r/magicalthinkingOCD is a subreddit with 3k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses ocd, magical thinking, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions.
This is a safe space for anyone experiencing magical thinking as a symptom of OCD, anxiety or other mental health issue. The sub is dedicated to offering support, friendship, resources and information to sufferers and their friends and family.
Popular Themes in r/magicalthinkingOCD
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I hate magical thinking"
22 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I don't know what to do anymore"
13 posts
Popular Topics in r/magicalthinkingOCD
#1
Ocd
: "When Ocd Turns Coincidences Into "Proof" of My Worst Fear"
131 posts
#2
Magical Thinking
: "So true for Magical Thinking compulsions"
86 posts
#3
Anxiety
: "Magical thinking is giving me panic/Anxiety attacks whenever I have an orgasm"
27 posts
#4
Intrusive Thoughts
: "Does anyone else shout at their OCD Intrusive Thoughts sometimes when alone?"
21 posts
#5
Compulsions
: "So true for magical thinking Compulsions"
18 posts
#6
Coincidences
: "I hate Coincidences"
16 posts
#7
Fear
: "Does anyone have this thing where they Fear that whatever they think will come true and they make up random strict rules for themselves in their head?"
15 posts
#8
Thoughts
: "Reminder: Our Thoughts cannot change reality."
15 posts
#9
Free Friday
14 posts
#10
Struggling
11 posts
Flair Used in r/magicalthinkingOCD
#1
Need support/encouragement
: "The FEELINGS, why are those so convincing?"
39 posts
#2
Advice please!
: "Accidentally agreeing with bets/ deals in my head"
20 posts
#3
Just venting
: "I hate coincidences"
19 posts
#4
Question
: "I don’t even like typing certain things because I’m worried bad things will happen… Is this the same for others?"
14 posts
#5
Discussion
: "When OCD Turns Coincidences Into "Proof" of My Worst Fear"
10 posts
#6
CRISIS
: "My insight has deteriorated...."
10 posts
#7
Achievement!
: "Reminder: Our thoughts cannot change reality."
8 posts
#8
Need advice
: "Bro, I am so chopped now"
6 posts
#9
Mod Post
: "Free Friday!"
6 posts
#10
Free Friday!
: "a lil comic about my experience with magical thinking"
1 post
Member Growth in r/magicalthinkingOCD
Yearly
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Last updated: June 14, 2026