r/ExistentialOCD is a subreddit with 2k members. The community frequently discusses ocd, existential, existential ocd, help, and anxiety, and the most common flair used is advice and discussion.
This is a place to discuss existential OCD, a common theme of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder based around recurring and disruptive thoughts about existence.
Some common thoughts include but are not limited to:
- Am I real?
- Are other people real?
- is my body real?
- is this a simulation?
- is this a dream?
- is this an alternate universe?
- why does the universe work the way it does?
It's also commonly experienced with derealization.
Popular Topics in r/ExistentialOCD
#1
Ocd
97 posts
#2
Existential
76 posts
#3
Existential Ocd
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#4
Help
24 posts
#5
Anxiety
16 posts
#6
Thoughts
15 posts
#7
Fear
15 posts
#8
Life
13 posts
#9
Question
12 posts
#10
Scared
10 posts
Flair Used in r/ExistentialOCD
#1
advice
: "I think I'm too intelligent and it's ruining my life"
12 posts
#2
discussion
: "i hate time."
6 posts
Member Growth in r/ExistentialOCD
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+458 members(30.4%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026