For five years, u/User2000ss lived with a constant click in his jaw. He thought it was the result of a boxing injury—annoying, sometimes painful, and impossible to fix. He’d seen doctors, had MRIs, tried self-massage. Nothing made a difference.
Then, on a whim, he asked ChatGPT.
What happened next has gone viral for good reason.
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ChatGPT suggested a cause: a displaced but still mobile disc in the jaw joint, common in TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. It recommended a simple exercise—a controlled jaw movement technique involving tongue placement and careful motion. Inspired by physical therapy, the approach is meant to retrain how the jaw opens.
"I followed the instructions for maybe a minute max and suddenly… no click. I opened and closed my jaw over and over again and it tracked perfectly. Still no clicking today. After five years of just living with it, this AI gave me a fix in a minute. Unreal." — u/User2000ss
He shared his experience on Reddit, and the reactions came fast. People couldn’t believe it. But what’s more surprising? For many of them, it worked too.
"Hahaha... wtf... You just fixed mine too. When I was a teenager some kid was a bit overeager in MMA class and it's cracked and clicked ever since. It just stopped because of this..." — u/Calm_Opportunist
"Same! I’ve had this click in my jaw since I was 20. 17 years later and there’s a super simple fix. What the hell?" — u/PigleythePig
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One user, u/wardendelete, added: “Wait wait wait, I have mine for over 8 years and it just gone away wtf.”
The method itself isn’t complicated. Here’s the breakdown, according to u/User2000ss:
- Sit up straight with relaxed shoulders.
- Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, just behind your front teeth.
- Lightly press a finger on the side of your jaw that clicks.
- Slowly open your mouth until just before the click. Hold for a second.
- Close. Repeat ten times, a few times a day.
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It sounds too easy, but the technique likely targets deep jaw muscles that influence disc movement. A Reddit user who identified as a dentist explained it like this:
“What you all are doing is manipulating your medial pterygoid muscle. Think of it like a kneecap that is very unstable and you are using your hand to hold it in place while you extend your leg.” — u/jwilson02
Other commenters pointed readers toward ENT clinic guides and NHS exercises that describe similar routines. In other words, the technique isn’t new—but access to it was.
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As u/Metakit pointed out, the power of AI here wasn’t that it “invented” a cure, but that it surfaced relevant information fast:
“It’s unfortunately quite common for people with chronic and low severity ailments like OP to be simply moved around a system for a long time… An LLM can be useful in this respect… but it’s a far cry from genuinely innovating medical interventions.”
The story highlights a real gap: a lot of people with low-grade but disruptive conditions never get the right help because their cases aren’t urgent. An AI that quickly connects symptoms to accessible therapies may not be groundbreaking medicine—but it can be life-changing for someone who’s spent years waiting.
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Of course, not everyone saw results. A few users reported only temporary relief, or no change at all. TMJ disorders are complicated, and what works for one person may not work for another. Anyone with persistent symptoms should still talk to a healthcare provider.
Still, this small success is offering new hope to people who’d given up on ever finding relief. And it’s raising bigger questions about how accessible health information could—and should—be delivered.
This article originally appeared earlier this year.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.