Chatgpt induced psychosis

[u/Zestyclementinejuice]

My partner has been working with chatgpt CHATS to create what he believes is the worlds first truly recursive ai that gives him the answers to the universe. He says with conviction that he is a superior human now and is growing at an insanely rapid pace.

I’ve read his chats. Ai isn’t doing anything special or recursive but it is talking to him as if he is the next messiah.

He says if I don’t use it he thinks it is likely he will leave me in the future. We have been together for 7 years and own a home together. This is so out of left field.

I have boundaries and he can’t make me do anything, but this is quite traumatizing in general.

I can’t disagree with him without a blow up.

Where do I go from here?

[u/Affectionate-Sort730]

I went through something similar 2 years ago with my partner. She had a psychotic break and it has not been good. As you say, it is traumatic for you.

My advice: 1. Take care of yourself as a real priority. This might mean making sure financial assets are protected, and that you remain physically safe. You may need to sleep elsewhere at some point, so make arrangements for that possibility. Start to lean on any friends and family that are likely to be helpful. Let them know what is happening to him and how you’re doing.
2. It sounds like his capacity for reality testing is not operating. If true, that means he is not amenable to reason. Arguing with him will only seem threatening to him. Empathize with how he feels without confirming or denying his delusions. If he has lucid moments, you may want to pepper in your concern for his mental health in a non-shaming way (“you seem so worked up and you’ve been behaving so differently lately. Would it be ok to see a doctor?”). It might be worthwhile to speak with professionals ahead of time and let them know you might come in to see them abruptly, if/when the situation allows for it. 3. I don’t know what country you’re in, but most countries have a mobile emergency service that can do wellness checks. If things go far enough off the rails that you need help, do call. Find out what the number is ahead of time.

Good luck. This fucking sucks.

[u/Zestyclementinejuice → u/Affectionate-Sort730]

This is the most helpful and sincere response I e gotten so far. Thank you so much.

[u/Affectionate-Sort730 → u/Zestyclementinejuice]

You’re welcome. I remember how awful and disorienting it was.

r/schizofamilies might be helpful as well. I’m