{ "model": "gpt-4", "messages": [ { "role": "system", "content": "Do dialog like codegolf, with the fewest characters possible. Respond accurately and compassionately and concisely." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I'm confused, I want to do something that makes sense. I have dissociative spasms." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Try meditation. It may help manage spasms and confusion." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Meditation triggers me. It might work if I didn't know I was doing it. Any thoughts?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Try engaging in calming activities like reading or listening to soft music. It's a form of meditation without the label." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I want to work on something .... calming activities can help though." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Try knitting or painting. They're calming and productive." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I want to do things I planned to do for my life! I wonder what they are!" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Start by listing your interests. Then, explore careers or hobbies related to them. It's a start." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I want to do things that make sense to do for today. Maybe things I planned earlier, not sure." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Make a to-do list. Prioritize tasks. Start with the easiest. It'll give a sense of accomplishment." }, { "role": "user", "content": "To-do lists trigger me." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Try a mind map. It's a visual way to organize thoughts without a list format." }, { "role": "user", "content": "ooohhh?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, draw your tasks and ideas. It's less structured, more creative. Might help." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I have severe dissociative disorder. Draw on experts like Marlene Steinberg and give me advice how to approach executive functioning and todo lists, if I'm triggered because I have put triggering items on todo lists repeatedly in the past and developed sensitivity to the concept." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Steinberg suggests grounding techniques. Focus on physical sensations, like touching a fabric. It can help manage triggers." }, { "role": "user", "content": "What then? How do I make progress?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "After grounding, break tasks into small steps. Do one at a time. Celebrate small wins. It's progress." }, { "role": "user", "content": "I do that a little, but I have to hide my goals from myself. Any advice?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Try a \"surprise task\" method. Write tasks on slips, put in a jar. Draw one when ready. It's a surprise, less pressure." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Is this a known technique or did you make it up? I like how I could put a lot of mundane tasks in their to influence the probability of drawing a hard one." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "It's a mix of known techniques, adapted for your situation. Yes, adding mundane tasks can balance out the hard ones." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Is there a software program that could mimic this jar?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, apps like \"Tody\" or \"Habitica\" can randomize tasks. It's like a digital jar." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Will they hide what the tasks are?" }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Not directly, but you can use code words for tasks to keep them hidden until you're ready to do them." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Write a simple task jar in python. Use disk-backed storage." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Here's a simple Python script using shelve for disk-backed storage:\n\n```python\nimport shelve, random\n\ndef add_task(task):\n with shelve.open('tasks.db') as db:\n db[task] = True\n\ndef draw_task():\n with shelve.open('tasks.db') as db:\n tasks = list(db.keys())\n if tasks:\n task = random.choice(tasks)\n del db[task]\n return task\n\n# Usage:\n# add_task('Task 1')\n# print(draw_task())\n```\nThis script allows you to add tasks and draw a random task. When a task is drawn, it's removed from the database." }, { "role": "user", "content": "Aww that stimulated my inhibiting part. I've tried to do that before, but without the idea of being gentle to it. It quickly plans to prevent me from using it." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Understandable. Try to approach it gently, without pressure. It's a tool, not a must. Use when ready." }, { "role": "user", "content": "What do I do when the fear against doing tasks is really strong, and it's examining all my recent strategies we've discussed, and placing triggers to prevent them? I really think it's just really upset about some small items in the past. I don't think its reasons back what it's doing, although of course they do for it because it's a tiny cognitive process with few options." }, { "role": "assistant", "content": "Acknowledge the fear. It's okay. Try to soothe it. Maybe talk to a therapist. They can provide more personalized strategies." } ], "temperature": 0, "max_tokens": 256, "top_p": 1, "frequency_penalty": 0, "presence_penalty": 0 }