r/OCDRecovery is a subreddit with 31k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses ocd, struggling, compulsions, recovery, and anxiety, and they frequently recommend/review self-help book, literature, and fidget toy.
A RECOVERY FOCUSED Community. Our mission is to foster a constructive, pro-recovery environment. Here, we discuss recovery challenges, share recovery success stories, exchange tips and strategies and explore helpful content. If you are in crisis or feeling highly emotional, we encourage you to visit other OCD subs that accommodate such posts. You can also refer to our resources section for additional support options or consult a therapist. Please remember reassurance seeking is not allowed.
Popular Themes in r/OCDRecovery
#1
Advice Requests
: "Learning to let go"
16 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Reminder that simple nutritional deficiencies can make OCD (or any psych disorder) worse."
10 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Severe OCD has completely taken over my life - looking for the best specialist treatment available"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/OCDRecovery
#1
Ocd
: "I shared these images on my Instagram stories pointing out this is not Ocd"
318 posts
#2
Struggling
63 posts
#3
Compulsions
: "24/7 intrusive thoughts despite resisting Compulsions"
37 posts
#4
Recovery
: "Skin picking Recovery"
32 posts
#5
Anxiety
: "Does anyone else lose insight during Anxiety spikes?"
31 posts
#6
Therapy
: "“Graduated” NOCD Therapy twice now. AMA."
21 posts
#7
Intrusive Thoughts
: "24/7 Intrusive Thoughts despite resisting compulsions"
21 posts
#8
Advice
18 posts
#9
Medication
: "The neuro-chemistry of intrusive feelings"
15 posts
#10
Rumination
: "How can I embrace boredom, when Rumination is a lot more stronger when there is nothing to do"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/OCDRecovery
Self-help Book
8 reviews
#1
Reid Wilson
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jon Grayson
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Katie D'ath
4.0★ from 1 review
Literature
3 reviews
#1
Sally Winston and Martin Seif
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Jeffrey M. Schwartz
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Emma Moyes
5.0★ from 1 review
Fidget Toy
3 reviews
#1
Fidget Cube
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Picky Pad
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Tangle
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/OCDRecovery
#1
Seeking Support or Advice
: "Bad thoughts attached to this photo album and not sure what to do…"
100 posts
#2
OCD Question
: "Does anyone else lose insight during anxiety spikes?"
35 posts
#3
Sharing a win!
: "Skin picking recovery"
29 posts
#4
Discussion
: "I shared these images on my Instagram stories pointing out this is not OCD"
27 posts
#5
ERP
: "Therapist didn't treat OCD (vent/rant)"
4 posts
#6
Humor
: "Saw this and thought it could really help some of us so here ya go! Lol"
2 posts
#7
Resource
: "For Those Suffering With Real Event OCD"
2 posts
#8
Research
: "OCD + ADHD"
1 post
Member Growth in r/OCDRecovery
Yearly
+10k members(49.9%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026