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 201K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Adhd, Looking For, and Apps. Common discussion themes are 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: +201K members
Growth: +9.7% / 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: 129K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 11K members
  • 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: 6K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Need advice - switch back to concerta? Or try lower vyvanse dosage?
    2. How do I calm down? Like genuinely asking
    3. Advice on how to keep focused at work.
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Need advice - switch back to concerta? Or try lower vyvanse dosage? · How do I calm down? Like genuinely asking · Advice on how to keep focused at work.
    9

Topics

  • Adhd
    41 posts in the past month
    #1
    Adhd
    41
  • Looking For
    32 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For
    32
  • Apps
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Apps
    10
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    10
  • Medication
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Medication
    6

Flair

  • Questions/Advice
    43 posts in the past month
    1. Had a private assessment that I saved up for 9 months for — how do I now access medication through the NHS/shared care?
    2. Need advice on tutoring an unmedicated 13 year old
    3. Unexplained mood swings(Dark soul of my nights)
    #1
    Questions/Advice
    Had a private assessment that I saved up for 9 months for — how do I now access medication through the NHS/shared care? · Need advice on tutoring an unmedicated 13 year old · Unexplained mood swings(Dark soul of my nights)
    43
  • Medication
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Starting medication: immediate or extended release?
    2. So many meds. Now Adderall and Abilify
    3. Took 10 mg of Ritalin XR for 2 days, immediately stopped when I noticed my vision's focus was impaired, and it's persistent
    #2
    Medication
    Starting medication: immediate or extended release? · So many meds. Now Adderall and Abilify · Took 10 mg of Ritalin XR for 2 days, immediately stopped when I noticed my vision's focus was impaired, and it's persistent
    16
  • Seeking Empathy
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Perfectionism in College Makes Me Feel Like a Failure
    2. Repeating myself
    3. Almost always tired and bored
    #3
    Seeking Empathy
    Perfectionism in College Makes Me Feel Like a Failure · Repeating myself · Almost always tired and bored
    11
  • Discussion
    8 posts in the past month
    1. ANNOYING narrations even on meds.
    2. These are a few of my ADHD things..you relate?
    3. Can anyone concentrate on a guided meditation?
    #4
    Discussion
    ANNOYING narrations even on meds. · These are a few of my ADHD things..you relate? · Can anyone concentrate on a guided meditation?
    8
  • Tips/Suggestions
    2 posts in the past month
    1. i dont know how to eat more on meds.
    2. study hype music suggestions.
    #5
    Tips/Suggestions
    i dont know how to eat more on meds. · study hype music suggestions.
    2
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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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Visitors /mo
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Referrals /mo
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