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 2.2M members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #5 in the Mental Health communities list.

Roughly 194K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Adhd, Medication, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention books, apps, and books on adhd.

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Established 2008
2.2M Members

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Community Features

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This community has a forum

Chat

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +194K members
Growth: +9.4% / 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: 99K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 12K members
  • Aug: 12K members
  • 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: 7K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    24 posts in the past month
    1. What do you do when your executive functioning is at 0? Looking for bite-sized tips.
    2. Are random waves of sadness to do with ADHD?
    3. What’s the science behind feeling calm in high stress situations?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    What do you do when your executive functioning is at 0? Looking for bite-sized tips. · Are random waves of sadness to do with ADHD? · What’s the science behind feeling calm in high stress situations?
    24
  • Pain & Anger
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Guys what can I do if I get extremely tired after my meds wear off
    2. Week before period - Adderall won't work.
    3. Rant on CVS Pharmacy
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Guys what can I do if I get extremely tired after my meds wear off · Week before period - Adderall won't work. · Rant on CVS Pharmacy
    12
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. QELBREE? Bueno? No bueno?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    QELBREE? Bueno? No bueno?
    1

Topics

  • Adhd
    208 posts in the past month
    1. Therapist says I have “off the charts” ADHD
    2. My homeroom teacher calls my ADHD a “luxury problem”
    3. AuADHD - What is your relationship with work like?
    #1
    Adhd
    Therapist says I have “off the charts” ADHD · My homeroom teacher calls my ADHD a “luxury problem” · AuADHD - What is your relationship with work like?
    208
  • Medication
    75 posts in the past month
    1. Caffeine + Medication
    2. Vitamin C, Stimulant Medication, and Electrolyte Packets
    3. Medication Struggles
    #2
    Medication
    Caffeine + Medication · Vitamin C, Stimulant Medication, and Electrolyte Packets · Medication Struggles
    75
  • Looking For
    39 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    39
  • Focus
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I struggle way more with focus when I'm working completely alone
    2. Hyperfocus on anything?
    #4
    Focus
    I struggle way more with focus when I'm working completely alone · Hyperfocus on anything?
    20
  • Struggling
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I'm really struggling with attachment issues. What can be done and is it possible to over come it?
    #5
    Struggling
    I'm really struggling with attachment issues. What can be done and is it possible to over come it?
    20

Flair

  • Questions/Advice
    94 posts in the past month
    1. How do you distinguish between laziness and executive dysfunction?
    2. I’m 32, but mentally I feel like I’m still 16.
    3. Are random waves of sadness to do with ADHD?
    #1
    Questions/Advice
    How do you distinguish between laziness and executive dysfunction? · I’m 32, but mentally I feel like I’m still 16. · Are random waves of sadness to do with ADHD?
    94
  • Medication
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Stopped taking meds and here are the stuff I notice are different
    2. Guys what can I do if I get extremely tired after my meds wear off
    3. Can’t get prescribed meds because “I’ve made it this far in life without them”
    #2
    Medication
    Stopped taking meds and here are the stuff I notice are different · Guys what can I do if I get extremely tired after my meds wear off · Can’t get prescribed meds because “I’ve made it this far in life without them”
    37
  • Seeking Empathy
    30 posts in the past month
    1. mental health acceptance now is still bullshit
    2. Loneliness
    3. No one cares
    #3
    Seeking Empathy
    mental health acceptance now is still bullshit · Loneliness · No one cares
    30
  • Discussion
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Therapist says I have “off the charts” ADHD
    2. My homeroom teacher calls my ADHD a “luxury problem”
    3. I find being productive genuinely painful
    #4
    Discussion
    Therapist says I have “off the charts” ADHD · My homeroom teacher calls my ADHD a “luxury problem” · I find being productive genuinely painful
    21
  • Tips/Suggestions
    14 posts in the past month
    1. This is your reminder: cancel that subscription!
    2. I want to hear all the outlandish ADHD hacks
    3. What do you do when your executive functioning is at 0? Looking for bite-sized tips.
    #5
    Tips/Suggestions
    This is your reminder: cancel that subscription! · I want to hear all the outlandish ADHD hacks · What do you do when your executive functioning is at 0? Looking for bite-sized tips.
    14

Product recommendations

  • books
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style?
    2. Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style?
    3. What adhd book would you recommend for husband to read for wife and child. Anniversary present.
    #1
    books
    Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style? · Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style? · What adhd book would you recommend for husband to read for wife and child. Anniversary present.
    17
  • apps
    15 posts in the past month
    1. productivity apps best ones
    2. Best to-do lists for ADHD
    3. Best app for recording expenses? Because we know we cannot stick to one.
    #2
    apps
    productivity apps best ones · Best to-do lists for ADHD · Best app for recording expenses? Because we know we cannot stick to one.
    15
  • books on adhd
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style?
    2. Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style?
    3. What adhd book would you recommend for husband to read for wife and child. Anniversary present.
    #3
    books on adhd
    Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style? · Best books on ADHD that are not textbook in style? · What adhd book would you recommend for husband to read for wife and child. Anniversary present.
    14
  • adhd medication
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best adhd medication?
    2. Best OTC adderall for someone not diagnosed with ADHD?
    3. Which ADHD medication worked best for you?
    #4
    adhd medication
    Best adhd medication? · Best OTC adderall for someone not diagnosed with ADHD? · Which ADHD medication worked best for you?
    10
  • alarm clock
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend me an alarm + routine app please!
    2. Alarm clock recs??
    3. Alarm clock recs??
    #5
    alarm clock
    Recommend me an alarm + routine app please! · Alarm clock recs?? · Alarm clock recs??
    6
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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 2.2M 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, trauma, and everyday mental health challenges. Reddit has some of the largest and most active mental health communities on the internet, with Discord servers offering real-time peer support. Range of spaces from general wellness discussion to communities focused on specific conditions.
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