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 178K 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
178K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +26K members
Growth: +17.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

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

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 3K members
  • Sep: 608 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
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Why is everyone in NYC so skinny
    2. I’m my friends fatspo
    3. People don’t understand how all encompassing eating disorders are
    #1
    Vent
    Why is everyone in NYC so skinny · I’m my friends fatspo · People don’t understand how all encompassing eating disorders are
    44
  • TW: Numbers
    39 posts in the past month
    1. I gained an enormous amount of weight and it made me relapse
    2. 11 weeks inpatient, weight restored and still being forced to gain and eat AN INSANE AMOUNT. I CANT DO IT ANYMORE!!!!
    3. Developed an ED after taking a glp1
    #2
    TW: Numbers
    I gained an enormous amount of weight and it made me relapse · 11 weeks inpatient, weight restored and still being forced to gain and eat AN INSANE AMOUNT. I CANT DO IT ANYMORE!!!! · Developed an ED after taking a glp1
    39
  • Question/Discussion
    35 posts in the past month
    1. Moments of clarity
    2. Controversial opinion: media exposure isn't a direct cause
    3. food stash
    #3
    Question/Discussion
    Moments of clarity · Controversial opinion: media exposure isn't a direct cause · food stash
    35
  • TW: Heavy Topics
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Found out my mom has been silently helping me and I wanna cry, in a good way
    2. Was anyone else really stupid at their worst
    3. I'm just average without my ed
    #4
    TW: Heavy Topics
    Found out my mom has been silently helping me and I wanna cry, in a good way · Was anyone else really stupid at their worst · I'm just average without my ed
    34
  • Recovery Support
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Do any of you struggle with your job/not working at all?
    2. can you guys please drop some reasons to recover that are not body related
    3. Is there hope for me?
    #5
    Recovery Support
    Do any of you struggle with your job/not working at all? · can you guys please drop some reasons to recover that are not body related · Is there hope for me?
    13

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 178K 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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