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 475K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 10th largest community in the Mental Health topic page.

Roughly 103K 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
475K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +103K members
Growth: +27.9% / 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: 71K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 9K members
  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 6K 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
    65 posts in the past month
    1. What Can I Do?
    2. I left … now what??
    3. Actively healing: when to push through vs when to step back?
    #1
    Question
    What Can I Do? · I left … now what?? · Actively healing: when to push through vs when to step back?
    65
  • Vent / Rant
    58 posts in the past month
    1. Triggered by unemployed partner and big life transitions
    2. I still can't comprehend how i ended up being betrayed by every person in my life
    3. It’s all over! I ruined my life
    #2
    Vent / Rant
    Triggered by unemployed partner and big life transitions · I still can't comprehend how i ended up being betrayed by every person in my life · It’s all over! I ruined my life
    58
  • Need a Hug
    16 posts in the past month
    1. I was 16 when someone I loved made me feel physically “imperfect,” and I think it still affects me
    2. DAE barely have the ability to sit upright?
    3. god please
    #3
    Need a Hug
    I was 16 when someone I loved made me feel physically “imperfect,” and I think it still affects me · DAE barely have the ability to sit upright? · god please
    16
  • Victory
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Do the things that make you feel guilty
    2. I've unlocked a new level
    3. Gotu Kola
    #4
    Victory
    Do the things that make you feel guilty · I've unlocked a new level · Gotu Kola
    4
  • Resource / Technique
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Honestly, as terrible as anxiety is... all my experiences make me feel it's necessary to have at least minimal anxiety.
    2. Furious on Hulu
    3. What’s Really Happening Beneath the BPD Label — Trauma, Emotional Development, Splitting, and the Path Toward Healing - by an expert with 40 years experience
    #5
    Resource / Technique
    Honestly, as terrible as anxiety is... all my experiences make me feel it's necessary to have at least minimal anxiety. · Furious on Hulu · What’s Really Happening Beneath the BPD Label — Trauma, Emotional Development, Splitting, and the Path Toward Healing - by an expert with 40 years experience
    3

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 475K 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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