r/CPTSD

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About r/CPTSD

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.

The community at a glance

r/CPTSD is a Subreddit for Mental Health with roughly 452K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 7th largest community in the Mental Health topic page.

Roughly 98K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Trauma, Cptsd, and Abuse. Product recommendations often mention books, books recs, and therapy.

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Established 2012
452K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +98K members
Growth: +27.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 28 members
  • 2014: 40 members
  • 2015: 218 members
  • 2016: 2K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 14K members
  • 2023: 237K members
  • 2024: 64K members
  • 2025: 83K members
  • 2026: 49K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 6K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 10K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 10K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Topics

  • Trauma
    114 posts in the past month
    #1
    Trauma
    114
  • Cptsd
    57 posts in the past month
    #2
    Cptsd
    57
  • Abuse
    50 posts in the past month
    #3
    Abuse
    50
  • Therapy
    40 posts in the past month
    #4
    Therapy
    40
  • Relationships
    34 posts in the past month
    #5
    Relationships
    34

Flair

  • Vent / Rant
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking (shortterm) supportive friendship
    2. Anyone else feel like high school was traumatizing?
    3. Nobody is ever willing to accommodate me, even in disability-related spaces
    #1
    Vent / Rant
    Seeking (shortterm) supportive friendship · Anyone else feel like high school was traumatizing? · Nobody is ever willing to accommodate me, even in disability-related spaces
    31
  • Question
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Have you ever left your job because you just couldn't do it anymore?
    2. is trying to be in a relationship always going to be impossible?
    3. COCSA by brother’s friends, same age or younger sometimes.
    #2
    Question
    Have you ever left your job because you just couldn't do it anymore? · is trying to be in a relationship always going to be impossible? · COCSA by brother’s friends, same age or younger sometimes.
    31
  • Need a Hug
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Sudden Anxiety About the Future
    2. I feel broken from my trauma
    3. why does this have to be so hard
    #3
    Need a Hug
    Sudden Anxiety About the Future · I feel broken from my trauma · why does this have to be so hard
    10
  • Resource / Technique
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Question for fellow CPTSD Sufferers
    2. Using writing to combat Self-Hatred; What do you think?
    3. Music is My Medicine
    #4
    Resource / Technique
    Question for fellow CPTSD Sufferers · Using writing to combat Self-Hatred; What do you think? · Music is My Medicine
    5
  • Trigger Warning: Emotional Abuse
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I Am Not Evil, I Am Traumatized: The Hell Inside Complex PTSD
    2. mum made me take lingerie photos of her
    #5
    Trigger Warning: Emotional Abuse
    I Am Not Evil, I Am Traumatized: The Hell Inside Complex PTSD · mum made me take lingerie photos of her
    2

Product recommendations

  • books
    37 posts in the past month
    1. best books for grief/acceptance phase of recovery?
    2. Best books on attachment theory/ finding out your attachment style?
    3. Best books for learning about fawn response?
    #1
    books
    best books for grief/acceptance phase of recovery? · Best books on attachment theory/ finding out your attachment style? · Best books for learning about fawn response?
    37
  • books recs
    23 posts in the past month
    1. best books for grief/acceptance phase of recovery?
    2. Best book for people with CPTSD that I never see recommended
    3. Can you recommend any accessible CPTSD books or articles, specifically for readers in African-American communities? Also, are there similar resources focused on individuals in prison? Looking for an engaging, non-academic tone, not studies.
    #2
    books recs
    best books for grief/acceptance phase of recovery? · Best book for people with CPTSD that I never see recommended · Can you recommend any accessible CPTSD books or articles, specifically for readers in African-American communities? Also, are there similar resources focused on individuals in prison? Looking for an engaging, non-academic tone, not studies.
    23
  • therapy
    16 posts in the past month
    1. What therapy has worked best for you?
    2. What is the best type of therapy for this?
    3. Can anyone recommend a good DID therapist that works remotely?
    #3
    therapy
    What therapy has worked best for you? · What is the best type of therapy for this? · Can anyone recommend a good DID therapist that works remotely?
    16
  • therapist
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Just got a therapist and not doing the best
    2. Best online psychiatry/therapy options?
    3. Best online psychiatry/therapy options?
    #4
    therapist
    Just got a therapist and not doing the best · Best online psychiatry/therapy options? · Best online psychiatry/therapy options?
    10
  • headphones
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend headphones that totally block out sound 100%?
    2. Peace be with you all this weekend (recommend headphones and cc)
    3. Peace be with you all this weekend (recommend headphones and cc)
    #5
    headphones
    Can anyone recommend headphones that totally block out sound 100%? · Peace be with you all this weekend (recommend headphones and cc) · Peace be with you all this weekend (recommend headphones and cc)
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/CPTSD for?
Best for Mental Health enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/CPTSD 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/CPTSD have?
Roughly 452K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/CPTSD on?
r/CPTSD 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/CPTSD cover?
On the Hive Index, r/CPTSD is organized under Mental Health.
How do I join r/CPTSD?
You can join r/CPTSD 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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