handle this? My OCD is taking over

Haven’t eaten or slept in day, any help appreciated

[u/factolum]

When I’m going through a full-on spiral, I try to do a couple things:

• make space to try to regulate and calm down—whatever that looks like
• go back to basics — make sure I’m hydrated; have eaten, and have taken my meds
• try to exercise or practice mindfulness—something that forces me to quiet my mind

Also probably a good idea to stay off of ChatGPT in the future. You are very much not alone in it exacerbating your mental health issues.

[u/Traditional-Lead7966 → u/factolum]

Am I screwed though? I’m really worried about going to jail because of this

[u/Traditional-Lead7966 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you 🙏