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 #4 in the Mental Health communities list.
Roughly 199K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Adhd, Looking For, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention books, apps, and books on adhd.
Community Topics
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 119K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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: 16K members
- Jul: 12K members
Themes
- Advice Requests7 posts in the past month
- Need some advice for a newly ADHD
- What job do you have with adhd? Need advice, I have tried almost everything
- What ADHD Books would You recommend as a good read?
#17Advice RequestsNeed some advice for a newly ADHD · What job do you have with adhd? Need advice, I have tried almost everything · What ADHD Books would You recommend as a good read? - Pain & Anger2 posts in the past month
- The biggest thing for my adhd is commitment and its destroying my life.
- I quit my new job(waitress) after 5 hours because of ADHD. I feel so ashamed.
#22Pain & AngerThe biggest thing for my adhd is commitment and its destroying my life. · I quit my new job(waitress) after 5 hours because of ADHD. I feel so ashamed. - Solution Requests1 post in the past month
- Hello. My cousin was prescribed Adderral, but is having far 2 many side effects to continue. Are there any natural ‘remedies?’ TIA
#31Solution RequestsHello. My cousin was prescribed Adderral, but is having far 2 many side effects to continue. Are there any natural ‘remedies?’ TIA
Topics
- Adhd59 posts in the past month#159Adhd
- Looking For35 posts in the past month#235Looking For
- Struggling15 posts in the past month#315Struggling
- Apps10 posts in the past month#410Apps
- Medication10 posts in the past month#510Medication
Flair
- Questions/Advice53 posts in the past month
- 8 months into a job. Help.
- first day on lisdexafetamine aka Vyvanse: burning eyes ?
- Should I stop taking meds prior to getting tested ?
#153Questions/Advice8 months into a job. Help. · first day on lisdexafetamine aka Vyvanse: burning eyes ? · Should I stop taking meds prior to getting tested ? - Seeking Empathy15 posts in the past month
- Realized how "uninteresting" I am and have started comparing myself to others nonstop and going into depressive spirals
- I've achieved what I wanted, so why do I feel worse and worse?
- Is it possible that a diagnosis made me less functional ?
#215Seeking EmpathyRealized how "uninteresting" I am and have started comparing myself to others nonstop and going into depressive spirals · I've achieved what I wanted, so why do I feel worse and worse? · Is it possible that a diagnosis made me less functional ? - Medication12 posts in the past month
- Why does the med change make me feel awful and what can I do?
- Major depression currently
- Scared to take adderal
#312MedicationWhy does the med change make me feel awful and what can I do? · Major depression currently · Scared to take adderal - Discussion11 posts in the past month
- For anyone with inattentive ADHD second-guessing if they were just lazy this whole time
- Assessor Having Issues Testing Women for ADHD
- Workaholism and ADHD meds
#411DiscussionFor anyone with inattentive ADHD second-guessing if they were just lazy this whole time · Assessor Having Issues Testing Women for ADHD · Workaholism and ADHD meds - Tips/Suggestions4 posts in the past month
- What is your take of Human Kibble?
- ADHD & Anxiety combo - get anxious about something unrelated when I have a big task to finish
- Need some advice for a newly ADHD
#54Tips/SuggestionsWhat is your take of Human Kibble? · ADHD & Anxiety combo - get anxious about something unrelated when I have a big task to finish · Need some advice for a newly ADHD
Product recommendations
- books17 posts in the past month
- 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.
#117booksBest 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. - apps14 posts in the past month
- productivity apps best ones
- Best app for recording expenses? Because we know we cannot stick to one.
- Can anyone recommend me an app similar to StayFree??
#214appsproductivity apps best ones · Best app for recording expenses? Because we know we cannot stick to one. · Can anyone recommend me an app similar to StayFree?? - books on adhd14 posts in the past month
- 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.
#314books on adhdBest 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. - adhd medication9 posts in the past month
- Best adhd medication?
- Best OTC adderall for someone not diagnosed with ADHD?
- Which ADHD medication worked best for you?
#49adhd medicationBest adhd medication? · Best OTC adderall for someone not diagnosed with ADHD? · Which ADHD medication worked best for you? - alarm clock6 posts in the past month
- Recommend me an alarm + routine app please!
- Alarm clock recs??
- Alarm clock recs??
#56alarm clockRecommend me an alarm + routine app please! · Alarm clock recs?? · Alarm clock recs??
Community Reviews
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.
Monthly Stats
- 210
- Views /mo (+15%)
- 202
- Visitors /mo (+15%)
- 8
- Referrals /mo (+14%)
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