About r/ExecutiveDysfunction
Executive function is the ability to plan, organise, and complete tasks. In people with developmental issues and mental illnesses, executive functioning skills often end up disordered. This sub is for those of us who are looking for support with executive function, strategies for dealing with executive dysfunction, and anyone else who might be interested in issues around organising tasks and getting them done. You may also join this great body doubling discord: https://discord.gg/Rb76nWyEgf
The community at a glance
r/ExecutiveDysfunction is a Subreddit for Special needs parents and advocates with roughly 24K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Special Needs communities list.
Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Executive Dysfunction, Struggling, and Procrastination. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger.
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2021: 3K members
- 2024: 9K members
- 2025: 4K members
- 2026: 6K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 371 members
- Dec: 412 members
- Jan: 462 members
- Feb: 450 members
- Mar: 516 members
- Apr: 637 members
- May: 724 members
- Jun: 632 members
- Jul: 629 members
- Aug: 607 members
- Sep: 549 members
- Oct: 393 members
Themes
- Advice Requests28 posts in the past month
- I’m a master procrastinator and I’m seeking advice before it gets worse
- Some days I get everything done fast, other days I can’t start anything. Is this common with ADHD, and how do you get out of the bad days?
- How to Talk/Ask About Executive Dysfunction Productively in Therapy?
#128Advice RequestsI’m a master procrastinator and I’m seeking advice before it gets worse · Some days I get everything done fast, other days I can’t start anything. Is this common with ADHD, and how do you get out of the bad days? · How to Talk/Ask About Executive Dysfunction Productively in Therapy? - Pain & Anger17 posts in the past month
- The guilt of not doing the things I need to be doing eats me alive. This cycle is neverending.
- I had issues initiating tasks so uhhh i stopped initiating
- I haven't turned in a single assignment yet this school year. I totally failed my midterm yesterday. All I produced was a single introduction and half a paragraph of an essay.
#217Pain & AngerThe guilt of not doing the things I need to be doing eats me alive. This cycle is neverending. · I had issues initiating tasks so uhhh i stopped initiating · I haven't turned in a single assignment yet this school year. I totally failed my midterm yesterday. All I produced was a single introduction and half a paragraph of an essay. - Solution Requests3 posts in the past month
- Give solutions too gng , (who has recovered from endless loop, give your hacks to me)
- ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too?
- For those of us struggling with structuring our day. I built this for us.
#33Solution RequestsGive solutions too gng , (who has recovered from endless loop, give your hacks to me) · ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too? · For those of us struggling with structuring our day. I built this for us. - Ideas1 post in the past month
- Life/Home "Admin" Management Binder Ideas?
#41IdeasLife/Home "Admin" Management Binder Ideas?
Topics
- Executive Dysfunction12 posts in the past month
- my executive dysfunction and procrastination is getting worse and i can't do anything
- Using AI to curb executive dysfunction, Worried about Long term effects.
- need help pushing through my executive dysfunction
#112Executive Dysfunctionmy executive dysfunction and procrastination is getting worse and i can't do anything · Using AI to curb executive dysfunction, Worried about Long term effects. · need help pushing through my executive dysfunction - Struggling8 posts in the past month
- Struggling with burnout, brain fog, and school
- Really struggling with work
- if I struggle waking up and sleeping in late till 4pm and struggling to get things done and find things I enjoy, does this sound like I’m depressed? Bc I don’t think I feel depressed but is my body showing it…does that makes sense is that even possible
#28StrugglingStruggling with burnout, brain fog, and school · Really struggling with work · if I struggle waking up and sleeping in late till 4pm and struggling to get things done and find things I enjoy, does this sound like I’m depressed? Bc I don’t think I feel depressed but is my body showing it…does that makes sense is that even possible - Procrastination3 posts in the past month
- my executive dysfunction and procrastination is getting worse and i can't do anything
#33Procrastinationmy executive dysfunction and procrastination is getting worse and i can't do anything - Life3 posts in the past month
- Help with getting life back on track/ routine
- Why does my life feel like it's on autopilot
#43LifeHelp with getting life back on track/ routine · Why does my life feel like it's on autopilot - Body Doubling3 posts in the past month
- Body Doubling Services
- ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too?
#53Body DoublingBody Doubling Services · ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too?
Flair
- Looking for Tips/Suggestions66 posts in the past month
- Entering apartment kills motivation
- The guilt of not doing the things I need to be doing eats me alive. This cycle is neverending.
- Living alone - no accountability and wasting my days away
#166Looking for Tips/SuggestionsEntering apartment kills motivation · The guilt of not doing the things I need to be doing eats me alive. This cycle is neverending. · Living alone - no accountability and wasting my days away - vent (seeking empathy not advice)7 posts in the past month
- I need a lot of compassion and empathy and kind words please
- I am genuinely the worst child ever
- Just a non-sense sentiment while I drink my morning coffee
#27vent (seeking empathy not advice)I need a lot of compassion and empathy and kind words please · I am genuinely the worst child ever · Just a non-sense sentiment while I drink my morning coffee - Daily Check-In/Accountability Buddy/Body Doubling Post5 posts in the past month
- experimenting with a life hack for unmedicated sufferers?
- Body Doubling Services
- ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too?
#35Daily Check-In/Accountability Buddy/Body Doubling Postexperimenting with a life hack for unmedicated sufferers? · Body Doubling Services · ADHD body doubling: do you need to schedule it in advance too? - Articles/Information (Needs prior mod approval)2 posts in the past month
- Made a how-to guide for therapy reimbursement with Blue Shield PPO
- How to start loving exercise…or at least not hating it as much
#42Articles/Information (Needs prior mod approval)Made a how-to guide for therapy reimbursement with Blue Shield PPO · How to start loving exercise…or at least not hating it as much - This is a challenge!2 posts in the past month
- wasted college years
- Share your reflection(pls?) - how does procrastination show up in your life day to day?
#52This is a challenge!wasted college years · Share your reflection(pls?) - how does procrastination show up in your life day to day?
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/ExecutiveDysfunction for?
- Best for Special needs parents and advocates enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/ExecutiveDysfunction 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/ExecutiveDysfunction have?
- Roughly 24K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/ExecutiveDysfunction on?
- r/ExecutiveDysfunction 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/ExecutiveDysfunction cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/ExecutiveDysfunction is organized under Special needs parents and advocates.
- How do I join r/ExecutiveDysfunction?
- You can join r/ExecutiveDysfunction by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Special Needs communities like?
- Communities for parents, caregivers, educators, and individuals navigating special needs. Covers autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, speech and developmental delays, and the broader support ecosystem including IEPs, therapy, early intervention, and self-advocacy. Mix of Facebook groups, Reddit communities, and dedicated forums where people share resources, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the journey.
Added 10/19/2026
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