I’ve been messing around with Bard again. I’ve discovered how useful it is for generating SEO, content and other web dev stuff. I then thought maybe it can help me with explaining a few things. I asked it, after feeding it information, to generate an explanation regarding my visual & audio hallucinations. It came up with the following:

I have hallucinations both audio and visual. The audio hallucinations are usually voices that I hear in my head. They can be positive or negative, but they can be very distracting. The visual hallucinations are usually people or objects that I see out of the corner of my eye. They can be very scary, but they usually go away quickly. I am learning to cope with my hallucinations by using grounding techniques, such as focusing on my senses and naming objects. I am also learning to distract myself by listening to music or doing puzzles. I am still learning how to manage my hallucinations, but I am getting better at it.

I am impressed! Simplistic but easy to understand. Well, I think so anyway. So I prodded it some more to come up with something else:

Here are some coping skills that can help you manage hallucinations:

• Grounding techniques: Grounding techniques can help you to focus on the present moment and to feel more connected to your surroundings. Some examples of grounding techniques include:
  • Focusing on your senses: Pay attention to what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and feel.
  • Naming objects: Look around you and name objects that you see.
  • Counting: Count objects in your environment or count your breaths.
• Distraction techniques: Distraction techniques can help to take your mind off of your hallucinations. Some examples of distraction techniques include:
  • Listening to music
  • Reading
  • Doing puzzles
  • Playing games
• Relaxation techniques: Relaxation techniques can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which can make hallucinations worse. Some examples of relaxation techniques include:
  • Deep breathing
  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Tai Chi
• Talk to someone you trust: Talking to someone you trust about your hallucinations can help you to feel less alone and more supported. It can also help you to get advice and support on how to manage your hallucinations.
• Seek professional help: If you are struggling to manage your hallucinations, it is important to seek professional help. A mental health professional can help you to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.

And there you have it, my own personal therapist who generates me lists of things I can do to try and help myself when I have them.