I turned to an AI therapist when I had a panic attack

Let’s do this together. Inhale for four seconds, and hold for four seconds. Now, exhale.

Following these instructions, I felt the crushing pain in my chest beginning to ease, and the world slowly started to go from hot red to cool blue.

Then came some words of encouragement: ‘I’m here for you Molly.’

And, instantly, I felt uneasy.

Had those words come from a concerned friend...