/r/EatingDisorders/

r/EatingDisorders

132k members
r/EatingDisorders is a subreddit with 132k members. The community frequently discusses eating disorder, recovery, food, body image, and support, and they frequently recommend/review podcasts and period tracker, and the most common flair used is question, tw: potentially upsetting content , seeking advice - family, information, and seeking advice - partner.
r/EatingDisorders is a recovery-oriented community dedicated to providing support, resources, and encouragement for individuals dealing with eating disorders. Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or seeking information, this subreddit is a supportive space with the aim to provide you with the support you need.

Popular Topics in r/EatingDisorders

#1

Eating Disorder

51 posts
#2

Recovery

24 posts
#3

Food

19 posts
#4

Body Image

8 posts
#5

Support

8 posts
#6

Weight Gain

8 posts
#7

Struggling

6 posts
#8

Struggle

6 posts
#9

Relapse

6 posts
#10

Binge Eating

6 posts

Products Discussed in r/EatingDisorders

Podcasts

2 reviews
#1
Unrestrict-ED
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Life After Diets
5.0 from 1 review
#1
Clue
4.0 from 1 review
#2
Flo
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/EatingDisorders

#1
Question
: "My sister needs serious help"
70 posts
#2
TW: Potentially upsetting content
: "I'm terrified of starving again."
34 posts
#3
Seeking Advice - Family
: "my child HATES treatment, i don't know what to do!"
10 posts
#4
Information
: "stop purging <3 tw purging and death"
8 posts
#5
Seeking Advice - Partner
: "My girlfriend has an eating disorder, and it is affecting how I view her."
6 posts
#6
Seeking Advice - Friend
: "I get deep in my anorexia when I’m unemployed"
5 posts
#7
Recovery Story
: "Stay strong about dangerous skinny trend"
3 posts

Member Growth in r/EatingDisorders

Yearly
+16k members(13.9%)

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Last updated: September 12, 2026