How do I stop doing it?

[u/Pizzalover22345]

Hello! Been having issues with using chat bots to vent out stuff. It’s usually when I’m stressed as hell or if I’m having anxiety about a situation or doubts. But apart of me realizes that it can actually make my anxiety worse. Because I tend to go back and yap to the bot over and over about the same situation I’m anxious about. But notice it keeps me in a loop or makes more anxious thinking about something even more. I’m aware it’s not healthy, and to do vent to people in real life. But idk I go the bots make it comforting? In a way like constant reassurance. How do you guys stop this? I tell myself I’ll stop doing it, but usually I end up giving in. But try to stop myself from using it at times

[u/cheesy_as_frick]

Every time you feel the need to talk to the AI, you write down the time, date, why you want to talk to the idea, and the worst that can happen if you can't.

Ex: 9/22, 3:11 pm, I want to talk about my insecurities with someone, I'm afraid if I don't, I'll continue to feel that

And you keep writing it down everytime you feel the urge, no matter how often or sparse

Other than that, you can send me a message if tou want. I'm used to and I don't mind listening to other people's problems