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 207K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Adhd, and Meds. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests.

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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: +207K members
Growth: +9.9% / 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: 161K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 13K members
  • Oct: 9K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Seeking Advice
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Seeking Advice
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    14 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    14
  • Adhd
    7 posts in the past month
    #2
    Adhd
    7
  • Meds
    4 posts in the past month
    #3
    Meds
    4
  • Apps
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Apps
    2
  • Advice
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    2

Flair

  • Questions/Advice
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Cassandra Syndrome
    2. Struggling with time
    3. Those of you with depression and ADHD, did medication improve your depression?
    #1
    Questions/Advice
    Cassandra Syndrome · Struggling with time · Those of you with depression and ADHD, did medication improve your depression?
    29
  • Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. ADHD acknowledgement in movie
    2. Going back on meds made me forget how to start things on my own.
    3. ADHD is a curse
    #2
    Discussion
    ADHD acknowledgement in movie · Going back on meds made me forget how to start things on my own. · ADHD is a curse
    8
  • Medication
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Started noticing Vyvanse side effects after years of use
    2. Discrimination at pharmacy
    3. Atomoxetine & Sleep
    #3
    Medication
    Started noticing Vyvanse side effects after years of use · Discrimination at pharmacy · Atomoxetine & Sleep
    4
  • Tips/Suggestions
    2 posts in the past month
    1. house music
    2. ADHD in college
    #4
    Tips/Suggestions
    house music · ADHD in college
    2
  • Seeking Empathy
    1 post in the past month
    1. Disorganisation and focus issues
    #5
    Seeking Empathy
    Disorganisation and focus issues
    1
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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

245
Views /mo
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242
Visitors /mo
(+14%)
4
Referrals /mo
(+33%)

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