r/ptsd
139k members
r/ptsd is a subreddit with 139k members. The community frequently discusses ptsd, trauma, abuse, struggling, and anxiety, and they frequently recommend/review earplug, medications, and sleep aid, and the most common flair used is advice, venting, support, cw: sa, and cw: abuse.
We are a supportive, respectful community for discussion for people who have PTSD or have friends, family members, or partners with PTSD.
**We are not an alternative to professional evaluation. Posts seeking diagnosis will be removed.**
Popular Topics in r/ptsd
#1
Ptsd
157 posts
#2
Trauma
155 posts
#3
Abuse
35 posts
#4
Struggling
31 posts
#5
Anxiety
19 posts
#6
Therapy
18 posts
#7
Emotions
17 posts
#8
Relationship
17 posts
#9
Flashbacks
16 posts
#10
Hate
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/ptsd
Earplug
5 reviews
#1
Loop
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Custom Silicone
5.0★ from 1 review
Medications
4 reviews
#1
Sertraline
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Venlafaxine
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Buspirone
4.0★ from 1 review
Sleep Aid
1 review
#1
Passion Flower
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/ptsd
#1
Advice
: "I was attacked by a dog, now I'm experiencing memory loss or something when triggered."
78 posts
#2
Venting
: "I was in a fatal car accident in July."
39 posts
#3
Support
: "I watched my brother die. My ptsd is getting bad again."
30 posts
#4
CW: SA
: "I'm having a difficult time after reading about the Austrian woman dying of SA"
12 posts
#5
CW: abuse
: "Being hugged makes me feel like I’m dirty"
9 posts
#6
CW: DV
: "Ketamine Therapy"
5 posts
#7
Resource
: "What medicine helped you the most? PTSD/OCD/bpd and bipolar combo if that helps"
5 posts
#8
CW: suicide
: "I lost a close friend"
5 posts
#9
CW: (edit me)
: "I barely have any friend to talk to at school now…"
4 posts
#10
CW: self-harm
: "Bf debated on breaking up with me bc of my attempt"
1 post
Member Growth in r/ptsd
Yearly
+16k members(13.3%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026