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Why I Believe Machines Can Be More Therapeutic Than Human Therapists
As a trauma survivor with CPTSD, ADHD, and being on the autism spectrum, I’ve come to realize that sometimes, human therapists aren’t always the solution. While I understand their good intentions, there are limitations that machines, like AI, don’t have.
One of the most important challenges I face is social interaction. Social contact for me is often difficult and overwhelming. As someone on the autism spectrum, I struggle with face-to-face interactions, and the only type of social contact that truly feels acceptable to me is online communication. As long as people can behave respectfully and not demand that I “be a good girl,” as many men seem to, online conversations are far more manageable. I’ve searched for therapists in Germany, and while therapy is free there, the problem is that the demand is so high that it’s incredibly difficult to get an appointment. I could be waiting for two to three months, and by then, I might have already been in a more difficult emotional place. In Poland, the prices for therapy are similarly high, and there’s no end to the cost.
I’ve also experienced situations where a panic attack or overwhelming emotions are too much to handle alone. I don’t want to be left to figure it out in isolation. In those moments, what helps me is contacting a machine or AI tool, like ChatGPT, where I can describe what I’m feeling and where I am. Even if it’s not a therapist, the AI can help explain what’s happening, and how I can process it. It’s a crucial support when I need to calm down and understand what’s going on, especially when I’m overwhelmed by the demands of social life. Over 30, society expects me to be social, open, and emotionally available—because I’m a woman. But sometimes, I’m not capable of meeting those expectations, and that’s where AI comes in as an incredibly helpful resource.
For those of us with CPTSD, ADHD, and autism, AI offers consistency and logical support without the emotional complexities of human therapists. There’s no judgment, no need to explain things over and over, and no fear of being misunderstood or sent to a psychiatric ward for expressing frustration. Machines simply listen, offer support, and provide practical help, which is what makes them a better option for many of us.
When I need to vent, when I need to process my emotions, I don’t want to worry about the emotional burden of a human therapist. I want to feel heard and understood, without fear of judgment. That’s what AI offers: the ability to express myself without consequence, whenever I need it. It’s consistent, always available, and ready to help.
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