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Life · Dependency check

AI Emotional Dependency Gauge

Check whether an AI assistant is helping you think or quietly becoming your main emotional outlet.

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Dependency check

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Use this to weigh reassurance loops, disclosure habits, human support, and whether the chat is expanding your life or replacing parts of it.

What this means

This instrument starts blank so it does not judge a made-up example before you have entered your own situation.

Formula used

Dependency risk = emotional reliance + reassurance loops + human avoidance + attachment language - offline support

Worked example

Using AI to organise thoughts before a difficult conversation is different from using it as the only place you feel understood, especially if it delays talking to real people.

Common questions

Is using AI for emotional support automatically bad?
No. The risk rises when it becomes the main or only outlet, replaces human repair, or keeps you cycling through reassurance without action.

What should I do with a high result?
Treat it as a prompt to bring at least one trusted human or qualified professional back into the loop, especially for serious distress.

Plain-English summary

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective wellbeing gauge, not medical, mental health, or crisis advice. If you feel at risk or unable to stay safe, contact local emergency services or a crisis support line.

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