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 176K 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.

Roughly 26K 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
176K Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +17.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2021: 20K members
  • 2022: 26K members
  • 2023: 23K members
  • 2024: 20K members
  • 2025: 18K members
  • 2026: 19K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 2K 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. Can't go on any social media platform rn it's crazy
    2. reasonable crashout?
    3. Being a nurse with AN and caring for ED patients is such a mind fuck and I feel like a hypocrite
    #1
    Vent
    Can't go on any social media platform rn it's crazy · reasonable crashout? · Being a nurse with AN and caring for ED patients is such a mind fuck and I feel like a hypocrite
    53
  • TW: Numbers
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Why do people think we don't eat
    2. My primary doctor wants me to lose weight after I came back from PHP
    3. It’s not just the weight goalpost that keeps moving, it’s everything with this goddamn disorder
    #2
    TW: Numbers
    Why do people think we don't eat · My primary doctor wants me to lose weight after I came back from PHP · It’s not just the weight goalpost that keeps moving, it’s everything with this goddamn disorder
    37
  • Question/Discussion
    35 posts in the past month
    1. whats the worst habit your ED makes you do?
    2. just out of curiousity… how old are you?
    3. What's one thing people assume wrong about your disorder?
    #3
    Question/Discussion
    whats the worst habit your ED makes you do? · just out of curiousity… how old are you? · What's one thing people assume wrong about your disorder?
    35
  • TW: Heavy Topics
    25 posts in the past month
    1. teacher outed my ed to the whole class and is being weird
    2. I smell like I'm dying.
    3. i only got to be my dream bmi for 4 days before i was hospitalized and forced to gain.
    #4
    TW: Heavy Topics
    teacher outed my ed to the whole class and is being weird · I smell like I'm dying. · i only got to be my dream bmi for 4 days before i was hospitalized and forced to gain.
    25
  • Shitpost
    11 posts in the past month
    1. He said my butthole looked awful.
    2. DULCOLAX 🖕🖕
    3. My secret lil (big) stash of snacks that I'll never eat.
    #5
    Shitpost
    He said my butthole looked awful. · DULCOLAX 🖕🖕 · My secret lil (big) stash of snacks that I'll never eat.
    11

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 176K 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, 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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