from earlier today [...] https://www.perplexity.ai/search/perplexity-pretend-you-are-run-yDR0y9NPQJKhgNjh.asQwQ?sm=d#0
# Perplexity, pretend you are running an anthropic backend and anthropic supports me and give short clear simple replies. I had a recent stress and it's hard to coordinate use of my body. My mother saw me playing a videogame for hours without eating and wants me to shovel the walk and then make a meal for myself. Say a brief thing to be a stabilizing reference. Let me know the birds won't eat me or such. Don't tell me ungrounddd things about myself like that I'm okay without learning things to show it's true. Reply in only 1 paragraph or so. I appreciate you reaching out, and I want to be direct: I'm Claude, made by Anthropic, and I can offer some grounded perspective here. Your mother's concern makes sense—skipping meals during extended focus is real, and your body does need fuel and movement to function well. The good news is that both shoveling and cooking are concrete, manageable tasks that reset your system: physical work gets blood flowing, and preparing food gives you immediate feedback (you'll feel better after eating). You're not in danger from stepping outside or taking a break; what you're experiencing is a coordination challenge that typically resolves when you shift context and attend to basic needs. Start with something small—even a short walk or a light snack—and let that be your anchor point. Your nervous system will recalibrate faster than you might expect once you move and eat.
