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 458K 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 100K 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
458K Members

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Yearly: +100K members
Growth: +27.8% / 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: 54K 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: 7K 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

  • Question
    74 posts in the past month
    1. Did trauma teach you that you don’t belong anywhere?
    2. Does anyone else feel like you're a magnet for abusers/bullies?
    3. How may of you chose to live by yourself in a different city or country from the rest of your family?
    #1
    Question
    Did trauma teach you that you don’t belong anywhere? · Does anyone else feel like you're a magnet for abusers/bullies? · How may of you chose to live by yourself in a different city or country from the rest of your family?
    74
  • Vent / Rant
    64 posts in the past month
    1. All it took was money
    2. Stuck in a childlike state at 44
    3. i wish there was some type of class you could take that taught you how to be an adult
    #2
    Vent / Rant
    All it took was money · Stuck in a childlike state at 44 · i wish there was some type of class you could take that taught you how to be an adult
    64
  • Need a Hug
    24 posts in the past month
    1. "didn't your parents tell you they would protect you?"
    2. I cut all of the toxic people out of my life and I’ve never been lonelier
    3. I got bullied by a bunch of girls in an online space and I can't stop spiraling
    #3
    Need a Hug
    "didn't your parents tell you they would protect you?" · I cut all of the toxic people out of my life and I’ve never been lonelier · I got bullied by a bunch of girls in an online space and I can't stop spiraling
    24
  • Resource / Technique
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Your overthinking isn't intelligence, it's a symptom
    2. take yourself seriously, self-respect is self-love
    3. Early life adversity such as abuse or neglect leads to long-term poorer physical and mental health due to increased mitochondrial respiratory capacity and energy production reacting to cellular stress, a potential biological explanation for the mental and physical impacts of poverty and trauma
    #4
    Resource / Technique
    Your overthinking isn't intelligence, it's a symptom · take yourself seriously, self-respect is self-love · Early life adversity such as abuse or neglect leads to long-term poorer physical and mental health due to increased mitochondrial respiratory capacity and energy production reacting to cellular stress, a potential biological explanation for the mental and physical impacts of poverty and trauma
    10
  • Victory
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Deadass nobody told me healing process is BRUTAL
    2. Dear follow survivor: please never compare yourself to others.
    3. I got laid off for standing up for myself
    #5
    Victory
    Deadass nobody told me healing process is BRUTAL · Dear follow survivor: please never compare yourself to others. · I got laid off for standing up for myself
    5

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 458K 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, 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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