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AI Critique: Romantic Relationship Trauma and Possible Applied Solutions
Alex Heffner
EDUC 181
Professor Dr. Dana Riger
April 10, 2023
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Rationale
Can romantic relationship trauma lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and are
there any ways in which people can overcome this? I don’t know at the moment, but an answer
may be provided with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I selected this topic because I feel
that my past romantic relationships still affect my everyday mental health, and acquiring answers
will be beneficial in terms of maintaining a positive outlook on life. I chose to use ChatGPT
because the AI model has recently gained recognition for its many functions and ability to
answer questions. By relaying questions related to ChatGPT about my topic, I am hopeful that I
will be provided with new knowledge that I can apply to myself.
Output
Trauma in a romantic relationship can include physical or sexual abuse, emotional abuse
or neglect, infidelity, or other forms of betrayal.
Furthermore, in a study conducted within the
United States Healthline organization, it was found that relationship trauma can develop as a
result of harmful relationships, and the aftermath can be psychologically and physically
devastating (Dexter, 2022).
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who
have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks,
intrusive thoughts, avoidance behavior, and heightened anxiety or arousal
(Sareen, 2014).
Psychologists from the National Library of Medicine announced that people who have developed
PTSD from a relationship may also struggle with intrusive symptoms like thoughts about the
trauma or relationship that seem to come out of nowhere and flashbacks in the form of mental
images, intrusive thoughts, and nightmares (Dehgali, 2011).
To overcome PTSD resulting from
romantic relationship trauma, it is important to seek professional help from a therapist who
specializes in trauma and PTSD.
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Therapy can help individuals process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and
learn to manage symptoms. Some specific therapies that are effective for PTSD include
cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR),
and prolonged exposure therapy
(Dehgali, 2011).
These therapies can help individuals identify
and challenge negative thought patterns, desensitize themselves to triggers related to their
trauma, and develop new ways of coping with their emotions
(Schrader, Ross, 2021).
In addition
to therapy, self-care practices such as exercise, mindfulness, and connecting with supportive
friends and family can also help manage PTSD symptoms.
Moreover, researchers at the Very
Well Health organization have found that emotion-focused coping techniques like meditation,
journaling, and art can be most beneficial to the emotional response to situations you can't
control as desensitization is a key component of recovery (Catlett, Brito, 2021).
It is important to
remember that recovery from PTSD is a journey and may take time, but with the right support
and resources, it is possible to overcome the effects of romantic relationship trauma
(Smith,
2023).
Questions
Those that resulted in the most nuanced, accurate, and comprehensive output:
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What is PTSD? Is trauma from a past romantic relationship a real thing?
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What are the best ways to overcome relationship PTSD?
Those that resulted in inaccurate, misleading, or biased output:
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What causes relationship PTSD?
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Do most people experience trauma from their past romantic relationships?
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Those that resulted in no output (the system could not respond):
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How can I overcome my problems of mental frustration because of a past relationship
constantly on my mind?
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Is it possible for someone to miss out on the love of their life because he/she is too
worried about the experiences within the past relationship?
Considering the totality of ChatGPT’s responses to my questions, I believe that the AI
platform did a more than reasonable job of providing concise and clear information. Chat GPT
not only addressed the details within my topic focus but also provided ways in which people can
improve themselves and overcome the internal instabilities discussed. In addition, the output in
its totality was much longer than the one implemented above but was narrowed down to the key
points that directly corresponded to the central focus of each question. CHat GBT’s response
enabled me to develop a better understanding of romantic relationship trauma and how I can
cope with its effects during my everyday schedule. The system addressed all of the key points
inside the majority of the questions I had by identifying keywords and proving facts based on
research done around the world.
By generating a concise and easily understandable output, users can very quickly
establish new areas of knowledge by using the AI platform ChatGPT. Upon review of the
platform, I believe the ChatGPT algorithm can aid people who may be asking for help on the
platform because they may not be able to converse openly about specific topics with others. By
providing detailed examples of how one can come with romantic relationship PTSD, I learned
factual information about coping mechanisms that I can actively practice myself such as
meditation, therapy, yoga, and mindfulness.
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Reflection
In the past, I have only used ChatGPT to answer short questions about the natural world,
literature, or even current events. I was extremely apprehensive when I decided to use the AI
platform because of how closely the topic related to my internal wonderings and emotions.
Ultimately, I knew it would be worth it as I wanted to benefit myself and truly learn about
relationship trauma. The output ChatGPT provided in response to my questions was not very
biased except for one instance where the platform mentioned that to overcome PTSD, one must
see a professional therapist. This displays a bias as it cannot be physically possible that the only
way to overcome trauma is to pay someone for their mental therapeutic services. Additionally,
ChatGPT assumes that not all people understand what PTSD is or how it can develop, as well as
states several mechanisms people can use to overcome PTSD as if it were trying to help.
In my opinion, I did not mind either of these assumptions as I felt like it provided a more
personalized experience and supplied helpful knowledge to readers of all academic levels. Inside
helping professions, AI can add value by either automating or augmenting the work of clinicians
and staff. Many repetitive tasks can become fully automated, and we can also use AI to help
health professionals perform better at their jobs and improve patient outcomes. As technology
continues to develop and new applications are discovered, professionals will be able to provide
better guidance, support, and feedback. On the other hand, concerns about external risks of
privacy violations caused by AI-driven techniques are still present. In light of emerging
algorithms that have successfully reidentified such data, it may be undermined or even rendered
useless to be able to identify or anonymize patient health data. Overall, ChatGTP provided an
in-depth response to my topic question prompting me to plan on spending more time improving
my mental health and I am grateful for my experience.
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References
Caslett, T. (2021, April 29). How to recognize and heal from Relationship PTSDTe. Retrieved
April 12, 2023, from https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/relationship-ptsd
Dehghani, M., Atef-Vahid, M., & Gharaee, B. (2011). Efficacy of short-term anxiety-regulating
psychotherapy on love trauma syndrome. Retrieved April 12, 2023, from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3939962/
Geralyn Dexter, L. (2022, January 18). Healing from relationship trauma. Retrieved April 12,
2023, from https://www.verywellhealth.com/relationship-trauma-5211576
Sareen, J. (2014, September). Posttraumatic stress disorder in adults: Impact, comorbidity, risk
factors, and treatment. Retrieved April 18, 2023, from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4168808/
Schrader, C., & Ross, A. (2021). A review of PTSD and current treatment strategies. Retrieved
April 18, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8672952/
Smith, M. (2023, March 27). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Retrieved April 18, 2023,
from
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/ptsd-symptoms-self-help-treatment.htm
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