r/ADHD

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About r/ADHD

We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. Share your stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Nearly two million users say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'.

The community at a glance

r/ADHD is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 2.3M members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Mental Health communities list.

Roughly 203K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Apps, Adhd, and Timer App. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests.

On Reddit
Established 2008
2.3M Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +203K members
Growth: +9.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 12K members
  • 2014: 11K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 64K members
  • 2018: 212K members
  • 2021: 1.0M members
  • 2023: 427K members
  • 2024: 206K members
  • 2025: 170K members
  • 2026: 138K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 11K members
  • Nov: 21K members
  • Dec: 21K members
  • Jan: 21K members
  • Feb: 19K members
  • Mar: 17K members
  • Apr: 19K members
  • May: 17K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 16K members
  • Aug: 15K members
  • Sep: 291 members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Being diagnosed close to exams
    2. Being diagnosed with ADHD close to exams
    3. Fear I May Be Fired
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Being diagnosed close to exams · Being diagnosed with ADHD close to exams · Fear I May Be Fired
    5
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Advice on exercise consistency
    2. Were you able to forgive yourself for all the opportunities that you’ve lost because of ADHD? If yes, how?
    3. Need advices regarding losing objects
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Advice on exercise consistency · Were you able to forgive yourself for all the opportunities that you’ve lost because of ADHD? If yes, how? · Need advices regarding losing objects
    4
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. Paid the ADHD tax today to a tune of $44
    #3
    Money Talk
    Paid the ADHD tax today to a tune of $44
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Help with sugar drink and sweets addiction with unmedicated ADHD
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Help with sugar drink and sweets addiction with unmedicated ADHD
    1

Topics

  • Apps
    4 posts in the past month
    #1
    Apps
    4
  • Adhd
    4 posts in the past month
    #2
    Adhd
    4
  • Timer App
    2 posts in the past month
    #3
    Timer App
    2
  • Time
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Time
    2
  • Study
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Study
    2

Flair

  • Questions/Advice
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Do you ever feel like ADHD deletes your emotions?
    2. Help with sugar drink and sweets addiction with unmedicated ADHD
    3. Advice on requesting work from home as an accommodation?
    #1
    Questions/Advice
    Do you ever feel like ADHD deletes your emotions? · Help with sugar drink and sweets addiction with unmedicated ADHD · Advice on requesting work from home as an accommodation?
    41
  • Seeking Empathy
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Losing my mind over employment
    2. left my undergrad thesis for last minute
    3. My friend said smth to me, which wasn’t offensive but my body is reacting like it is?
    #2
    Seeking Empathy
    Losing my mind over employment · left my undergrad thesis for last minute · My friend said smth to me, which wasn’t offensive but my body is reacting like it is?
    15
  • Medication
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Question for those taking 50mg Vyvanse, brand name.
    2. Mallinckrodt instant generic methlyphenidate
    3. Unmedicated ADHD and taking a SSRI - good idea?
    #3
    Medication
    Question for those taking 50mg Vyvanse, brand name. · Mallinckrodt instant generic methlyphenidate · Unmedicated ADHD and taking a SSRI - good idea?
    14
  • Discussion
    10 posts in the past month
    1. So I just found out i only have ADHD
    2. Do you stutter when talking?
    3. I can't wait for my Ct scan of the heart results I already have adhd and am very impatient how long do they take?
    #4
    Discussion
    So I just found out i only have ADHD · Do you stutter when talking? · I can't wait for my Ct scan of the heart results I already have adhd and am very impatient how long do they take?
    10
  • Tips/Suggestions
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I just realised all the symptoms, but still haven't shared with anyone.
    2. I stared at a wall everyday for 6 months and this happened
    3. Acid reflux from Ritalin?
    #5
    Tips/Suggestions
    I just realised all the symptoms, but still haven't shared with anyone. · I stared at a wall everyday for 6 months and this happened · Acid reflux from Ritalin?
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ADHD for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/ADHD free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ADHD have?
Roughly 2.3M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ADHD on?
r/ADHD runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ADHD cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ADHD is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/ADHD?
You can join r/ADHD by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mental Health communities like?
Communities for people navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, loneliness, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Find online support groups, peer support networks, and online therapy resources. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support.
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Monthly Stats

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Views /mo
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191
Visitors /mo
(-9%)
5
Referrals /mo
(-17%)

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