Show HN: Shimmer – ADHD coaching for adults, now on web
I see a hundred of these companies that apparently &quot;specialize in ADHD&quot;. I see them all in the same light unfortunately of profiteering in various ways around the incompetent medical system the US has.<p>Is this a better price than a licensed therapist? Yes<p>Is this a more practical solution than what you might get? Yes<p>But it just feels ethically wrong to promote your services to people who are &quot;undiagnosed&quot; or &quot;think they have&quot; ADHD. This is exactly what social media is doing today in the sense of trying to convince you have something because you happen to engage in said content.<p>I mean just look at the eligibility:<p>- Adults 18+<p>- No formal diagnosis required<p>- Smartphone with internet access<p>- No suicidal ideation with plan and&#x2F;or intent<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2022&#x2F;10&#x2F;29&#x2F;well&#x2F;mind&#x2F;tiktok-mental-illness-diagnosis.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.nytimes.com&#x2F;2022&#x2F;10&#x2F;29&#x2F;well&#x2F;mind&#x2F;tiktok-mental-i...</a>