r/ChronicIllness is a subreddit with 110k members. The community frequently discusses chronic illness, looking for, support group, diagnosis, and fatigue, and they frequently recommend/review video games, health insurance, and electrolytes, and the most common flair used is question, vent, support wanted, rant, and discussion.
A place of support for those living with, or affected by, chronic illness. Open and welcoming to all.
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Popular Topics in r/ChronicIllness
#1
Chronic Illness
26 posts
#2
Looking For
19 posts
#3
Support Group
5 posts
#4
Diagnosis
5 posts
#5
Fatigue
5 posts
#6
Medications
4 posts
#7
Pain
4 posts
#8
Support Community
4 posts
#9
Friend
3 posts
#10
Apps
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/ChronicIllness
Video Games
45 reviews
#1
Lego
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Slime Rancher
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Unpacking
5.0★ from 1 review
Health Insurance
8 reviews
#1
BCBS
3.4★ from 5 reviews
#2
Aetna
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Blue Shield
4.0★ from 1 review
Electrolytes
8 reviews
#1
DripDrop
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Salud
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Gatorlyte
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ChronicIllness
#1
Question
: "What can't you live without as a chronically ill person?"
50 posts
#2
Vent
: "“Your disability only holds you back as much as you let it” 😑"
34 posts
#3
Support wanted
: "I practically raised my little sister. When my health collapsed, I realized I was completely alone."
32 posts
#4
Rant
: "Covid ruined my life & no one cares."
31 posts
#5
Discussion
: "Is anyone here severely chronically ill and mentally healthy?"
22 posts
#6
JUST Support
: "CW: This is called "Severe Delusional Psychosis Disorder""
7 posts
#7
Personal Win
: "I know many dont care. But I carried a cup up the stairs without spilling anything today."
5 posts
#8
Ableism
: "Just had the worst nurse interaction of my life..."
3 posts
#9
Mental Health
: "Never reddit your symptoms"
3 posts
#10
Misc.
: "Anyone else also have zero friends left, never leave the house much etc?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ChronicIllness
Yearly
+23k members(26.8%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026