Show HN: I built a bot to handle my Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
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I built a bot to handle my RSD because I was procrastinating to find a therapist
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AI summary by Kagi:
- BetterHelp is a controversial online therapy service that has faced numerous scandals over the past 6 years.
- In 2018, it was revealed that BetterHelp did not actually verify the qualifications of all its therapists as it had claimed.
- Recently, BetterHelp has been fined $7.8 million by the FTC for sharing users' sensitive mental health data with advertisers without proper consent.
- Many popular YouTubers have continued to promote BetterHelp despite its troubled past, leading to backlash from viewers.
- The video host's girlfriend, who has a master's degree in psychology, critiques BetterHelp's claims about the benefits of their service compared to in-person therapy.
- The pricing for BetterHelp's services is significantly higher than traditional in-person therapy, making it inaccessible for many.
- The video host and his girlfriend share personal negative experiences with BetterHelp therapists, including lack of privacy and unprofessional behavior.
- There are numerous "horror stories" on social media about poor experiences with BetterHelp's therapists and services.
- While BetterHelp may have helped some users, the host believes the negatives outweigh the positives given the company's shady practices.
- The host encourages viewers to avoid BetterHelp and instead seek mental health support from more reputable and ethical providers.