r/AnxietyDepression

Community Overview

About r/AnxietyDepression

A community dedicated to providing support for those who are coping with anxiety and depression. Whether you need a virtual hug, some advice, or just a safe space to vent, we've got your back. DO NOT POST SURVEYS, YOU WILL GET A PERMANENT BAN.

The community at a glance

r/AnxietyDepression is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 68K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 5K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health. Product recommendations often mention medication and books.

On Reddit
68K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +5K members
Growth: +8.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2015: 2 members
  • 2016: 125 members
  • 2017: 3K members
  • 2021: 36K members
  • 2023: 16K members
  • 2024: 6K members
  • 2025: 4K members
  • 2026: 3K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 203 members
  • Oct: 272 members
  • Nov: 551 members
  • Dec: 502 members
  • Jan: 567 members
  • Feb: 347 members
  • Mar: 435 members
  • Apr: 394 members
  • May: 392 members
  • Jun: 469 members
  • Jul: 528 members
  • Aug: 187 members

Topics

  • Anxiety
    148 posts in the past month
    #1
    Anxiety
    148
  • Depression
    85 posts in the past month
    #2
    Depression
    85
  • Mental Health
    41 posts in the past month
    #3
    Mental Health
    41
  • Help
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    Help
    33
  • Medication
    28 posts in the past month
    #5
    Medication
    28

Flair

  • Anxiety Help
    58 posts in the past month
    1. How to deal with stares in public and why it happens
    2. Has anyone else felt terrified by the thought of having so much life left to live?
    3. Overwhelmed with life rn
    #1
    Anxiety Help
    How to deal with stares in public and why it happens · Has anyone else felt terrified by the thought of having so much life left to live? · Overwhelmed with life rn
    58
  • General Discussion / Question
    47 posts in the past month
    1. Is anyone going through this
    2. What anxiety really is...
    3. Is it just me, or do you also have days where you feel completely drained? Not physically, just mentally. Like you want to disappear for a while, recharge, and then come back when you're feeling like yourself again.
    #2
    General Discussion / Question
    Is anyone going through this · What anxiety really is... · Is it just me, or do you also have days where you feel completely drained? Not physically, just mentally. Like you want to disappear for a while, recharge, and then come back when you're feeling like yourself again.
    47
  • Depression Help
    42 posts in the past month
    1. I am a man aged 50 with two small kids 3 and 8 and loving wife still I want to kill myself
    2. Are these signs of depression?
    3. Life with anxiety and depression
    #3
    Depression Help
    I am a man aged 50 with two small kids 3 and 8 and loving wife still I want to kill myself · Are these signs of depression? · Life with anxiety and depression
    42
  • TW: Self-Harm/Suicide
    20 posts in the past month
    1. I don’t regret my life but I feel it’s time for it to end. Does anyone else feel this way?
    2. Help please.
    3. Idk
    #4
    TW: Self-Harm/Suicide
    I don’t regret my life but I feel it’s time for it to end. Does anyone else feel this way? · Help please. · Idk
    20
  • Medication/Medical
    7 posts in the past month
    1. will anxiety meds help with nervous stomach/fear of eating?
    2. Getting Help
    3. Genesight testing
    #5
    Medication/Medical
    will anxiety meds help with nervous stomach/fear of eating? · Getting Help · Genesight testing
    7

Product recommendations

  • medication
    13 posts in the past month
    1. What Anxiety/Depression medication worked best for you?
    2. Is best to ask for anti anxiety medication for generalised anxiety disorder if anti depressants don't work for anxiety?
    3. What’s the best med for bad GAD ? With whole body symptoms , depression that comes with it . Thanks 🙏🏼
    #1
    medication
    What Anxiety/Depression medication worked best for you? · Is best to ask for anti anxiety medication for generalised anxiety disorder if anti depressants don't work for anxiety? · What’s the best med for bad GAD ? With whole body symptoms , depression that comes with it . Thanks 🙏🏼
    13
  • books
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Your best self-help book?
    2. Recommend book for 9th grade girl (15)
    3. Can someone recommend books or a worksheet to help me cope with my cripplingly low self worth and anxiety?
    #2
    books
    Your best self-help book? · Recommend book for 9th grade girl (15) · Can someone recommend books or a worksheet to help me cope with my cripplingly low self worth and anxiety?
    5

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/AnxietyDepression for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/AnxietyDepression 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/AnxietyDepression have?
Roughly 68K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/AnxietyDepression on?
r/AnxietyDepression 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/AnxietyDepression cover?
On the Hive Index, r/AnxietyDepression is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/AnxietyDepression?
You can join r/AnxietyDepression 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.