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Re:Show HN: Shimmer – ADHD coaching for adults, now on web by hartator on Thursday August 24, 2023 @03:22PM (#37253402)
> It can be hurtful to tell someone they "aren't ADHD enough".

The author can have ADHD, but not have a grasping of how to solve this. One doesn't preclude the other.

Keep in mind they are the ones trying to sell a ADHD solution. Cutting off on visual and auditory distractions is very 101. It doesn't inspire lot of trust if they don't grasp that. Even if they all have ADHD for real.

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Re:Show HN: Shimmer – ADHD coaching for adults, now on web by dsp_person on Thursday August 24, 2023 @03:41PM (#37253616)
Cutting off visual and audio distractions is very 101 for what goal though? We aren't doing homework or taxes. In one situation it may be "distraction", in another it may be "stimuli" and enjoyable. ADHD people like to stim. In this situation I think the visual stimuli were good.
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Re:Show HN: Shimmer – ADHD coaching for adults, now on web by ethanwillis on Thursday August 24, 2023 @04:09PM (#37253914)
Speak for yourself. I have ADHD and I don't appreciate it.
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