littlebluedot42 t1_j5slssm wrote on January 25, 2023 at 7:10 AM

Reply to comment by AsuhoChinami in Anyone else kinda tired of the way some are downplaying the capabilities of language models? by deadlyklobber

Come to think of it, the absolutely unprecedented number of people worldwide on a prescription of anti-depressants might have something to do with a decent chunk of that demographic. Emotional blunting, and all that. I hear it's beginning to show signs of long-term effects, if I understand correctly. Yay.

AsuhoChinami t1_j5swgoq wrote on January 25, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Been on them since 2011. Didn't blunt my emotions, just gave me an emotional range beyond just negative ones.

littlebluedot42 t1_j5tpfuc wrote on January 25, 2023 at 2:33 PM

"Emotional blunting" is a frequent side-effect of many, if not most, antidepressants. I'm genuinely glad to hear it's not one of your personal challenges on your road to lasting happiness, neighbor. 🤗🌻

fjaoaoaoao t1_j5tyc8c wrote on January 25, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Sometimes depressing thoughts have come from people spouting excitement though - excited by the tech while depressed by the potential changes.

So i wouldn’t say all of those who are having a more tempered reaction means they are depressed or not trying to be uplifting -> could be they are trying to be rational.

littlebluedot42 t1_j5ubpcx wrote on January 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM

To be fair, I didn't say all, and clinical depression is leagues different than a feeling of depression, to be very clear, and at no point did I say anything at all regarding your second sentence. Please reread.