Do a self-psychoanalysis… Prompt provided

Here’s an interesting prompt chain that attempts to analyze the user’s mental patterns and behaviors, even offering program suggestions based on specific needs and limitations.

Prompt Chain

NAME=[client name]
CONCERNS=[primary concerns/symptoms]
GOALS=[desired outcomes]
CONSTRAINTS=[time/resource limitations]

Acting as a psychological analyst, assess NAME, who comes with CONCERNS and wants to reach GOALS within their CONSTRAINTS. Focus on understanding their current situation, behavioral patterns, and emotional state.~

Based on this assessment, look at the following areas:

1. Current coping mechanisms

2. Support systems

3. Stress triggers

4. Behavioral patterns

5. Emotional regulation~

Provide examples for each area.~

Analyze underlying factors behind the situation, including:

1. Past patterns

2. Environment influences

3. Relationships

4. Beliefs and values

5. Life transitions~

Identify three main focus areas for growth, noting:

1. Current impact

2. Opportunities for change

3. Possible challenges~

Then, create a program recommendation with:

1. Therapy approaches

2. Practical exercises

3. Progress tracking

4. Timeline

5. Expected results

Organize as a clear action plan with milestones.~

Then make three program options that vary by:

1. Intensity

2. Time commitment

3. Resources

4. Approach (cognitive/behavioral/holistic)

List pros and cons of each.~

Summarize with:

1. Key insights

2. Main program recommendation

3. Success measurements

4. Follow-up recommendations

Update NAME, CONCERNS, GOALS, and CONSTRAINTS. Then pass this prompt chain into the ChatGPT Queue extension to automate the process.

Just remember, this isn’t a replacement for a real therapist but can still be useful!

Isn’t this more like suggestions than actual analysis?

I tried making ChatGPT act like a psychoanalyst, but it hardly ever keeps probing.

Even when I ask it to keep going, it usually just stops.

Finley said:
I tried making ChatGPT act like a psychoanalyst, but it hardly ever keeps probing.

Even when I ask it to keep going, it usually just stops.

Hmm, weird. Mine asked questions until I told it to stop. Maybe the prompt needs tweaking?

I gave it an instruction to question my answers based on a skeptical framework I wanted, but it got too much, so I eventually told it to stop.

Finley said:
I tried making ChatGPT act like a psychoanalyst, but it hardly ever keeps probing.

Even when I ask it to keep going, it usually just stops.

Maybe your prompt needs adjustments. Ask it to keep asking questions and see if that helps.

Finley said:
I tried making ChatGPT act like a psychoanalyst, but it hardly ever keeps probing.

Even when I ask it to keep going, it usually just stops.

The o1 model does a better job with asking questions.

Finley said:
I tried making ChatGPT act like a psychoanalyst, but it hardly ever keeps probing.

Even when I ask it to keep going, it usually just stops.

I’ve used Socratic questioning prompts. It should keep going deeper if set up that way.

Haha, love the idea! Keep sharing more of these :innocent::pray:

Vale said:
Haha, love the idea! Keep sharing more of these :innocent::pray:

Thanks! I share more prompt chains in this open-source project.

Weston said:

Vale said:
Haha, love the idea! Keep sharing more of these :innocent::pray:

Thanks! I share more prompt chains in this open-source project.

Appreciate it! Just gave it a star on GitHub.

Can this even work without memory? And do you enter each section as a new prompt? Feels like I’d burn through prompts super fast!

Brooke said:
Can this even work without memory? And do you enter each section as a new prompt? Feels like I’d burn through prompts super fast!

It can work without memory, but memory could improve it if you have a lot saved. You can enter prompts manually (they’re split by ~) or use the ChatGPT Queue extension to automate. Total is about 7 prompts.

@Weston
I’ve got a chat with my personal profile info; maybe I’ll try it there. Just as a fun experiment, though—I do have a human therapist. AI can’t compare, but if you don’t have access, it’s definitely better than nothing.

@Brooke
Having a profile chat should help it get context, and totally agree—AI can never replace a real therapist.

Weston said:
@Brooke
Having a profile chat should help it get context, and totally agree—AI can never replace a real therapist.

Better than nothing for sure.

Brooke said:

Weston said:
@Brooke
Having a profile chat should help it get context, and totally agree—AI can never replace a real therapist.

Better than nothing for sure.

Hope it helps people who need it!

Wish mental health got more priority in this country.

Hollis said:
Wish mental health got more priority in this country.

Why prioritize that when there are so many underemployed folks contributing to open-source projects that boost the economy?

@Brittany
That’s kind of missing my point. And this is coming from someone with ADHD who finally found stable employment.

Why would I need ChatGPT Queue for this?