r/ChronicIllness is a subreddit with 112k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, chronic illness, illness, support group, and job, and they frequently recommend/review video games, health insurance, and electrolytes.
A place of support for those living with, or affected by, chronic illness. Open and welcoming to all.
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Popular Themes in r/ChronicIllness
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I’m chronically ill with no support system, and setting one boundary changed my relationship with my cousin"
19 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Any affirmations/sayings you say to help you get through hard times?"
14 posts
Popular Topics in r/ChronicIllness
#1
Looking For
19 posts
#2
Chronic Illness
18 posts
#3
Illness
: "Did anyone manage to find a dietician specialized in chronic Illnesses?"
7 posts
#4
Support Group
5 posts
#5
Job
: "I had to give up my dream Job today"
5 posts
#6
Coping
: "Coping with becoming sick"
5 posts
#7
Disability
: "“Just” Ask for Accommodations"
5 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 hobbies do you have?"
42 posts
#2
Support wanted
: "I’m chronically ill with no support system, and setting one boundary changed my relationship with my cousin"
24 posts
#3
Rant
: "WTF eyes??"
16 posts
#4
Discussion
: "The limbo space, how the heck do you operate here"
14 posts
#5
Vent
: "“Just” Ask for Accommodations"
11 posts
#6
JUST Support
: "Any affirmations/sayings you say to help you get through hard times?"
7 posts
#7
Mental Health
: "How do you guys deal with depression and isolation?"
3 posts
#8
Misc.
: "Looking for friendships online"
3 posts
#9
Resources
: "Knee brace for parent"
2 posts
#10
Personal Win
: "From moderate to mild"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/ChronicIllness
Yearly
+24k members(27.3%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026