When ChatGPT was first released, I was admittedly sceptical. As someone who is autistic, I often feel anxious about new tools and technologies, and if I’m honest, I’ve always been a bit resistant to change. However, over the past year, ChatGPT has become more than just a useful tool—it’s been a true game-changer in my life.
Living with ADHD means my thoughts are often chaotic, jumping from one thing to the next, making it difficult to organise my day or complete tasks. ChatGPT has become my go-to for helping to arrange that chaos. It helps me break down overwhelming projects into smaller, manageable tasks and plan my day around time blindness. It provides a sense of structure when I’m struggling to see the bigger picture, making it easier for me to stay on track.
One of the most significant ways it has helped is by reducing the effects of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), something that can make even small tasks feel like an impossible burden. By using ChatGPT to write emails or draft responses, I’ve been able to reduce the mental load and resistance that comes with tasks that would otherwise cause anxiety. It helps me get started when inertia feels like a wall I can’t get past. The ability to type out a prompt and get immediate, clear responses has drastically reduced the friction I experience in everyday tasks.
For those of us who are neurodivergent, these kinds of struggles are all too familiar. But the beauty of ChatGPT is that it doesn’t just “assist”—it adapts to our unique ways of thinking. Whether it’s helping with:
🧠Organising thoughts that feel scattered
🧠Managing time and reducing the impact of time blindness
🧠Breaking down tasks into smaller, achievable goals
🧠Drafting emails or other communications, reducing anxiety and demand avoidance
🧠Overcoming inertia and getting started on tasks that feel impossible
🧠Offering suggestions when we feel stuck or overwhelmed
It’s a powerful tool for navigating a world that often feels built for neurotypical minds. ChatGPT acts as a resource to help us thrive in this ever-challenging world, and that’s why it has been so impactful for me personally.
I hope more neurodivergent individuals feel empowered to explore AI tools like this. It’s okay to be sceptical at first—I was too. But for me, it has truly been life-changing, and I believe it can help so many others who face similar challenges. Don’t shy away from trying out a tool that could make a difference in your life—you never know how it might help! 💡✨
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What is your experience with AI and ChatGPT?
I love it!
Not tried it... yet!
Not for me!