r/ExistentialOCD is a subreddit with 2k members. The community frequently discusses struggling, existential ocd, existential, hope, and theme, and the most common flair used is advice, discussion, and meme.
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
Struggling
4 posts
#2
Existential Ocd
3 posts
#3
Existential
2 posts
#4
Hope
1 post
#5
Theme
1 post
#6
Magical Predictions
1 post
#7
Philosophy
1 post
#8
Intrusive Thoughts
1 post
#9
Ocd
1 post
#10
Existential Thoughts
1 post
Flair Used in r/ExistentialOCD
#1
advice
: "How do you live with the reality of eternal nothingness without panicking?"
24 posts
#2
discussion
: "ExistentialOCD Monthly Experiences Thread"
5 posts
#3
meme
: "what a joy"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ExistentialOCD
Yearly
+483 members(31.5%)
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Last updated: November 7, 2026