r/EDAnonymous

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About r/EDAnonymous

A public subreddit for discussing the struggles of having an eating disorder. We offer emotional support and harm reduction but no encouragement or furthering ED behaviours. This subreddit is not officially associated with the 12 Step support group Eating Disorders Anonymous. We are not exclusive to or trying to “force” recovery on anyone.

The community at a glance

r/EDAnonymous is a Subreddit for Mental Health and Recovery with roughly 169K members. It has been around since 2018. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Recovery topic page and the 8th largest community in the Mental Health topic page.

Roughly 23K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Ed, Food, and Recovery. Product recommendations often mention foods, calorie, and multivitamins.

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Established 2018
169K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +23K members
Growth: +15.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 20K members
  • 2022: 26K members
  • 2023: 23K members
  • 2024: 20K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 974 members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 196 members

Topics

  • Ed
    43 posts in the past month
    #1
    Ed
    43
  • Food
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Food
    20
  • Recovery
    18 posts in the past month
    #3
    Recovery
    18
  • Weight
    13 posts in the past month
    #4
    Weight
    13
  • Binge
    11 posts in the past month
    #5
    Binge
    11

Flair

  • Vent
    53 posts in the past month
    1. Having an ED at 36 years old feels so embarrassing
    2. glamorisation of ed is everywhere. rn. wtf. . ?????
    3. Anybody else calculating the amount of weight they could lose within the next... days/weeks whatever?
    #1
    Vent
    Having an ED at 36 years old feels so embarrassing · glamorisation of ed is everywhere. rn. wtf. . ????? · Anybody else calculating the amount of weight they could lose within the next... days/weeks whatever?
    53
  • Question/Discussion
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Why do I want to look awful and unwell
    2. ED subs are the most kind subreddits
    3. Anyone else repulsed by a safe food they ate everyday in their ed days?
    #2
    Question/Discussion
    Why do I want to look awful and unwell · ED subs are the most kind subreddits · Anyone else repulsed by a safe food they ate everyday in their ed days?
    42
  • TW: Heavy Topics
    31 posts in the past month
    1. My day is ruined seeing girls skinnier than me
    2. jealousy
    3. My ED almost killed me and I didn’t even realise
    #3
    TW: Heavy Topics
    My day is ruined seeing girls skinnier than me · jealousy · My ED almost killed me and I didn’t even realise
    31
  • TW: Numbers
    27 posts in the past month
    1. Im embarrassed to admit I have an eating disorder because of edtt
    2. Just found out my partner is watching out for my triggers, always. When his brother moved in with us, my partner discreetly told him "this is a scale-free house, so if you have one keep it out of sight."
    3. Is anyone else afraid of hunger / meals ending?
    #4
    TW: Numbers
    Im embarrassed to admit I have an eating disorder because of edtt · Just found out my partner is watching out for my triggers, always. When his brother moved in with us, my partner discreetly told him "this is a scale-free house, so if you have one keep it out of sight." · Is anyone else afraid of hunger / meals ending?
    27
  • Recovery Support
    14 posts in the past month
    1. people who are quasi recovered, what does it look like for you?
    2. How do you get over that feeling of feeling ‘bigger’ right after a meal?
    3. is anyone else’s mental health way worse after recovery?
    #5
    Recovery Support
    people who are quasi recovered, what does it look like for you? · How do you get over that feeling of feeling ‘bigger’ right after a meal? · is anyone else’s mental health way worse after recovery?
    14

Product recommendations

  • foods
    2 posts in the past month
    1. I currently have the flu, my period, and going through withdrawals at the same time...Can you recommend me some foods that will make me feel a little less like I'm dying?
    2. Food Recommendations/Advice
    #1
    foods
    I currently have the flu, my period, and going through withdrawals at the same time...Can you recommend me some foods that will make me feel a little less like I'm dying? · Food Recommendations/Advice
    2
  • calorie
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Checkup / blood work recommended?
    2. Calorie Recommendations in Recovery
    #2
    calorie
    Checkup / blood work recommended? · Calorie Recommendations in Recovery
    2
  • multivitamins
    1 post in the past month
    1. I'm sick all the time. Does anybody have recommendations for multivitamins when you're not eating well?
    #3
    multivitamins
    I'm sick all the time. Does anybody have recommendations for multivitamins when you're not eating well?
    1
  • weight
    1 post in the past month
    1. recommended weight for a 5’6 14 y/o girl ?
    #4
    weight
    recommended weight for a 5’6 14 y/o girl ?
    1
  • writings
    1 post in the past month
    1. does anyone have any recommended writings about ed’s, specially restrictive types?
    #5
    writings
    does anyone have any recommended writings about ed’s, specially restrictive types?
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/EDAnonymous for?
Best for Mental Health and Recovery enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/EDAnonymous 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/EDAnonymous have?
Roughly 169K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/EDAnonymous on?
r/EDAnonymous 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/EDAnonymous cover?
On the Hive Index, r/EDAnonymous is organized under Mental Health, Recovery.
How do I join r/EDAnonymous?
You can join r/EDAnonymous 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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