r/emotionalsupport is a subreddit with 8k members. The community frequently discusses emotional, support, loneliness, confusion, and relationship, and the most common flair used is looking for advice/help, vent, providing advice/support, other, and need comfort.
Sometimes we all just need a shoulder to lay our weary heads on. Might as well be a digital/metaphorical head. A place to feel welcome and get positive messages during trying times.
If you need emergency help/advice, do not wait for us. Contact the authorities or dial your country's emergency number ASAP!
Popular Topics in r/emotionalsupport
#1
Emotional
27 posts
#2
Support
19 posts
#3
Loneliness
15 posts
#4
Confusion
13 posts
#5
Relationship
12 posts
#6
Lonely
11 posts
#7
Hate
10 posts
#8
Anxiety
10 posts
#9
Depression
9 posts
#10
Friendship
9 posts
Flair Used in r/emotionalsupport
#1
Looking for Advice/Help
: "Father had a traumatic brain injury"
41 posts
#2
Vent
: "My SO just left me, feeling devastated"
38 posts
#3
Providing Advice/Support
: "My father told me he doesn’t regret abandoning me, and I think I’m finally done waiting for him"
11 posts
#4
Other
: "Hi guys today it's my birthday"
6 posts
#5
need comfort
: "Hey so, MASSIVE TW!! (Injury relating to vehicles, judicial system, substance mention, etc)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/emotionalsupport
Yearly
+2k members(32.8%)
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Last updated: September 8, 2026