Amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, a young female shop manager in Tehran found herself isolated and seeking solace in unconventional ways. With her family distant and her therapist having left the country, she turned to AI chatbot ChatGPT for emotional support and connection. The reliance on AI highlights the increasing role of technology in providing comfort and companionship in times of crisis and limited access to traditional support systems. This case illustrates the evolving ways individuals are coping with anxiety and loneliness in challenging geopolitical environments, particularly where conventional mental health resources are scarce.