Former fans have created subreddits (most of which have been banned for harassment) dedicated to "recovering from Amilia Onyx." These users claim that her content employs neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques designed to create dependency. While there is no scientific evidence that Onyx intentionally uses NLP, several psychologists have noted that her behavioral conditioning —intermittent rewards, sudden withdrawal, and personalized praise—mirrors the cycle of addictive relationships.