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Life & fun · February 14, 2022

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DIY Freud. Automated therapist on the cheap

DIY Freud. Automated therapist on the cheap launched on February 14, 2022 with 10 votes, #1,100 of 2,645 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

In plain words

DIY Freud is an automated therapy tool launched in 2022 that provides therapeutic conversation at a low cost. It uses AI to simulate therapeutic dialogue, making mental health support more accessible to people seeking affordable alternatives to traditional therapy. The software is designed for individuals interested in exploring psychological concepts or supplementing their mental health routine with an automated companion.

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